William Shakespeare News

This year at the Stratford Festival, it's hard to be the Bard! The Stratford Festival begins its 2024 season with Something Rotten! directed and choreographed by Donna Feore led by Starr Domingue, Henry Firmston, Jeff Lillico and Mark Uhre. 

Riz Ahmed has been cast in his latest film. According to reports, the Sound of Metal actor will be appearing in the next feature from Wes Anderson. Currently in production in Berlin, this will mark the first time Ahmed will be part of an Anderson project. His previous films include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Venom, and the 2023 animated Nimona.

Following yesterday's social media tease, BroadwayWorld can confirm Rachel Zegler (Steven Spielberg's West Side Story) and Kit Connor (Netflix's Heartstopper) will star as Juliet and Romeo respectively in a revival of William Shakespeare's most famous play on Broadway this fall.

Come along on a rollicking romp that will thrill Shakespeare lovers and musical aficionados alike!  The Farmington Players Barn concludes its 70th anniversary season by presenting the hilarious Broadway musical comedy “Something Rotten!” Check out photos here!

What did our critic think of THE HISTORY PLAYS: RICHARD II, HENRY IV, AND HENRY V at Guthrie Theater?

Renowned actor Ralph Fiennes takes on the iconic role of Macbeth in a new production at Park Theatre.

Join the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival for HIGHLAND LIGHTS, a unique event in collaboration with the Processional Arts Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, April 20.

“Rediscover the Bard” at A Midsummer Night's Dream and Hamlet when the Roxy Regional Theatre presents William Shakespeare's comedic fantasy and revenge tragedy in repertory, April 18 through April 27.

The Hylton Performing Arts Center has revealed its 2024–25 season of performances. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ben Walker, who currently stars as 'Romeo' in @AndJulietBway posted a stripped-down version of Ariana Grande's latest hit 'We Can't Be Friends' to his Instagram page. Watch in this video!

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/11/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has added presenters Laverne Cox and Jessica Hecht to its lineup for the Company’s annual fund-raising Gala. See who else is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY will continue their 'Super Season' of nine plays, which commenced in October 2023. Learn more!

Orlando Shakes has unveiled its 2024-25 Season featuring a rolling world premiere, and much more. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.

Berkeley Symphony will continue its Chamber Series with Play On Words on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. at the Piedmont Center for the Arts.

Stephen Moyer from True Blood and Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman star in MACBETH for Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival. Directed by Nathan Winkelstein, the play features a strong ensemble cast.

Theaterproducent De Graaf & Cornelissen Entertainment heeft bekend gemaakt dat in seizoen 2025-2026 de musical West Side Story langs de grote theaters van Nederland gaat toeren. Zoals ook bij het imposante Les Misérables zal West Side Story een groot live-orkest hebben met maar liefst twintig muzikanten.

Theaterproducent De Graaf & Cornelissen Entertainment heeft bekend gemaakt dat in seizoen 2025-2026 de musical West Side Story langs de grote theaters van Nederland gaat toeren. Zoals ook bij het imposante Les Misérables zal West Side Story een groot live-orkest hebben met maar liefst twintig muzikanten.