H.G. Wells’ 1936 novella is freely adapted for the stage. At a French seaside hotel in 1940 we learn of creepy goings on in an English village. The post The Croquet Player appeared first on Theaterscene.org.

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson officially arrived at the James Earl Jones Theatre last night, …

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson officially arrived at the James Earl Jones Theatre last night, …

Essence Theatre Studio presents Peter Shaffer’s provocative and psychologically complex Equus at IRT Theater in Manhattan’s West Village, performed in Russian with English supertitles, directed by and starr…

Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe, Emmy and BAFTA Award nominee Tessa Thompson make their respective Broadway debuts on March 19 in The Fear of 13. The new play by Olivier Award…

Essence Theatre Studio presents Peter Shaffer’s haunting masterpiece Equus, opening March 18 at IRT Theater (154 Christopher Street) in Manhattan’s West Village. The production is directed by internationall…

A new trailer has been released for the West End production of SHADOWLANDS, written by William Nicholson and directed by Rachel Kavanaugh. Watch the video! The play is now running at the Aldwych Theatre in a s…

Taylor Iman Jones (Six The Musical, Head Over Heels) will star as Roxy in the Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes. Iman stars alongside Daniel Durant (Sprin…

The Canadian dance director has created a dazzling body of work that tackles human relationships and the big questions of our times. She talks through pivotal moments in her career There aren’t many current c…

Arena Stage has released a new trailer for their production of Chez Joey. Watch the new video, which features Myles Frost (Broadway: MJ the Musical) as Joey Evans, Awa Sal Secka (The Public Theater’s Goddess)…

Arena Stage has released a new trailer for their production of Chez Joey. Watch the new video, which features Myles Frost (Broadway: MJ the Musical) as Joey Evans, Awa Sal Secka (The Public Theater’s Goddess)…

English National Opera has announced that Angel’s Bone, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Du Yun with a libretto by Royce Vavrek, will receive its UK premiere in 2026 The post English National Opera Announc…

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” is arguably the most recognizable opening line in English literature. First published as a 31-part serial in 1859, Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two C…

The Casting Society honored several Broadway productions, as well as shows that were produced Off-Broadway and regionally.

Winners of the international honors were unveiled February 26.

Casting Society honored excellence in casting across feature film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theater at the 41st Annual Artios Awards held at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York and …

The production of ENGLISH is now on stage at Neuhaus Theatre, and photos and video highlights have been released. The play runs from February 13 through March 8, 2026. Written by Sanaz Toossi and directed by E…

Dancer and artistic director of English National Ballet who championed contemporary choreographers “I didn’t start dancing out of burning desire for it. I did it because I was a well-behaved little boy,” …

Hampstead theatre, London Elizabeth Dulau is terrific in Alexi Kaye Campbell’s new play as the young woman set to become a daring pioneer in fiction and real life This is a play about George Eliot when she wa…

Chez Joey is now running at Arena Stage. With fresh arrangements of the legendary catalog of Great American Songbook duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, a new book by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard LaGra…

Get a first look at Myles Frost and more in Chez Joey at Arena Stage. With fresh arrangements of the legendary catalog of Great American Songbook duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, a new book by Oscar-nominat…

Reviewed by Judd Hollander In Stockbridge, Massachusetts during the summer of 1984 I had my first and until now, only encounter with a production of the 1964 Broadway musical “High Spirits.” After seeing …

Get a first look at April Darby (Satine) and Martijn Noort (Christian) performing 'Come What May' from the Netherlands production of Moulin Rouge! The production is performed in Dutch with all the well-known hi…

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join • OHMYGOD HEY! This week, we had a varied lineup of shows including new plays, revivals, c…

Bush theatre, London Karim Khan’s tender portrait of South Asians finding companionship through shared grief and illness is played with crackling chemistry by Shobu Kapoor and Rehan Sheikh Love stories don’…

Born 100 years ago today: television producer Albert “Al” Brodax (1926-2016). Brodax grew up in Washington Heights and Brooklyn, the son of a coat manufacturer. He served bravely in combat in World War Two,…

See who's joining playwright-stars James Caverly and Andrew Morrill at the Perelman Performing Arts Center.

