The National Theatre

HADESTOWN Original Broadway Cast Members Will Join London Production

Original cast members of the National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre beginning in February.

Gwilym Lee Joins Cast of DEAR ENGLAND

The National Theatre has announced that Gwilym Lee will play former England manager Gareth Southgate in the return of James Graham’s production of Dear England at the Olivier Theatre.

SMALL ACTS OF LOVE Will Reopen The Citizens Theatre in 2025

The Citizens Theatre has announced Small Acts of Love as the show which will reopen the theatre in 2025. Learn more about this upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!

BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF 2025 Tour Cast Announced

The cast and full 2025 tour dates for James Graham's adaptation of Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Blackstuff have been announced.

MADAME BOVARY is Now Playing at the National Theatre in Prague

Madame Bovary is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. Performances continue through next year. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

James Graham's PUNCH Extends Run at Young Vic

The Young Vic Theatre has announced a two week extension to the London transfer of Punch due to public demand, now set to run in the Young Vic Main House from 1 March to 26 April with press night on 6 March 2025.

Video: Sharon D Clarke Discusses THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST on London Theatre Review Podcast

Three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D Clarke discusses playing Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre and what audiences can expect on The London Theatre Review in the video here.

Video: Swing Tara Jackson Answers HADESTOWN Fan Questions

Hadestown swing Tara Jackson is responding to audience-submitted questions. Watch her answers and tips for playing at Fate in the video here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Martha Plimpton, Paulo Szot, and More Join Sondheim's HERE WE ARE

The National Theatre has announced further casting for their forthcoming UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by Stephen Sondheim with a book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives.

Abbey Theatre Eyes A Bright Future With Launch Of Strategy 2025-2030

Responding to the profound shift in audience expectation and experience is at the heart of the Abbey's Theatre's new Strategy 2025-2030.

Photos: Meet The Cast of PICTURE YOU DEAD World Premiere At High Wycombe’s Swan Theatre

A multi star cast has been announced for the World Premiere of the brand new stage production, Picture You Dead. Get a first look at the cast in new photos.

The Top 10 Theater Productions in St. Louis for 2024

This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.  

Ian McKellen & More Join Steven Soderbergh Comedy THE CHRISTOPHERS

Steven Soderbergh has found the leads for his next feature. Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, and James Corden will all be appearing in Soderbergh's dark comedy The Christophers. 

Aidan Quinn and Steve Buscemi Will Lead Reading of Sam Shepard's AGES OF THE MOON at Baryshnikov Arts

Baryshnikov Arts and the Abbey Theatre will present a reading of Sam Shepard’s AGES OF THE MOON starring award-winning actors Steve Buscemi and Aidan Quinn. Learn more about the reading here!

The National Theatre Conference To Honor Playwright Alex Lin With Stavis Award

Alex Lin will be honored with the National Theatre Conference's prestigious Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award, supported by Jean Bruce Scott and Julie Jensen, presented annually to recognize an outstanding emerging playwright. Learn more!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Jukebox Musical Trend: Financial Boon or Creative Challenge?

Leadership transformations and financial strategies are reshaping the theater world, with new leaders like Alisha Tonsic at TCG and Jan Svendsen Weiss launching ACTivate4Good to drive innovation and social impact. Broadway faces mounting pressures as producers navigate rising costs and favor jukebox musicals over original works to mitigate risks. Regionally, initiatives like BroadwayWorld’s donation database and the reinvention of Cal Shakes’ scene shop demonstrate resilience amid challenges.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

IN OUR HANDS Comes to the National Theatre in Prague

In Our Hands comes to the National Theatre in Prague this week. Performances begin in December 2024 and continue through June 2025. Learn more about the show here!