All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Thursday, February 5, 2026

See Ian McKellen 'Appeal to Humanity' in Surprise Shakespearean Performance by Margaret Hall

McKellen visited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert February 4 for an extended chat, including harsh words against the dehumanization of immigrants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Rae Binstock's Relentless Will Stream Worldwide via Syracuse Stage by Margaret Hall

The production will stream as a scheduled digital event, with fixed showtimes throughout the show’s final week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

See Allison Russell Rip Open the Wall in 'Our Lady of the Underground' by Margaret Hall

The Grammy winner bares her soul in her deeply vulnerable performance as Persephone in Hadestown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Madeline Brewer Will Lead Becky Shaw on Broadway by Margaret Hall

A blind date spirals spectacularly off the rails in this dark comedy from two-time Pulitzer finalist Gina Gionfriddo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Sherlock and Watson, Starring Robert Stanton and Kevin Chamberlin, to Receive Industry Reading by Margaret Hall

Set in Victorian London, the play reimagines the unique relationship between the great detective and his devoted companion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Pied à Terre Finds Off-Broadway Company by Margaret Hall

The unusual love triangle will begin performances later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Bob Fosse Once Asked Debbie Allen to Play the Leading Player in Pippin by Margaret Hall

The quintuple threat reflects on her career, from Chita Rivera teaching her the West Side Story choreography, to leading Sweet Charity, to her enduring love for Carrie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

A Heated Rivalry Musical is Headed Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

No one works faster than a parody writer with a dream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Monday, February 2, 2026

Betsy Wolfe Is Cherishing the ‘Very Fabulous, Very Unhinged’ Experience of Joining Death Becomes Her by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominee has stepped into the perfectly polished pumps of Madeline Ashton with a healthy dose of determination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

See Who's Starring in London Production of Kimberly Belflower's John Proctor Is the Villain by Margaret Hall

The work, a modern reexamination of Arthur Miller's The Crucible set at a rural Georgia high school, made a Broadway debut last season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

A New Oz Film Is On the Horizon, Says Stephen Schwartz by Margaret Hall

The Wicked composer is at work on a new film about the gender non-conforming Ozma.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Danny Burstein and Ruthie Ann Miles to Host 2026 Mr. Abbott Award Ceremony by Margaret Hall

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation will present the Bartlett Sher with the award in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Report: Danya Taymor Will Direct John Proctor is the Villain Movie by Margaret Hall

Taymor helmed the original Broadway production of the play, earning a Tony nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Irish Rep's The Honey Trap to Stream on Demand by Margaret Hall

Written by Leo McGann and directed by Matt Torney, the Off-Broadway production will stream in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Return of Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe Finds Additional Cast by Margaret Hall

John Kevin Jones will summon the famed poet to tell his classic tales in the Merchant’s House Museum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Meet Rocky Horror Show's Broadway Creatures of the Night by Margaret Hall

Amber Gray, Juliette Lewis, Michaela Jae, Stephanie Hsu, more will star in the revival of the cult classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31AM
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Watch: Fall in Love With 'New York' All Over Again With Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by Margaret Hall

The new Broadway musical visited Good Morning America January 28 to perform a special medley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

See Who's Starring in London Avenue Q Revival by Margaret Hall

The anniversary production will be directed by the original award-winning Broadway director Jason Moore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

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

Screen stars Owen Teague and Abbey Lee make their New York stage debuts in the work about two lost souls who meet at Alcoholics Anonymous.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Watch: Get a 1st Look at Alley Theatre's Production of Real Women Have Curves by Margaret Hall

The play, recently adapted into a short-lived Broadway musical, follows five Latine women navigating the pressures of immigration and cultural expectations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

How to Get Cheap Tickets to Chess on Broadway by Margaret Hall

There's several budget friendly ticket options for one of the hottest tickets in town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals Pauses Productions at the Terris Theatre by Margaret Hall

Sharply rising production costs and shifting audience habits have made the Terris Theatre’s focus on new shows challenging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

See Ragtime Star Caissie Levy Perform 'Back to Before' on Today by Margaret Hall

The hit revival continues at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

See Who's Starring in New Beetlejuice National Tour by Margaret Hall

Following its third run on Broadway, Beetlejuice the Musical will haunt 50 cities across North America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

London's National Theatre's 2026 Season to Feature Cate Blanchett, Lesley Manville, Sandra Oh, Letitia Wright by Margaret Hall

The season will boast high-profile National Theatre debuts, the return of beloved favorites, and more than a few surprise reunions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

The Outsiders Has Recouped on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning musical recouped as of the week ending December 28, 2025.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Monday, January 26, 2026

Get a 1st Listen to Luke Evans in Rocky Horror Show on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Sam Pinkleton will direct the revival of the Richard O'Brien cult classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

What Are The Reviews For Elevator Repair Service's Ulysses? by Margaret Hall

The company's new take on the James Joyce classic is now running Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

How to Get Cheap Tickets to Hamilton on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Here's how to get into the room where it happens at the Richard Rodgers Theatre without breaking the bank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Disney Icon Roger Allers Has Died at 76 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Allers had a supreme influence on the animated films that made up the Disney Renaissance, including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

The Traitors Is Coming to the London Stage by Margaret Hall

The psychological television series is based on social deduction games like Mafia and Werewolf.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off