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Thursday, November 20, 2025

What Are The Reviews of Broadway's Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)? by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06PM

Paddington the Musical to Release Cast Album in 2026 by Margaret Hall

The Paddington character is one of the most popular children's characters of all time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

See Cynthia Erivo Belt Out 'No Good Deed' in New Clip from Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

The final installment of the two-part adaptation of Broadway's Wicked hits movie theatres November 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Marjorie Prime, Starring June Squibb, Begins Performances on Broadway November 20 by Margaret Hall

Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein, and Christopher Lowell co-star in the upcoming Broadway bow of Jordan Harrison's Pulitzer finalist play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Wicked: For Good Projected to Earn Largest Box Office Opening of 2025 by Margaret Hall

The film is expected to make between $150 million and $180 million from 4,000 North American theatres in its premiere weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Video: Cynthia Erivo Is Brought to Tears as Students From Her High School Sing 'For Good' by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner surprised students at the La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Burnout Paradise to Return Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

In a race against time, four performers on treadmills perform an escalating series of tasks as they try to get a long to-do list finished.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

See Ariana Grande Show Off Her Wicked: For Good Wand Skills on The Tonight Show by Margaret Hall

The star paid a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon November 18 to discuss all things Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Wicked: For Good's New York Premiere by Margaret Hall

The second part of the smash-hit Wicked film duology has officially arrived.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Anastasia Traina's Seagulls on Sullivan Street Will Receive Private Presentation by Margaret Hall

The piece is expected to arrive Off-Broadway in 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

What Do the Critics Think of Wicked: For Good? by Margaret Hall

The second part of the smash-hit Wicked film duology has officially arrived.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Here Are the Lyrics to the New Songs in Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

Stephen Schwartz wrote two new songs for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo: "The Girl in the Bubble" and "No Place Like Home."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

See LJ Benet Pine for Connection in ‘Belong to Someone’ from The Lost Boys Musical by Margaret Hall

The Broadway-bound musical uses vampirism to explore the physical transformation, sexual awakening, and identity experimentation of a teenager's coming of age.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Monday, November 17, 2025

C-R-I-T-I-C-S! Reviews Are Out for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revival by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway revival of Rachel Sheinkin-William Finn's musical is led by Glee's Kevin McHale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:36PM

Nadja Leonhard-Hooper's License to Drive Named Winner of Working Barn Productions Playwright's Incubator Program by Margaret Hall

The honor was established to support produced playwrights who are looking for additional resources to develop their first film projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Liberation Extends On Broadway by Margaret Hall

The work centers on a group of women who gather to talk, during the second wave feminist movement of the 1970s, about changing their own lives and the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Tony Winner Elizabeth Franz Dies at 84 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Franz is perhaps best remembered for the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, in which she starred opposite Brian Dennehy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Barrett Foa to Star in A Very Queer Christmas Carol Reading in Los Angeles by Margaret Hall

Directed by Ryan O’Connor, the one-night-only concert reading drenches Dickens' famous tale in camp musical sensibilities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Friday, November 14, 2025

Eddie Izzard's Solo Hamlet Will Play Los Angeles by Margaret Hall

Selena Cadell directs Mark Izzard's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Orville Peck Releases Acoustic Cover of 'Maybe This Time' From Cabaret by Margaret Hall

The song appears on the track list for Peck's newest EP, Appaloosa, his first since starring as the Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Step Inside Archduke's Explosive Off-Broadway Opening Night by Margaret Hall

The piece explores the life of Gavrilo Princip—best remembered as Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassin—and the instigator of World War I.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

What Are the Reviews for the World Premiere of The Seat of Our Pants Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Ruthie Ann Miles, Shuler Hensley, Micaela Diamond, and more star in Ethan Lipton's musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Watch: See Cynthia Erivo Belt Out 'No Good Deed' Alongside Dancer Misty Copeland by Margaret Hall

The Wicked: For Good star teamed up with the legendary ballerina for a uniquely stripped down rendition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Thursday, November 13, 2025

Are Reviews in Favor of The Hunger Games on Stage in London? by Margaret Hall

Mia Carragher is leading the cast as Katniss Everdeen in Conor McPherson's adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

'Straight to Therapy': How Justin Collette and Isabella Esler Navigate Beetlejuice's Devoted Fandom by Margaret Hall

Fresh from touring for three years, this duo is not taking their Broadway run for granted.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Watch: Matthew Broderick Committed a Grievous Broadway Sin by Margaret Hall

Broderick confessed his transgressions on Late Night with Seth Meyers November 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Here Lies Love to Play Los Angeles in 2026 by Margaret Hall

The David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical played Broadway in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

What Are the Reviews for Archduke Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The piece explores the life of Gavrilo Princip—best remembered as Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassin—and the instigator of World War I.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Honey Trap to Return Off-Broadway in 2026 by Margaret Hall

Written by Leo McGann and directed by Matt Torney, the Irish Rep production is currently in the midst of a sold-out premiere run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

How to Get $35 Rush Tickets to Beau the Musical by Margaret Hall

The heartfelt musical is back for an encore Off-Broadway engagement at St. Luke's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Obama Musical 44 Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Eli Bauman's new musical plays the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

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