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Date of Death: November 23, 1990 (74)

Birth Place: Llandaff, WALES

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Video: First Look at All New Clips From THE WITCHES at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


All new production clips have been released from Roald Dahl's The Witches, now playing at the National Theatre in London. Check out the videos here!

Video: Watch the ABIGAIL Trailer With Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir & More
by Michael Major - Jan 11, 2024


Abigail stars Melissa Barrera ( In the Heights), Dan Stevens (Legion), Kathryn Newton (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Freaky), William Catlett (Black Lightning), Kevin Durand (Resident Evil: Retribution) and Angus Cloud (Euphoria) and Alisha Weir (Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, Darklands) as Abigail. Watch the video now!

Feature: Arkansas Theatre Year In Review for 2023
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 5, 2024


Hello, friends, and welcome to my 2023 Broadway World Year in Review. I literally doubled the number of articles this year from last year, and I’ve had the best time!

MATILDA at Abingdon Community Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Jan 9, 2024


Special Offer: Abingdon Community Theater presents MATILDA The Musical

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Central New York Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York 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!

Video: Joby Talbot & Neil Hannon Unwrap the Delicious New Music of WONKA
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Dec 21, 2023


One of the most delicious details of Wonka (now in theatres) is its delectable original music. Two of the men behind the music are Joby Talbot, who composed the score and Neil Hannon who wrote the original songs. In this video, the pair discusses their collaboration!

Gulfshore Playhouse Launches Spring and Summer Conservatory Programs For Students Ages 5-18
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2023


As Gulfshore Playhouse prepares for a transition to its new state-of-the-art Baker Theatre and Education Center in Fall 2024, the company has unveiled its Spring and Summer Conservatory programs tailored for aspiring young performers aged 5-18. Learn more about the programs here!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The King's Theatre, Glasgow Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023


Casting has been announced for a new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical arriving at The King's Theatre in 2024! Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Review: MATILDA at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
by Melissa Hall - Dec 19, 2023


Matilda is an entertaining show, but the message at its heart is the transformative power of finding love and connection. And that's just about perfect for the holiday season.  

Danny DeVito to Narrate MATILDA In Concert at New Jersey Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Don't miss New Jersey Symphony's live concert of Matilda with Danny DeVito narrating! Composer David Newman conducts the enchanting score at State Theatre New Jersey.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Central New York Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN!, MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS, Royal Festival Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 18, 2023


Any new show from Les Enfants Terribles arrives with high expectations. Their hugely imaginative approach to theatre has seen them take wellknown children's tales and turn them into immersive promenade adventures like the deliciously gruesome (and gruesomely delicious) Dinner With The Twits and 2015’s twisted fantasy Alice Underground which is being revived next year.

Ma'ayanot High School Drama Society & Black Box Studios to Present MATILDA THE MUSICAL This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


Don't miss the Ma'ayanot H.S. Drama Society & Black Box Studios' production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical live on stage in Teaneck, NJ. Get your tickets now!

Video: Timothée Chalamet Would Like to Bring His WONKA Role to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023


Timothée Chalamet revealed that he would potentially be interested in bringing his Wonka role to Broadway!

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY At The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 11, 2023


I love this cast. Seriously! They cracked me up. I was, of course, familiar with the story already, so I was able to fully enjoy seeing what the actors brought to their roles, and they really embraced the over-the-top qualities of their characters.

Guía para el cine musical de este invierno
by Zeb Diaz - Dec 11, 2023


Esta semana, concretamente el 15 de diciembre, también nos espera otro estreno y no es otro sino Camino a Belén. Dirigida por Adam Anders, esta película no es solo un relato más sobre la natividad; es una fusión audaz de melodías clásicas, humor y canciones pop, que reinventa la historia de María y José con un toque contemporáneo.

MATILDA Comes to Teatro Gran Rex in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023


Basado en la homónima novela de Roald Dahl, autor que ha vendido más de 250 millones de libros, y que ha inspirado la icónica película infantil de los 90 es una megaproducción que lleva presentándose, con gran éxito mundialmente: 12 años en Londres y 4 años en cartel en Broadway con más de 1.500 representaciones, 99 premios internacionales y más de 10 millones de espectadores que ya la vieron.

Previews: SISTINA CHAPITEAU
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 11, 2023


SISTINA CHAPITEAU SI ACCENDONO LE LUCI DEL SISTINA CHAPITEAU L’INAUGURAZIONE IL 13 DICEMBRE A MILANO CON “CATS”

Review: MATILDA IL MUSICAL al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 9, 2023


MATILDA IL MUSICAL al TEATRO SISTINA PRIMA NAZIONALE DELL'ADATTAMENTO ITALIANO DEL MUSICAL VINCITORE DI INNUMEREVOLI PREMI. IN SCENA SINO AL 7 GENNAIO

Photos: Joyous New Production of Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2023


The Roald Dahl Story Company, Leeds Playhouse and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have revealed joyous new production ‘snaps’ of their marvellously moreish musical extravaganza, The Enormous Crocodile. Check out photos of teh cast in action here!

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