Alecky Blythe

Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!

Arcola Theatre Reveals Spring/Summer Season of Their 25th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Arcola Theatre has released its Spring/Summer 2025 season, with nine productions announced and tickets on sale now. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

James Dacre Launches New Company - Living Productions
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

Following a celebrated decade as Artistic Director at Royal & Derngate, James Dacre has announced the launch of a new production company – LIVING PRODUCTIONS – which will champion exceptional writers, composers, actors and creatives by developing and producing their work.

The National Theatre's Learning Activity is Now in Every Local Authority in the UK
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 18, 2023

The National Theatre’s Learning activity is now present in every local authority across the UK through its in-person and digital programmes. The NT’s active engagement with schools, teachers and young people is a key part of its mission to support the next generation of theatre makers and creators across the UK. The NT aims to inspire creativity, fire imaginations and boost skills for the future workforce of the sector and to build a more creative nation. 

Alex Brightman and Colin Donnell Join THE SHARK IS BROKEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2023

Two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman will star as Richard Dreyfuss opposite Colin Donnell as Roy Scheider, joining Ian Shaw in The Shark Is Broken on Broadway. Check out all of the details!

U.S. Premiere of LONDON ROAD Adds Week of Performances at Theater Wit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

Due to popular demand, Shattered Globe Theatre has announce one added week of performances for its hit U.S. premiere musical London Road, extending through Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Photos: First Look at Shattered Globe Theatre's LONDON ROAD
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre is concluding its 2022-23 season with the U.S. premiere of London Road, an experimental and innovative new musical featuring book and lyrics by Alecky Blythe, music and lyrics by Adam Cork, direction and movement by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Andra Velis Simon. London Road will play through June 3, 2023 at Theater Wit. Check out production photos here!

LONDON ROAD US Premiere to Open at Shattered Globe in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre will conclude its 2022-23 season with the U.S. premiere of London Road, an experimental and innovative new musical featuring book and lyrics by Alecky Blythe, music and lyrics by Adam Cork, direction and choreography by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Andra Velis Simon.

JMK Trust Announces Shortlist For 2023 JMK Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

The JMK Trust has announced the eight shortlisted theatre directors, and the designers they partnered with, in the running for the 2023 JMK Award.

Cast Announced for LONDON ROAD US Premiere at Shattered Globe Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023

 Shattered Globe Theatre will conclude its 2022-23 season with the U.S. premiere of London Road, an experimental and innovative new musical featuring book and lyrics by Alecky Blythe, music and lyrics by Adam Cork, direction and choreography by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Andra Velis Simon.

2022 Year in Review: Gary Naylor's Best of 2022
by Gary Naylor - Dec 19, 2022

Some highlights of the last year and some hopes for an uncertain future

Shattered Globe Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring a World Premiere, US Premiere & Chicago Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022

Shattered Globe Theatre has announced its 2022-23 Season, currently underway with the Chicago premiere of STEW, Zora Howard’s Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama, directed by Malkia Stampley, playing through October 22, 2022 at Theater Wit.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the First Major Revival Of CLYBOURNE PARK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022

Winner of both the Tony and Olivier Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for author Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park is a razor-sharp satire about the politics of race and real estate. The play returns to London following sell out runs at The Royal Court and in the West End.

BWW Review: OUR GENERATION, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 2, 2022

An epic sweep of the millennials' generation told through verbatim theatre, maximising all the opportunities (and problems) that format brings

National Theatre Cancels This Week's Remaining Performances of OUR GENERATION
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2022

The National Theatre has cancelled this week's remaining performances of Our Generation through 19 February due to 'Covid disruption in the company.'

Full Cast Announced For the First Major Revival Of CLYBOURNE PARK
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2022

Joining the previously announced Michael Fox (Jim/Tom), Andrew Langtree (Karl/Steve), Richard Lintern (Russ/Dan), Imogen Stubbs (Bev/Kathy) and Eric Underwood (Albert/Kevin) are Katie Matsell (Betsy/Lindsey) and Aliyah Odoffin (Francine/Lena).

THE FOREST Leads February's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jan 29, 2022

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Florian Zeller’s latest to a starry Shakespeare and thrilling art duel, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!

OUR GENERATION, A New Play By Alecky Blythe, Opens at the National Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022

Alecky Blythe returns to the National Theatre for the first time since the critically acclaimed London Road with her panoramic new verbatim play that tells the stories of a generation.

Initial Casting Announced For The First Major Revival Of CLYBOURNE PARK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2022

Having had to shut down the production of Bruce Norris' seminal play Clybourne Park at final dress rehearsal in March 2020, Trish Wadley Productions and David Adkin, in association with Park Theatre, have announced that the production, originally planned for the play's 10th anniversary year, will open at the venue in March.

Chichester Festival Theatre to Celebrate 60th Anniversary This Season
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 14, 2021

My Theatre Mates announced that the Chichester Festival Theatre 60th anniversary season is underway. While a full season announcement won't come until February, the first two productions were announced: new plays by Kate Mosse and Alecky Blythe.