Heathers The Musical Welcomes Ava DeMary and Jeannette Bayardelle to the Cast by Sophia Rubino

School is still in session! On June 24, Ava DeMary and Tony Award nominee Jeannette Bayardelle will join Heathers The Musical as Heather McNamara and Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom, respectiv…

Ava DeMary and Jeanette Bayardelle Will Join the Cast of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

Ava DeMary and Tony Award nominee Jeanette Bayardelle will join the cast of Heathers The Musical next month. DeMary will play the role of Heather McNamara, and Bayardelle will play Ms. Flemi…

Tim Minchin Will Write the Music For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Remake

Further details are now known about the forthcoming remake film of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, written by Enda Walsh. While it was previously unclear whether this reimagining will be a musical,…

Mean Girls, Matilda, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Giant by Elyse Trevers

Sometimes an actor gives such a commanding performance that he will always be that character. So it was with John Lithgow portraying Roald Dahl in the Olivier award- winning play Giant, rece…

He Never Planned to Write a Play"Now Mark Rosenblatt's Giant Is on Broadway by Jamie Kravitz

Giant marks a major arrival for Mark Rosenblatt, whose Olivier Award-winning play is now on Broadway with John Lithgow leading the charge. Long known as a theater director in the U.K. …

Tim Minchin performs When I Grow Up from Matilda The Musical #WorldPianoDay by Official London Theatre

Throwback to Tim Minchin performing When I Grow Up (including a vocal rendition of the trumpet solo!) at West End LIVE. Get tickets for Matilda The Musical: https://bit.ly/4bQjeSu Watch th…

Maud Gage Baum: The Woman Behind the Wizard by Trav S.D.

March 27 was the birthday of Maud Gage Baum (1861-1953), just three days after the birthday of her famous mother Matilda Joslyn Gage. Today Maud is much better known for her relationship wit…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for March 24, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today's new Travalanche posts for March 24, 2026 are about a new exhibition on magicians at the NYPL, pioneering feminist (and L. Frank Baum's mother-in-law) Matilda Joslyn Gage (born 200…

The Matilda Joslyn Gage Bicentennial by Trav S.D.

Here's a thing of significance known well to most hard-core Oz fans, but not the general public: the mother-in-law of Oz creator L. Frank Baum, Matilda Joslyn Gage (1826-1898) was an importa…

Giant Review. John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, Antisemite by Jonathan Mandell

I can see three main reasons why some theatergoers might want to sympathize with the antisemite at the center of the incendiary true incident being dramatized in  "Giant." The man, for on…

'Giant' review: John Lithgow is superb as Roald Dahl in show about his revolting anti-Semitism by Johnny Oleksinski

Mark Rosenblatt's meaty debate-drama, which opened Monday night at the Music Box Theatre, shows a much uglier side of the clever mind behind "Matilda," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "…

John Lithgow's 'Giant' boasts towering performances and a timely hook (Broadway review) by Thom Geier

They say that you should never meet your heroes. Fans of the late British children's author Roald Dahl, creator of Willy Wonka, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach, are in for a very rude…

FIRST LOOK at the New Cast of HADESTOWN West End by Hadestown

Celebrating the arrival of spring and the newest additions to the cast of HADESTOWN, as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year at the Lyric Theatre, London. Rachel A…

London's Matilda to Welcome More Than 20 Young Actors by Andrew Gans

Based on the Roald Dahl novel, Matilda features a score by Tim Minchin and a Tony Award-winning book by Dennis Kelly.

New Cast of Young Performers Announced for RSC's Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre by Theatre Weekly

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced a new group of talented young performers joining the West End company of Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre The post New Cast of Young P…

Winners announced for 38th Matilda Awards

The post Winners announced for 38th Matilda Awards appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

THE LAND OF SOMETIMES Animated Musical Sets Digital and DVD Release Dates

A digital release date has been set for The Land of Sometimes, the new animated feature with a star-studded cast and new songs from EGOT-winning songwriter Sir Tim Rice. The movie will arriv…

New York City Center Encores! The Wild Party Completes Casting by Jamie Kravitz

Casting is complete for the New York City Center Encores! production of The Wild Party. Performances run March 18-29, 2026. Original Broadway cast member and Tony winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly…

