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New Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Paddington The Musical has announced a new cast including Abbie Purvis and Hassan Taj as alternating Paddington performers, as the show celebrates its first year in London.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 29, 2026- Meet the New Stars of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More
by - Sep 29, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: Jesse Tyler Ferguson in TRU
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 28, 2026

Directed by the award-winning Rob Ashford, Tru is now open at the Menier Chocolate Factory, following the production’s New York run earlier this year. It's December 1975 and Truman Capote is alone in his New York apartment, reeling from a crisis that cost him friendship of the elite social circle he adored. Drawn entirely from Capote’s own words, this funny and heartbreaking play is an unflinching portrait of an artist at his breaking point, confronting the consequences of his most scandalous work.

Review: TRU, Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Clementine Scott - Sep 27, 2026

In 1975, Breakfast at Tiffany’s author Truman Capote became a social pariah overnight, after his public betrayal of the group of New York socialites known as the “Swans”. Tru, Jay Presson Allen’s 1989 dramatisation of the incident, locks us in the New Journalism pioneer’s living room in the days following, and doesn’t let us leave.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2026- Go Behind the Scenes of WANTED and More
by - Sep 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Charlotte d'Amboise in TRU at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026

All new photos have been released of Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Charlotte d'Amboise in Tru, now playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Check out the photos here!

Cast Set For JANE EYRE at Storyhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026

Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike lead a new stage adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel at Storyhouse in Chester. The production features an ensemble cast and marks a fresh take on the classic story.

Cast Set For THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Timberlake Wertenbaker's THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE, directed by Anthony Lau, at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Lucie Jones Will Lead 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

Lucie Jones will reprise her role as Jenna Rink in the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited Christmas season starting December 2026. Tickets are on sale.

Cast Set For CRANFORD at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

Orange Tree Theatre revealed the full cast for CRANFORD, an adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel by Lin Coghlan and Shaun McKenna, directed by Josh Roche and starring Tamsin Greig.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Cancelled Following Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Departure
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

Following the departure of Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, the previously announced London revival of Sunday in the Park With George has been cancelled. Leanrn more here.

Photos: Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Charlotte d’Amboise in Rehearsal For TRU
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released of Charlotte d’Amboise with Jesse Tyler Ferguson in Jay Presson Allen’s play Tru. Check out the photos here!

Wild Rose to Star Madeline Brewer at New York Theatre Workshop
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

Madeline Brewer will star in WILD ROSE at New York Theatre Workshop. The production will play at the East 4th Street venue in New York.

Full Cast Set For OH, MARY! With Lolly Adefope at Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Lucy Frederick, J.R. Ballantyne, Vinnie Heaven and Syrus Lowe will join Lolly Adefope in OH, MARY! at the Trafalgar Theatre, with the comedy currently booking through early January.

DICK WHITTINGBERG GETS INTO A PICKLE to Return to JW3 This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

JW3 will present the fourth run of its Jewish pantomime, DICK WHITTINGBERG GETS INTO A PICKLE, featuring a talking cat and returning writer Nick Cassenbaum.

Laura Main to Join Jane Asher in BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Laura Main will replace Samantha Womack as The Dresser opposite Jane Asher's Queen in Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, opening at Arts Theatre Cambridge Sept. 24 before touring Nottingham, Chelmsford, York and other cities into February 2027.

FOURTEEN AGAIN Will Make London Premiere at The Menier Chocolate Factory This Winter
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett will reprise their roles in Victoria Wood and Tom MacRae's FOURTEEN AGAIN, running November 21 through February 27, 2027, with press night December 2.

SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Cast Set For Autumn 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Callum Crawford will star as Spot in SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY, a stage adaptation of Eric Hill's books touring 13 UK towns and cities from September 12, 2026, including Bristol and Middlesbrough.

Jonathan Bailey Departs SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, Following Ariana Grande's Departure
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Jonathan Bailey has exited the West End's Sunday in the Park with George, following Ariana Grande's earlier departure from the production. Get the full story.

Photos: Tracy-Ann Oberman and More in Noël Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026

All new photos have been released for Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Augusta Productions’ Present Laughter, Noël Coward’s portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity. Check out the photos here!