Duke of York’s theatre to be renamed after Tom Stoppard by Chris Wiegand

New name recognises the playwright’s huge impact on British theatre with producer Sonia Friedman saying he would be ‘tickled pink’The Duke of York’s theatre in the West End is to bec…

Summer Bracket 2026: Where Do 21st Century Broadway Musicals Come From? Round 3 by JK

Each summer, we play a Broadway themed bracket game using your votes on a particular topic. This year, the topic is 21st Century Musicals and their sources. Inspired by the relative lack of …

What Else Is New: From ‘Building’ to ‘F**king Strangers’ by American Theatre Editors

A listing of plays debuting in the U.S. this month.

The Swamp Dwellers review – this rare Wole Soyinka drama is a total revelation by Mark Fisher

Utopia theatre, Sheffield Mojisola Kareem’s excellent production makes no concessions to this 50-seat space, bringing grand historical scope to a story of Nigeria in transitionUtopia is th…

‘Giggly, mischievous and extremely generous’: tributes to Penelope Keith

After her death this week aged 86, colleagues of The Good Life actor remember a star who remained kind, funny and grounded despite her formidable stage presenceActor and artistic director at…

Duke of York’s Theatre in London to Be Renamed After Tom Stoppard by Dgordon

David Gordon| The first production at the Stoppard Theatre is a revival of Arcadia. ||West End|Tom Stoppard [...] Read More... from Duke of York’s Theatre in London to Be Renamed After Tom…

Broadway Pipeline: July 1, 2026 by Theatrical Index

London’s Duke of York Theatre renamed to honour playwright Tom Stoppard by Rachel McGrath

The renaming coincides with a revival of Stoppard’s Arcadia

Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Kayah and Maitreyah Guenther on Glass Child at Summerhall by Greg Stewart

Kayah & Maitreyah Guenther discuss Glass Child at @summerhousedin — a moving dance-theatre piece at #EdFringe2026. Read the interview now. The post Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Kayah an…

Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Richard Higgins and Matt Kelly on The Listies: 110% Ready at Assembly by Greg Stewart

Richard Higgins and Matt Kelly bring their award-winning comedy duo The Listies back to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with The Listies: 110% Ready The post Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Richar…

Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Dennis Trainor Jr on The Tao of Lloyd at Assembly George Street by Greg Stewart

Dennis Trainor Jr returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with The Tao of Lloyd, a bold new solo show that reimagines a familiar cult film character through a sharply contemporary lens The post Edin…

Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Sarah Hehir on Man or Bear at Summerhall by Greg Stewart

Playwright Sarah Hehir brings Man or Bear to the Edinburgh Fringe, a darkly comic and thought-provoking new play exploring fear, survival and solidarity The post Edinburgh Fringe Interview: …

Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Chloé Charody on TALE OF THE FIREBIRD at Assembly Roxy by Greg Stewart

Composer Chloé Charody brings TALE OF THE FIREBIRD to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a bold new production performed at Assembly Roxy The post Edinburgh Fringe Interview: Chloé Charody on …

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 1, 2026- Adrienne Warren Joins PROOF On Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized …

The 10 Most Mind-Altering Theater Moments of 2026 (So Far) by Helen Shaw

Our critic chose 10 moments from the theatrical year that shifted her thinking.

LIVE EDITIONS launches new programme of performance across Eastbourne and the South Downs by Staff Writer

A new programme of movement, sound and performance is set to enliven Eastbourne and the South Downs this summer as LIVE EDITIONS launches its first series of projects The post LIVE EDITIONS …

Northern Ireland Opera reveals first cast for new production of Carmen at Grand Opera House by Staff Writer

Northern Ireland Opera has announced the first cast and creative team for its new production of Carmen, opening at Belfast’s Grand Opera House The post Northern Ireland Opera reveals first…

Startup Bets On Broadway Ticket Subscriptions by Marc Hershberg

Broadway’s newest ticketing venture wants theatergoers to subscribe instead of splurge.

Duke of York’s Theatre to be renamed The Tom Stoppard Theatre in landmark West End tribute by Staff Writer

The Duke of York’s Theatre will be renamed the Tom Stoppard Theatre, creating a lasting tribute to one of the most influential playwrights in British theatre The post Duke of York’s Thea…

London's Duke of York’s Theatre Will Be Renamed for Playwright Tom Stoppard by Andrew Gans

A new production of the late Stoppard's Arcadia is currently playing the venue through mid-September.

RSC casts Sharon D Clarke as black lesbian Othello in reimagining of play by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Three-time Olivier winner to play general viewed through ‘urgent new lens’ of misogynoir in futuristic productionThe Royal Shakespeare Company has cast Sharon D Clarke as a black lesbian…

Sharon D Clarke Will Be Othello at Royal Shakespeare Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Monique Touko will direct the new staging for the U.K. company in 2027.