Picture a cozy cottage lying deep in the heart of Provence, France. It’s 1939, and the ever-present threat of World War II looms. Yet nothing can disturb English couple Peter (Daniel Anderson) and Suzy (Ashle…

Playwright Nicholas Griffin refreshed South Floridians, especially those residing in Miami-Dade County, on the conflicting times in 1980 in his one act drama “English Only”, a Miami New Drama production run…

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Anatevka Arrives at the Elgin: Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish By Ross The internationally celebrated revival of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, performed with English subtitles, arrive…

For Heartbeat Opera’s presentation of Massenet’s exquisite "Manon," the co-adaptors Rory Pelsue, who also directs, and Jacob Ashworth, the company’s artistic director, take a scalpel to Massenet’s expan…

By BEATRICE DUPUY and BROOKE LEFFERTS NEW YORK (AP) — With more than 50 years in fashion, Ralph Lauren is still looking for adventure. Lauren took his celebrity guests on an adventure into the English country…

Part of the 2026/27 Mirvish Main Theatre Subscription Season https://www.mirvish.com/whats-on/subscriptions/mirvish-main-season-2026-27 In the main rehearsal room of the Beijing People’s Art Theatre in 1983,…

The Fear of 13, a new play by Lindsey Ferrentino, has announced its full Broadway cast. Joining previously announced stars Adrien Brody as Nick Yarris and Tessa Thompson as Jacki are: Tony nominee Ephraim S…

See who will be joining Adrien Brody when The Fear of 13 heads to Broadway this spring. Besides Brody and Tessa Thompson, the company will include Tony Award nominee Ephraim Sykes (Ain’t Too Proud – The Li…

My mother, Carol Lawrence, who has died aged 81, was a stage and costume designer at an exciting time in British theatre who pivoted to a successful second career at the BBC, finding her niche in Saturday morni…

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English language stage licensing rights to Tony nominee Bess Wohl’s Liberation for its Dramatists Play Service imprint. The title is now available for profe…

Joe White’s "Blackout Songs" direct from London with its original cast is a tour de force for two actors. It is also a challenge for the audience both because its single topic is addiction and as intentionall…

The show: “Oedipus,” created by Robert Icke, “after Sophocles,” on Broadway. What makes it special?: It’s not often you get to see a Greek tragedy on Broadway. However, this is not quite that, but ra…

The world premiere of the thought-insisting English Only bowed this weekend at Miami New Drama one day after Florida began requiring driving license tests be given in English only, a. scathingly honest depictio…

Since its founding by Gregg Mozgala in 2012, this company has sought to elevate disabled artists and storytelling, reshaping the past and the future of the theatrical canon. Creating opportunities and employmen…

Check out videos giving a sneak peek into the first rehearsals for Chez Joey at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., running January 30 through March 15. The production stars Myles Frost (Broadway: MJ the Musica…

My friend Andrew Jarvis, who has died aged 78, was an actor and drama teacher dedicated to the stage and, especially, to performing Shakespeare. Although never a star, he was a stalwart of both the Royal Shakes…

In theaters this week and starring enduring and appealing English action star Jason Statham, “Shelter” proves to be a competent slice of action-driven drama, but it’s pretty far from dynamic. Hey, we had …

Confidence looks good in every language. 👜

Us Chess fans have something new to celebrate with a cast recording of the new Broadway revival officially confirmed. On January 26, the current cast will start work on a brand-new cast album of the Benny Ander…

English National Opera has announced a new concert staging of Così fan tutte, presented at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester The post English National Opera brings Così fan tutte to The Bridgewater Hall in c…

Get tix: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/film/2025-2026/tonto-por-cristo/ Terrace Theater Mon. Feb. 9, 2026 @ 7p.m. Inspired by the ancient Eastern Orthodox tradition of the “Holy …

The 1979 IRA killing of an English soldier in Belfast is the core of this powerful and twisty present-day drama that is filled with flashbacks. The post The Honey Trap appeared first on Theaterscene.org.

English National Opera will present a bold new staging of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny The post André de Ridder and Danielle de Niese Lead ENO’s Rise and Fall of t…

The award honors female and non-binary playwrights who have written English language plays.

York Theatre Royal, English Touring Theatre (ETT) and An Tobar and Mull Theatre have announced the full cast and creative team for The Last Picture, a brand-new play by Catherine Dyson The post Full Cast and Cr…

Big names can attract audiences as venues struggle with fallout from pandemic, austerity and high costs, Rebecca Dawson says Casting big stars in stage productions is sometimes needed because theatre is in an �…

The 100-minute English adaptation is penned by Jacob Ashworth and Rory Pelsue.