Leslie Margherita, Max Clayton Among Audience Members in THE MUPPET SHOW Special

On Wednesday, Disney debuted a brand-new episode of The Muppet Show, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the original series. A full audience was present to witness the characters make t…

Nominees announced for 38th annual Matilda Awards

The post Nominees announced for 38th annual Matilda Awards appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Tim Minchin Joins Voice Cast of Animated Film ZAC POWER

Actor, composer, and comedian Tim Minchin has joined the voice cast of the upcoming animated film, Zac Power, Deadline reports. He joins a cast that also features Matt Lucas, Parker Little, …

Matilda The Musical announces cast for third China tour in 2026 by Staff Writer

Matilda The Musical will return to China for a third national tour from February to August 2026 The post Matilda The Musical announces cast for third China tour in 2026 appeared first on The…

Video: Rob Colletti & Hayley Podschun Sing 'Sue Me' from GUYS AND DOLLS

Watch Rob Colletti and Hayley Podschun perform "Sue Me" from Guys and Dolls. Directed By Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turandot, West Side S…

Les Misérables North American Tour Welcomes Back Hayden Tee by Jamie Kravitz

The Les Misérables North American Tour will welcome back Broadway star Hayden Tee as Inspector Javert beginning January 7. Tee returns to the role having played it on Broadway, London's Wes…

Les Misérables North American Tour Welcomes Back Hayden Tee, Nick Cartell; Announces Full Cast by Jamie Kravitz

The Les Misérables North American Tour will welcome back Broadway star Hayden Tee as Inspector Javert beginning January 7. Tee returns to the role having played it on Broadway, London's Wes…

Hayden Tee to Return as 'Inspector Javert' in LES MISÉRABLES North American Tour

Hayden Tee will return to the role of 'Inspector Javert' in the North American Tour of Les Misérables. The show relaunched its record-breaking tour of North America in October 2022 at Playh…

Michael Greif Picks the Shows That Shaped Him by BroadwayWorld

Which shows from Broadway past have made the biggest impact on Broadway present? How have the legends of yesterday shaped the stars of today? BroadwayWorld is finding out in our brand new se…

Video: 'Luck Be a Lady' from GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Take your first look at "Luck Be a Lady" performed by Jacob Dickey and the company of GUYS AND DOLLS at Sakespeare Theatre Company. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Fr…

Video: Kyle Taylor Parker Sings 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat' from GUYS AND DOLLS

Take your first look at "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" performed by Kyle Taylor Parker and the company of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Frances…

The BFG at the RSC is just OK | ★★★ review of the new stage adaptation of the Roald Dahl story by MickeyJoTheatre

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The BFG review " RSC's big friendly mishmash lacks Matilda's confidence by Mark Lawson

Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon This adaptation of the beloved tale about an ogre looks beautiful but does not grow into a giant to rival the company's hit Roald Dahl musical …

Video: GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Get a first look at Sakespeare Theatre Company's holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turandot,…

Hannah Corneau Sings 'Built to Last' From 'Beautiful Little Fool' Concept Album by BroadwayWorld

Watch a first look at Hannah Corneau recording 'Built to Last' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album. This exclusive performance comes from the new album, which also features Jessie M…

Photos: Hayley Podschun, Julie Benko and More Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company

akespeare Theatre Company has released photos of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turan…

Exclusive: Hannah Corneau Sings 'Built to Last' From 'Beautiful Little Fool' Concept Album

Watch a first look at Hannah Corneau recording 'Built to Last' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album. This exclusive performance comes from the new album, which also features Jessie M…

WICKED: FOR GOOD Dorothy Actress Revealed: Learn More About the Screen Newcomer

After many months of speculation, it has officially been revealed who dons the iconic gingham dress in Wicked: For Good. Screen newcomer Bethany Weaver, who primarily works as a choreographe…

Matilda Leyser Joins Improbable as Co-Artistic Director by Staff Writer

Improbable has announced that Matilda Leyser has stepped into the role of Co-Artistic Director, joining long-time Artistic Directors Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson The post Matilda Leyser …

Stage Mag Spotlight: Grant Fine Arts Center's MATILDA THE MUSICAL

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on Grant Fine Arts Center's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interact…

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