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Friday, October 17, 2025

Photos: Enter Benzini's Ring with the National Tour of Water For Elephants by Margaret Hall

The musical, seen on Broadway in 2024, tells the story of a man who runs away from his life, only to find himself caught up in a traveling circus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Victor Carrillo Tracey to Play Sodapop Curtis in The Outsiders by Margaret Hall

Tracey will take over the role while original star, Jason Schmidt, goes on a leave of absence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

What Do Reviews Think of Oratorio for Living Things's Off-Broadway Return? by Margaret Hall

Lee Sunday Evans again directs Heather Christian's Obie-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

New Musical Roam Sets London Concert Staging by Margaret Hall

Ramon Karimloo, Melanie La Barrie, Jordan Luke Gage, and Diego Rodriguez will star in the work blending rock, pop, and Romani music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Exclusive: Get a 1st Listen to Ramin Karimloo's 'Cat-Like Tread' from Pirates! The Penzance Musical Album by Margaret Hall

The musical shifted the action from England to the legendary port city New Orleans, completed with a jazz influenced orchestration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

New Musical Elephant Shoes Sets Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Performed in ASL and spoken English, the work will get a world premiere via Two River Theater and Deaf West Theater in 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Get a 1st Listen to 'Pretty Little Dead Things' from Paddington The Musical by Margaret Hall

Adapted from the much-loved children's book series, Paddington the Musical will begin performances in London in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Photos: Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher Star in Chess On Broadway by Margaret Hall

The cult favorite musical is in previews for its first-ever Main Stem revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

What Do the Critics Think of Ethan Coen's Let's Love!, With Aubrey Plaza by Margaret Hall

Neil Pepe is directing the trio of one-acts for Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Step Inside Studio 8H in Off-Broadway's SNL-Themed Not Ready for Prime Time by Margaret Hall

Written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers, the unauthorized play tracks the beginnings of Saturday Night Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder to Receive New York Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

The musical centers on best friends who attempt to solve the murder of their favorite author via their true crime podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

How James Graham's Punch Rejects 'The Andrew Tate School of Resentment and Anger' by Margaret Hall

The based-on-a-true-story play should be required viewing for every young man.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Joshua Boone Join Joe Turner's Come and Gone Broadway Revival by Margaret Hall

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer" will star in the Debbie Allen-directed production of the August Wilson classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

How to Get $49 Tickets to Chess on Broadway, Beginning Previews October 15 by Margaret Hall

The production, playing Broadway's Imperial, has also extended its limited run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Check Out the Music Video for The Lost Boys' 'Have to Have You' by Margaret Hall

The track is the first single off of the three-track preview EP The Santa Carla Sessions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Get a 1st Look at Ari’el Stachel's Other Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The solo show arrives after runs at Berkeley Rep and Berkshire Theatre Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Riverdance Will Launch a New North American Tour in 2026 by Margaret Hall

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will visit 67 cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Monday, October 13, 2025

Tony Walton's Professional and Personal Effects Are Going Up for Auction by Margaret Hall

For more than 60 years, Tony winner Tony Walton designed costumes and sets for Broadway classics including Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, and Guys and Dolls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

On October 13, 2010, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Opened on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The rock musical, starring Tony nominee Benjamin Walker, played the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Boop!, Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Real Women Have Curves, Sunset Blvd. Nominated for Artios Casting Awards by Margaret Hall

The 2026 Artios Awards celebrate the work done by casting professionals across theatre, film, and television.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Layton Williams and George Blagden to Star in U.K. Kiss of the Spider Woman Revival by Margaret Hall

Curve, Bristol Old Vic, and Mayflower Southampton’s co-production will be the first major U.K. revival of the musical since 1992.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Beau the Musical Returns Off-Broadway October 13 by Margaret Hall

The Douglas Lyons-Ethan D. Pakchar musical tells the story of a young queer man who discovers his deceased grandfather is actually still alive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, October 11, 2025

Tony Nominee Diane Keaton Has Died at 79 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Keaton was a member of the original Broadway production of Hair, long before film stardom took her away from the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM
Friday, October 10, 2025

Trisha Paytas Will Star in Beetlejuice on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The social media influencer will appear for a limited run in the musical's Broadway return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Get a 1st Look at the National Tour of Stereophonic by Margaret Hall

Stereophonic made history by earning 13 Tony Award nominations—the most of any play, ever—and won Best Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Death By Stereo? Listen to 'Have to Have You' from The Lost Boys Musical, Featuring Slash by Margaret Hall

The musical, set to come to Broadway in the spring, will release an EP of music October 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Thursday, October 9, 2025

See 3 Songs From Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Before It Hits Broadway by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty for the Broadway premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Get a 1st Look at Beetlejuice's Big Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The first national tour will play a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Look Back at Beetlejuice’s Journey on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of Tim Burton's film has come back from the dead multiple times, due to its strong fanbase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Complete Casting Revealed for 4th Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival by Margaret Hall

The festival will continue the company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

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