Sainsbury theatre, London Academy of Music and Dramatic ArtBoutique staging with just 12 dancers makes up for its small scale with inventive choreography by Valentino Zucchetti and a spirited cast The Nutcracke…

Irish Repertory Theatre will present the American Premiere of Ulster American by David Ireland (Cyprus Avenue), directed by Ciarán O’Reilly (The Weir), and starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick (Irish…

🎟️ Buy tickets: https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/2025-2026/the-little-prince/ “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.” —The Little Prince An aviator crash lands in the desert. C…

A few words on the mixed legacy of English playwright John Osborne (1929-1994). To begin on a positive note, and completely out of order, Osborne wrote the screenplay to one of my favorite films, Tony Richardso…

Take a peak into what a tech rehearsal looks like for Washington National Opera's "The Little Prince," at The Kennedy Center Dec. 12 - 14, 2025. 🎟️ Buy tickets: https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/20…

Discover Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! — a bilingual stage adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book, presented at the Kennedy Center Family Theater. Running November 22 through December 14, …

Christopher Hampton, veteran English-language translator, and Daniël Cohen, longtime Dutch-language translator, weigh in on the job that’s trickier than it seems, their specific works and plays versus musica…

The bilingual work of GALA Hispanic Theatre stands as a vibrant testament to the power of multilingual storytelling and the communities it uplifts. Rooted in decades of serving Washington, D.C.’s Latin commun…

The Lion King recently celebrated its 28th anniversary on Broadway. Throughout those 11,000 performances, productions of the show were simultaneously playing across the globe in nine different languages. South …

ART arrives at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway to brighten the autumn season. French writer Yasmina Reza’s hit comedy as translated to The King’s English by Christopher Hampton has been a hit in Lindon fo…

By Samuel L. Leiter December 4, 2025: In 1905, Jacob Adler, a giant of Manhattan’s Yiddish theater, spoke these (or similar) words from the stage of Teller’s Broadway Theatre in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg se…

Now in its final three weeks at Classic Stage Company is The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof), music & lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Step…

Iraisa Ann Reilly in her one-woman show “A Bodega Princess Remembers La Fiesta de los Reyes Magos, 1998” at Ensemble Studio Theatre (Photo credit: Valerie Terranova) If you venture into the modest yet indus…

A frequent collaborator and friend reflects on the entwined life and work of an era-defining English dramatist, whose brilliance masked a secret sorrow.

By Ash Marinaccio, Baha Sadr, Chris Ackley, Ana Bess Moyer Bell, Eve Kerrigan, Noga Paulino. Ash Marinaccio speaks with the Creative Pathways team at the Genesis Center in Providence, RI, about how documentary …

The director worked with theatre colossus Tom Stoppard on two smash hits. Here, he remembers their heated rehearsals, the night they stayed up watching Jaws – and the last four cigarettes they smoked together…

Tom Felton is turning heads as the groom-to-be in a new exclusive clip from Fackham Hall. The Harry Potter alum, currently reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is …

Tom Stoppard, 88, an acclaimed author of some three dozen plays, had an extraordinary body of work, and lived an unusual life: Although he was viewed as one of the greatest English-language playwrights of his g…

Nobody advanced or cherished the English language more than Stoppard, Tim Curry noted. Colleagues and fans agreed.

One of Britain’s most outstanding playwrights famed for the ‘hypnotised brilliance’ of his prose and dialogue After the first night of his play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the National Theat…

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of prolific playwright Tom Stoppard, who dies at his home in Dorset, England. He was 88 years old. The news was shared earlier today by United Agents: pic.twitter…

A theatrical sensation since the 1960s, whose dramas included Arcadia, The Real Thing and Leopoldstadt, Stoppard also had huge success as a screenwriter Tom Stoppard: a life in pictures A brilliant dramatist w…

Drawing comparisons A Czech-born English dramatist, he entwined erudition with imagination in stage works that won accolades and awards on both sides of the Atlantic.

Innocent as a rose in English, French and Spanish! 🌹 #SoundofMusic

“Chess” is not a serious musical.  That’s the key to appreciating this show, which is supposed to be about an American and a Russian grandmaster battling over both the game of chess and a woman. Not kno…