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Roald Dahl

Date of Death: November 23, 1990 (74)

Birth Place: Llandaff, WALES

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[West End, 2011]
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BEASTLY: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL FEMINIST FOLK TALE to be Presented at BCA Photo
BEASTLY: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL FEMINIST FOLK TALE to be Presented at BCA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Beastly: An Autobiographical Feminist Folk Tale will return to the BCA Plaza Theatre for three benefit performances. Learn more and see how to attend the performances.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group Late Spring Events Photo
MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group Late Spring Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed the 2025 late spring lineup at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, including Matilda Jr. and many more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Giles Terera in HAMLET and More Set For Chichester Festival Theatre's 2025 Season Photo
Giles Terera in HAMLET and More Set For Chichester Festival Theatre's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2025 has been announced by Artistic Director, Justin Audibert and Executive Director, Kathy Bourne. Festival 2025 includes five world and two UK premieres, two musicals, and masterpieces from world drama.
HADESTOWN TEEN EDITION & More " Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags Photo
HADESTOWN TEEN EDITION & More " Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2025

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from Find Your Light, Pump House Theatre Watford, and Crossett High School Auditorium. 
Lucie Jones Will Lead World Premiere Concert Performance of AUSTENLAND Photo
Lucie Jones Will Lead World Premiere Concert Performance of AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, will have its world premiere with two concert workshop performances at the Savoy Theatre.
Video: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY At Casa Mañana Photo
Video: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY At Casa Mañana
by Joshua Wright - Feb 5, 2025

Get a first look at all new video of Casa Mañana Charlie and the Chocolate Factory TYA Version, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. The show runs January 31 – February 16 and is suitable for all audiences. Tickets are on sale now. 
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to be Presented at Matthews Playhouse Photo
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to be Presented at Matthews Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is inviting audiences to step into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka's iconic factory this February with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Learn how to purchase tickets.
UK Premiere of SHUCKED and More Set For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Upcoming Sea Photo
UK Premiere of SHUCKED and More Set For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie's inaugural season, opening with the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked following its acclaimed run on Broadway and a US tour.
THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL Will Return to Windsor Theatre Royal and Regent's Photo
THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL Will Return to Windsor Theatre Royal and Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The Roald Dahl Story Company has announced the return of their wickedly funny family musical based on Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2025
by - Jan 30, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
BLOOD BROTHERS & More Set for Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, 2025 Season Photo
BLOOD BROTHERS & More Set for Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, has launched 2025 with the release of its new season brochure, packed with a lineup of productions that promise to provide world-class entertainment to audiences in Gloucestershire. Learn more.
New Stage Adaptation of Roald Dahl's THE BFG Will Premiere in the UK Photo
New Stage Adaptation of Roald Dahl's THE BFG Will Premiere in the UK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

The BFG will be presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company. It has been adapted by Tom Wells and will be directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans in his directorial debut for the company. 
Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More Photo
Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!
Photos: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY At Casa Mañana Photo
Photos: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY At Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025

Casa Mañana kicks off the new year with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory TYA Version, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. The show runs January 31 – February 16 and is suitable for all audiences. Tickets are on sale now.  See photos from the production.
Rialto Chatter: Will GIANT Starring John Lithgow Transfer to Broadway? Photo
Rialto Chatter: Will GIANT Starring John Lithgow Transfer to Broadway?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

With the John Lithgow-led play Giant transferring to the West End in April, it may have its sights set on Broadway next. Learn more about the future of this new play about Roald Dahl here.
Noël Coward’s HAY FEVER to be Presented at Walnut Street Theatre Photo
Noël Coward’s HAY FEVER to be Presented at Walnut Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Walnut Street Theatre will present Noël Coward’s classic comedy HAY FEVER as part of their 216th season of dreams. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Photo
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

A classic children's story, along with its magic and wonder, comes to life when the Spirit Players present 'James and the Giant Peach' at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College. Learn more.
Feature: ARKANSAS THEATRE YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2024 Photo
Feature: ARKANSAS THEATRE YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2024
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 22, 2025

Welcome to my 2024 Broadway World Year in Review. It’s been a busy year, and I’m having a great time. This year I’ve written 174 articles (175 counting this one), which is up 30 articles from last year. Thank you for allowing me into your world and entertaining me.  
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld South Dakota Awards Photo
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld South Dakota Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Dakota Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Gateway to the Arts Children's Summer Theater Program Registration Opens February 1 Photo
Gateway to the Arts Children's Summer Theater Program Registration Opens February 1
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Registration opens Saturday, Feb. 1, for Gateway Playhouse's “Gateway to the Arts,” the annual eight-week summer camp program for children ages 7 to 18. The program will take place at the beloved Somers Point theater from June 23 to Aug. 16.
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How many shows has Roald Dahl written?

Roald Dahl has written 3 shows including The Honeys (Playwright), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Author), Matilda the Musical (Source Material).

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