WhatsOnStage

WhatsOnStage.com is the premier destination for information and ticketing related to theatre in the UK. Established in 1996 by the media company EMAP, with Carol Dukes at the helm, it was later acquired in 1999 by Terri Paddock and David Dobson, who managed the platform for 13 years. In 2012, WhatsOnStage was purchased by Time Out and then transitioned to TheaterMania.com in January 2013. TheaterMania.com, Inc. stands as a leading provider of theatre content, ticket sales, and services in the United States. The combination of these two esteemed theatre entities created the first dedicated digital theatre media group that spans the Atlantic, catering to the vibrant theatre scenes in London and New York, as well as audiences across the US and UK. Following this new partnership, the WhatsOnStage.com website was revamped in June 2013. Significant resources were invested in this updated site, which operates on a strong, adaptable platform specifically designed for theatre ticketing, show listings, and content. This innovative platform was developed by TheaterMania and has proven to be highly successful in the Broadway and wider US markets.

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Hercules starts West End performances and announces extension

1 day ago | whatsonstage.com | Tanyel Gumushan

The West End welcomes Hercules and the gang this evening, and it appears he’s already “on a roll” with an extension announcement!Based on Disney’s 1997 animated classic, Hercules follows the titular Greek hero as he battles to claim his birthright and strength, while pitted against the villainous Hades. It features music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast), lyrics by David Zippel (Mulan), and a new book by Robert Horn (Shucked) and Kwame Kwei-Armah (The Visitor).
The Frogs revival with Kevin McHale reveals show trailer

1 day ago | whatsonstage.com | Tanyel Gumushan

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Kiss of the Spider Woman musical film with Jennifer Lopez releases trailer

1 day ago | whatsonstage.com | Tanyel Gumushan

A long-awaited trailer for the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman has been revealed. It centres on an Argentinian jail in 1981, where a gay hairdresser named Luis Molina is serving an eight-year sentence for allegedly corrupting a minor. He forms an unlikely bond with his cellmate – a Marxist named Valentin Arregui Paz – and creates fantasies in his own mind about a classic silver screen siren named Aurora to escape the horrors of prison.
Tom Felton to play Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

2 days ago | whatsonstage.com | David Gordon

Tom Felton will make his Broadway debut as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre. Felton, who played the Draco in Harry Potter film series, will appear in the production for 19 weeks, from 11 November to 22 March. He made his West End debut in 2023 in the drama 2:22 A Ghost Story.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Bridge Theatre - production photos released

2 days ago | whatsonstage.com | Tanyel Gumushan

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Follies revival reveals further casting

2 days ago | whatsonstage.com | Tanyel Gumushan

A new name has been revealed for Follies at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. The venerated musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman, features numbers such as “Broadway Baby,” “I’m Still Here,” “Could I Leave You,” and “Losing My Mind.”Cameron Menzies, the artistic director of Northern Ireland Opera, will direct the production.
West End stars to feature in new children’s audio musical

2 days ago | whatsonstage.com | Tanyel Gumushan

An audio musical and cast album for a new children’s musical is set to be released – with some familiar voices!Errol’s Garden is adapted from Gillian Hibbs’ award-winning book, and follows a young boy and his sister who unite a community with plants. The audio musical is written and composed by Caroline Wigmore and Jen Green, and directed by Kate Golledge, with musical direction by Josh Sood.
Inside rehearsals of new musical Indigo

2 days ago | whatsonstage.com | Tanyel Gumushan

We exclusively visited the rehearsal room of Indigo!The new musical, which celebrates the bonds that unite a family, will play at Curve, Leicester this summer. Featuring music and lyrics by Scott Evan Davis and a book by Kait Kerrigan, it tells the story of three generations of women navigating their need to reach one another. The piece, first seen at The Human Race Theatre Company in Ohio in 2023, explores themes of living with Alzheimer’s, autism and synaesthesia.
Stage shows to see in June 2025

3 days ago | whatsonstage.com | Tanyel Gumushan

It’s a big month for big revivals!Two massive Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice hits are back in the UK, including an actor-musician biblical tale and a star-led West End summer show. As well as fan-favourites, 42nd Street, tick, tick… Boom! and Grease. But if new musicals are more your thing, there are plenty of those too – including the arrival of Disney’s Hercules, plus a romantic comedy about dating. Check out our June picks below.
Stereophonic in the West End - photos released

3 days ago | whatsonstage.com | Tanyel Gumushan

Tony Award-winning Broadway drama Stereophonic has rocked into London and we’ve got an exclusive first look. Set in a music studio in California, David Adjmi’s drama follows a Fleetwood Mac-style rock band as they record their latest album, with romantic foibles and professional tensions leading the group to the brink of breaking up, right as they’re about to blow up. The three-act, three-hour drama features songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire.