Roald Dahl
Birth Place: Llandaff, WALES
Latest News on Roald Dahl:
Ari'el Stachel to Host 2026 Broadway Junior Student Celebration (May 29, 2026)
42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Sharon Playhouse's 2026 Season (May 28, 2026)
Authors Guild Foundation Launches 'Page to Stage' with Harlan Coben and Playwright Mark Rosenblatt (May 27, 2026)
Ari'el Stachel to Host 2026 Broadway Junior Student Celebration (May 29, 2026)
42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Sharon Playhouse's 2026 Season (May 28, 2026)
Authors Guild Foundation Launches 'Page to Stage' with Harlan Coben and Playwright Mark Rosenblatt (May 27, 2026)
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Video: John Lithgow Talks Roald Dahl and Bringing GIANT to Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-10 10:44:37
Video: Watch the First Trailer for Roald Dahl Adaptation THE TWITS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-06 10:15:33
Video: 20th Annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-05-22 23:00:45
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Open Air Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-05 13:24:06
Video: Get A First Look at JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-23 14:18:18
Video: First Look at All New Clips From THE WITCHES at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-11 13:34:57
Video: Joby Talbot & Neil Hannon Unwrap the Delicious New Music of WONKA
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-12-21 15:53:40
Video: Hear Timothée Chalamet Sing 'Pure Imagination' in New WONKA Preview
by Michael Major - 2023-11-13 17:23:40
Video: Watch Timothée Chalamet Sing and Rap in SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Monologue
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-12 10:13:30
Video: The Cast of THE WITCHES at the National Theatre Sing 'Get Up!'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-17 09:30:11
Video: Check Out All New Production Footage From THE BOOK THIEF
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-13 05:26:53
Video: Watch a New WONKA Movie Musical Trailer Featuring Timothee Chalamet
by Michael Major - 2023-10-12 12:12:05
Photos/Video: First Look at Photos and a New Music Video From THE BOOK THIEF
by Stephi Wild - 2023-09-20 07:11:54
Video: Watch Timothée Chalamet in the WONKA Movie Musical Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-07-11 12:04:33
Video: Watch Highlights from the 18th Annual Broadway Junior Student Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-06-28 12:03:59
Video: Get a First Look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Tuacahn Amphitheatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-06-06 15:20:07
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Ari'el Stachel to Host 2026 Broadway Junior Student Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
The 21st annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale is scheduled for Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre hosted by Tony winner Ari’el Stachel.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
The 21st annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale is scheduled for Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre hosted by Tony winner Ari’el Stachel.
42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Sharon Playhouse's 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Sharon Playhouse announced casting for its 2026 season, featuring SWINGTIME CANTEEN, 42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY, a full YouthStage season, and special events including THE DIVINE SISTER starring Charles Busch.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Sharon Playhouse announced casting for its 2026 season, featuring SWINGTIME CANTEEN, 42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY, a full YouthStage season, and special events including THE DIVINE SISTER starring Charles Busch.
Authors Guild Foundation Launches 'Page to Stage' with Harlan Coben and Playwright Mark Rosenblatt
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2026
The Authors Guild Foundation (AGF) will launch “Page to Stage”, an intimate salon series on bringing literary works and the figures behind them to the stage, today, May 27 with bestselling author Harlan Coben in conversation with playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2026
The Authors Guild Foundation (AGF) will launch “Page to Stage”, an intimate salon series on bringing literary works and the figures behind them to the stage, today, May 27 with bestselling author Harlan Coben in conversation with playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
WICA New Works June Festival to Feature Dance, Drama, Poetry, and World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will present its New Works June festival, featuring Meander Dance Collective, solo performances, a world-premiere staged reading, and poetry by Claudia Castro Luna, all followed by audience talkbacks.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will present its New Works June festival, featuring Meander Dance Collective, solo performances, a world-premiere staged reading, and poetry by Claudia Castro Luna, all followed by audience talkbacks.
MATILDA: THE MUSICAL to Return to Theatre South Playhouse in Orlando
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Theatre South Playhouse in Dr. Phillips, Orlando, will present a fresh production of MATILDA: THE MUSICAL, featuring returning cast member Jonny Jones as Miss Trunchbull, directed by Hillary Brook.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Theatre South Playhouse in Dr. Phillips, Orlando, will present a fresh production of MATILDA: THE MUSICAL, featuring returning cast member Jonny Jones as Miss Trunchbull, directed by Hillary Brook.
Save Up to 39% on MATILDA & More Hot London Deals
by Team BWW - May 26, 2026
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by Team BWW - May 26, 2026
Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week!
