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The latest news on live theatre in Sweden from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Review: KINKY BOOTS at Uppsala Stadsteater
by Annette Stolt - March 02, 2025


Kinky Boots is what the world needs right now! Joyful and including! Kinky Boots is exactly what we and the world need right now. Prior to the opening night all shows are already sold out. However, more tickets will go on sale on Tuesday.

Interview: Martin Redhe Nord of KINKY BOOTS at Uppsala
by Annette Stolt - February 28, 2025


Martin Redhe Nord is one of Swedens greatest and best musical artists with roles such as Quasimodo in The Hunchback in Notre Dame at the Gothenburg Opera and Michael in The Wichtes of Eastwick at Cirkus on his CV.

FRÅN BROADWAY TO DUVEMÅLA ON TOUR 2025 at On Tour
by Annette Stolt - February 28, 2025


Sweden's biggest and most loved musical show is back! In the fall of 2025, From Broadway to Duvemåla embarks on a new Sweden tour for the ninth year in a row, with a long-awaited premiere at Rival in Stockholm on September 14 and a grand finale in Linköping on October 25 at Linköping Konsert & Kongress. With an updated performance, filled with timeless classics and modern favorites from the world's most loved musicals, an evening of pure musical magic is promised. On stage, the audience is met by a unique combination of experienced stars and exciting debutants - all belonging to the absolute elite in the musical world, both in Sweden and internationally.

Review: LEKA FÖR LIVET/ MAKE BELIVE at Playhouse Teater
by Annette Stolt - February 23, 2025


An emotional play, eyeopening play which touches the hearts of the audience.

Review: TROLLFLÖJTEN/THE MAGIC FLUTE at Folkoperan
by Annette Stolt - February 19, 2025


One of the best shows I seen at Folkoperan

& JULIET Opens at Cirkus Sweden February 2026
by Annette Stolt - February 19, 2025


The musical & Julia is a modern, inclusive and brilliant romantic comedy in which Julia chooses her own destiny in a new interpretation of the world's most iconic love story. Surely there is life after Romeo! Let yourself be swept along on a fantastic musical journey as Julia lets her famous fate take a completely new turn and she gets a second chance at life and love. Created by David West Read, the man behind the Emmy-winning TV series 'Schitt's Creek', the world's most famous love story is brought to an end and the question is: what if Juliet doesn't end her life because of Romeo?

PELIKANEN is Now Playing at Dramaten
by Stephi Wild - February 17, 2025


Det sägs att pelikanen är en så uppoffrande förälder att den diar sina barn med sitt eget blod. Men det finns också andra slags föräldrar… En liten familj kastas in i förändring efter pappans plötsliga bortgång.

Review: AMADEUS at Stadteatern
by Annette Stolt - February 08, 2025


Wellplayed, simple and effective scenography and lighting, magnificent costums

Review: HANDBOK FÖR SUPERHJÄLTAR/ THE GUIDEBOOK TO SUPERHEROS at Filadelfia Convention Center
by Annette Stolt - February 02, 2025


A great adaption to a musical of the book Handbok för Superhjältar:

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Intiman
by Annette Stolt - January 24, 2025


Very well performed Dear Evan Hansen - better than on West End

Review: LES MISÉRABLES, THE ARENA SPECTACULAR WORLD TOUR in Sweden
by Annette Stolt - January 17, 2025


A spectacular arena show of Les Miserables with an amazing cast with Peter Jöback, Tommy Körberg, Bradley Jayden och Matt Lucas and many more.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden 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.

Review: ÄNGLAGÅRD / HOUSE OF ANGELS at Oscarsteatern
by Annette Stolt - January 11, 2025


This is one of the best Swedish musicals ever made. The new and old cast blended together in perfect harmony.

SKAMMEN Comes to Dramaten This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 10, 2025


Eva och Jan, ett ungt musikerpar, har flyttat ut till ett sommarhus vid havet för att helt kunna fokusera på sin konst och sin kärlek till varandra. Men samtidigt som de befinner sig i sin bubbla blir världen utanför allt oroligare.

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Maxim Teatern
by Annette Stolt - January 05, 2025


Great family musical. Entertaining and fun. Great musical artists.

KATTPROMENADEN Comes to Dramaten This Week
by Stephi Wild - December 30, 2024


Varje dag går de på promenad tillsammans, katten och människan. Katten låter oftast människan gå först och de går alltid samma runda. Men en dag känner inte katten riktigt för att göra som människan vill.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards; JOYRIDE - THE MUSICAL at Malmö Opera Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden 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!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards; Malmö Opera Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden 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!

FEM SCENER NOREN Comes to Dramaten This Month
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2024


Lars Noréns dramatik flyttar in i Markus Öhrns säregna universum. En värld som kännetecknas av karaktäristiska masker, förvrängda röster och avskalade rum.

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards
by BWW Awards - December 10, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

MISS SAIGON at Göteborgsoperan
by Annette Stolt - December 03, 2024


Miss Saigon will come to Göteborgsoperan with Feline Andersson as Kim.

Review: ARV (THE INHERITANCE ) at Dramaten
by Annette Stolt - December 03, 2024


Arv (The inheritance) is an eight hour long roller coaster of emotions.

Previews: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Maxim Teatern
by Annette Stolt - November 24, 2024


This year marks 15 years since I was in New York and saw my first musical on Broadway, Shrek the Musical, a fantastic family musical. On January 5, 2025, it premieres at the classic Maxim Theater and it is the first musical to be staged there after the renovation of the theater.

AVIG Comes to Dramaten This Month
by Stephi Wild - November 22, 2024


Avig är ett dansverk för barn i mellanstadiet om att fatta mönstret och hitta den räta sidan, om att komma till rätta med sig själv, passa in i kroppen, gruppen, rummet och världen.

Sharon Osbourne's CUT THE CRAP! Will Embark on European Tour
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2024


Following a sold-out West End debut, music and TV icon Sharon Osbourne is taking her acclaimed tell-all confessional show on the road across Europe. Learn more about the tour here including dates and how to get tickets!


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