On the Couch with Robert Ray

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Sting, Young Vic review - emotionally gruelling, but a bit bizarre by Aleks Sierz

Sting, Young Vic review - emotionally gruelling, but a bit bizarre Aleks Sierz Wed, 07/01/2026 - 08:11 New play about domestic abuse adopts a radical form …

Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron to step down after 14 years

The post Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron to step down after 14 years appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

JONES Theatrical Group optimistic about the future of Australian live performance

The post JONES Theatrical Group optimistic about the future of Australian live performance appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The best theatre to stream this month: all rise for Rosamund Pike’s Inter Alia by Chris Wiegand

The star delivers a breathtaking performance in Suzie Miller’s play about a judge under pressure, while Paddington gets everyone singing and Peter Shaffer’s Black Comedy is backRosamund …

Exclusive: Watch Betty Buckley Perform 'On the 4th of July' From Upcoming Live Album ENOUGH

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive video of Betty Buckley's new single, "On the 4th of July," released Monday, June 29. Watch as Betty performs the song live at Joe's Pub. Wri…

Interview: Chrissy Metz Talks Theater Fears, Angelique’s Strength, and Life After Kate Pearson by Zach

Iris Wiener| The Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated This Is Us star makes her Broadway debut in & Juliet. ||Broadway|& Juliet,Chrissy Metz,Kandi Burruss,Kate Pearson,This Is Us,Zazie …

David Sedaris returns to Australia in 2027

The post David Sedaris returns to Australia in 2027 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The Green-Eyed Monster Never Sleeps in Stratford’s Riveting Othello by Ross

The first image grabs hold, even before Shakespeare has begun his relentless march toward tragedy. A body slowly emerges from beneath the stage, crawling upward as though clawing its way out…

Hugh Bonneville and Lisa McCune to star in Noël Coward’s comedy masterpiece Private Lives

The post Hugh Bonneville and Lisa McCune to star in Noël Coward’s comedy masterpiece Private Lives appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Video: BROADWAY BARES: LICENSE TO STRIP Brings Dick Tracy to Life On Stage

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has released video of "The Dick Tracy Show," one of the featured production numbers from Broadway Bares: License to Strip, which was presented on June 21, 2…

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… MEETING CABARET’S YOUNGEST ARTIST, ETHAN MATHIAS by Chip Deffaa, Editor-at-large

In the past year, Ethan Mathias has won one award and honor after another, from the Broadwayworld Award to the MAC Award, to first-place honors at the NATS. To learn more about this rising …

Concert News: Cathedral Choral Society Announces Its 2026-27 Season by News Desk (organization-submitted Press Release)

We’re so excited for what’s next for Cathedral Choral Society. This fantastic lineup includes Rossini’s beloved Petite Messe Solennelle, the 50th anniversary of Joy of Christmas, a mus…

Primavera 2026: Young Australian Artists opens at MCA Australia

The post Primavera 2026: Young Australian Artists opens at MCA Australia appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Theatre News: Voices Festival Productions Announces 2026–27 Season – ‘Breaking the Binary’ by News Desk (organization-submitted Press Release)

Washington, DC’s Voices Festival Productions presents Voices from a Changing Nation this fall and Voices from a Changing Middle East Festival this winter, bringing nine projects and a new …

Larsen’s Fall Well Satirizes Falwell Jr, Wife & The Pool Boy by Bill Hirschman

Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife, Becki, take a tumble in Ronnie Larsen’s new play Fall Well at The Foundry in Wilton Manors. But before their downfall they revel in frolicking with their to…

A Walk on the Moon by Elyse Trevers

photo by joan Marcus While the war in Vietnam raged on, the summer of ‘69 distracted Americans with the Apollo 11 moon landing and walk by Neil Armstrong and later, the joyous gathering of…

How does the Kennedy Center board make decisions? This legal filing sheds some light by Elizabeth Blair

In the ongoing legal dispute over President Trump's takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a new filing by the Center's lawyers reveals how its board of trustees mak…

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office dips following few closings; ‘Rocky Horror’ sets house record by Lee D'amato

For the week ending June 28, the 35 running productions grossed $36,698,946.

Stage and Screen Veteran Tom Ligon Passes Away at 85

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that longtime stage and screen performer Tom Ligon, known for his screen roles in projects like Paint Your Wagon and The Young and the Restless, passed aw…

Review: The Guilty at Donmar Warehouse by Greg Stewart

Review: The Guilty at Donmar Warehouse "Tovey delivers a performance of gripping precision" The post Review: The Guilty at Donmar Warehouse appeared first on Theatre Weekly.

First Look at Adrienne Warren in Proof on Broadway by Jonah De Forest

Tony winner Adrienne Warren joins the cast of Proof on Broadway tonight for the final three weeks of the production. Warren stars alongside Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle and Jin Ha in David Aubur…

Exclusive: First Look at Adrienne Warren in PROOF on Broadway

Adrienne Warren joins the cast of Proof on Broadway tonight. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the Tony-winner in the role of 'Claire,' replacing Kara Young. She joins Ayo Edebiri…

America at 250, in the eyes of a prisoner and an immigrant by Kile Smith

Kile Smith grew up loving his family’s all-American road trips, and on his own forays as an adult, he encountered two especially memorable immigrants who came to the US in very different w…

Almost Dying Made Max Klimavicius Realize He Needed to Retire From Sardi's by Diep Tran

He was first hired at Sardi's in 1974 and became an owner in 1991. He reflects on the restaurant's legacy and how the theatre community has kept this institution alive for 100 years.

Photos: André De Shields Rings New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell

The “Ring the Bell for LGBTQI+ Equality” Initiative and Emmy, Tony, and Grammy-Award winning actor André De Shields rang the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closing bell on Monday, June …

Concert News: The Washington Chorus Celebrates 65th Anniversary During 2026-2027 Season by News Desk (organization-submitted Press Release)

June 30, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) – The Washington Chorus (TWC), DC’s most dynamic choral ensemble, celebrates its 65th anniversary during the 2026-2027 season. Through thought-prov…

Jacqueline B. Arnold Talks Chicago, Confidence and Broadway Longevity by Sophia Rubino

Mama’s been good to Jacqueline B. Arnold. The actress, currently playing Matron “Mama” Morton in Broadway’s Chicago, is back for more after her first stint playing the role in 2025. …