REVIEW: “Odd is a Gift from God” in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - May 25, 2026
The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that has just landed at the Sands Theatre leans into celebrating a world of vivid invention. It keeps the heart of the beloved material and commits even further into its absurdity. It guarantees a night at the theatre that will leave you going “what…was…that.' A night you won't soon forget.
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - May 25, 2026
The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that has just landed at the Sands Theatre leans into celebrating a world of vivid invention. It keeps the heart of the beloved material and commits even further into its absurdity. It guarantees a night at the theatre that will leave you going “what…was…that.' A night you won't soon forget.
Interview: Jeff Cox on CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY's Vivid Music
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - May 21, 2026
Music Director Jeff Cox brings us into the musically daring and vivid score of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Its breadth of genres, rich chromatic harmonies, and the terrific orchestra come together to paint the magical world we know and love.
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - May 21, 2026
Music Director Jeff Cox brings us into the musically daring and vivid score of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Its breadth of genres, rich chromatic harmonies, and the terrific orchestra come together to paint the magical world we know and love.
Video: John Lithgow Is Happy to Be the Old Man of Broadway- 'I Love the Job!'
by Luka Vonier - May 25, 2026
Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Awards nominee John Lithgow chats more about seeing old friends, his giant journey with the company of Giant, and so much more.
by Luka Vonier - May 25, 2026
Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Awards nominee John Lithgow chats more about seeing old friends, his giant journey with the company of Giant, and so much more.
GIANT Recoups Broadway Investment in Just 10 Weeks
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2026
Four-time Tony nominated and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, GIANT, has recouped its $5.6 million Broadway capitalization just 10 weeks into its planned 16-week limited engagement on Broadway.
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2026
Four-time Tony nominated and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, GIANT, has recouped its $5.6 million Broadway capitalization just 10 weeks into its planned 16-week limited engagement on Broadway.
Cast Set For MATILDA THE MUSICAL at The Summer Theatre Of New Canaan This July
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The Summer Theatre of New Canaan will present MATILDA THE MUSICAL, directed by Allegra Libonati, with a cast featuring Broadway alumni including Charlotte Surak, Christopher Hudson Myers, and Keisha T. Fraser.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The Summer Theatre of New Canaan will present MATILDA THE MUSICAL, directed by Allegra Libonati, with a cast featuring Broadway alumni including Charlotte Surak, Christopher Hudson Myers, and Keisha T. Fraser.
SELEDKA Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Uliana Klimchuk will make her Edinburgh Fringe debut with SELEDKA, a one-woman political satire exploring the cultural divide between contemporary America and war-torn Ukraine, directed by Lily Afghani.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Uliana Klimchuk will make her Edinburgh Fringe debut with SELEDKA, a one-woman political satire exploring the cultural divide between contemporary America and war-torn Ukraine, directed by Lily Afghani.
Review: CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre?
by Ilana Lucas - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre?
John Lithgow to Receive 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has named John Lithgow as the winner of the 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has named John Lithgow as the winner of the 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
GIANT Starring John Lithgow Will Come to Cinemas This Fall
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Giant, the new play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be released in cinemas later this year. The Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated play was recorded at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Giant, the new play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be released in cinemas later this year. The Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated play was recorded at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre.
QCP Players Will Perform ANNIE KIDS in Inclusive Theater Program's Second Year
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Queens Centers for Progress will present ANNIE KIDS as part of its second-year QCP Players Theater Program, featuring over 100 Day Habilitation participants performing at QCP's Adult Center in Jamaica, Queens.
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Queens Centers for Progress will present ANNIE KIDS as part of its second-year QCP Players Theater Program, featuring over 100 Day Habilitation participants performing at QCP's Adult Center in Jamaica, Queens.
San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
GIANT on Broadway to Host Post-Show Discussion With 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Following the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30 PM ET performance of Giant on Broadway, starring John Lithgow, John Lithgow, Aya Cash, and Mark Rosenblatt will join a conversation with Taffy Brodesser-Akner hosted by 92NY.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Following the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30 PM ET performance of Giant on Broadway, starring John Lithgow, John Lithgow, Aya Cash, and Mark Rosenblatt will join a conversation with Taffy Brodesser-Akner hosted by 92NY.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF and More Set for Next Page Productions Inaugural TYA Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Next Page Productions announced its inaugural Theatre for Young Audiences season at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, James and the Giant Peach, The Lightning Thief and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Next Page Productions announced its inaugural Theatre for Young Audiences season at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, James and the Giant Peach, The Lightning Thief and more.
Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - May 3, 2026
What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?
by Theresa Bertram - May 3, 2026
What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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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