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Friday, November 10, 2023

Max Von Essen First Did Chicago 24 Years Ago. Here's Why He's Come Back by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominee, who originally toured as Mary Sunshine, steps into lawyer Billy Flynn's wingtips.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Autumn Hurlbert, Bruce Sabath, Akron Lanier Watson, More to Star in Musical Reading at Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

The Carousel of Inevitability and Certain Foreboding is being offered as part of the library's Across a Crowded Room program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

New Mischief Comedy Mind Mangler Begins Previews Off-Broadway November 10 by Margaret Hall

The show previously enjoyed a run in the West End, a U.K. tour, and a successful Edinburgh Fringe run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM
Thursday, November 9, 2023

The One Where Matthew Perry Wrote a Play, The End of Longing by Margaret Hall

The late Perry wrote and starred in an Off-Broadway play, which was down the street from the Friends apartment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

To Sean Young, 'Fame Is Trauma' by Margaret Hall

The screen star was exiled from Hollywood. Now she's a lead in Ode to the Wasp Woman Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K Benefiting Broadway Cares Opens Registration by Margaret Hall

Participants pledge to raise a minimum of $250, which can provide 25 HIV tests or 100 healthy meals for those living with a debilitating illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Ode to the Wasp Woman Opens Off-Broadway November 9 by Margaret Hall

The play follows the last 48 hours of four different 1950s B movie stars who were either slain or discovered dead under disputed circumstances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

New Cast Announced for West End's The Mousetrap, Longest-Running Play in the World by Margaret Hall

The Agatha Christie murder mystery continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio by Margaret Hall

Performances will begin November 15 at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Brian Friel's Translations Extends at Irish Rep by Margaret Hall

The first of the Off-Broadway company's Friel Project series is directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Sleep No More to Close Off-Broadway After 5,000 Performances by Margaret Hall

The beloved adaptation of Macbeth kickstarted a craze for immersive theatre throughout New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of West End's Backstairs Billy, Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans? by Margaret Hall

Marcelo Dos Santos' new comedy explores a pivotal moment in the 50-year relationship between the Queen Mother and William "Billy" Tallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite and Playbill Pick Palatable Gay Robot to Play Ars Nova by Margaret Hall

Stephen Brower, who penned the solo show, also stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth To Join Shoshana Bean for Holiday Concert at the Apollo by Margaret Hall

The pair will present a one-night-only concert at Harlem’s famed venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Ins Choi to Star in UK Premiere of Kim’s Convenience by Margaret Hall

The 2011 stage play spawned a Netflix sitcom adaptation of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Monday, November 6, 2023

The Revamped Pal Joey at New York City Center Is the Latest in a Long Line of Rewrites by Margaret Hall

Richard LaGravenese and Daniel “Koa” Beaty share the inspiration behind their version of the Rodgers and Hart classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Brittany K. Allen's Redwood Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway premiere was originally slated for April 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Danny Burstein, Audra McDonald, Judy Kuhn, More to Star in 2nd Season of Anti-Censorship Theatre Podcast by Margaret Hall

Banned Together features songs, scenes, and monologues that American communities have banned or censored.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Corbin Bleu to Star in Industry Reading of New Musical Winghaven Park by Margaret Hall

Bleu will be joined by Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer, Alexandra Socha, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Sarah Paulson Honored at Second Stage Theater Gala November 6 by Margaret Hall

The Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner will make a Broadway return via Second Stage beginning November 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young Host Arthur Miller Foundation Honors November 6 by Margaret Hall

This year's honors celebrate playwright Martyna Majok, philanthropists Jerre and Mary Joy Stead, and theatre teacher Talia Jaime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Tragedy Plus Time Begins Off-Broadway Run November 4 by Margaret Hall

The Ed Byrne solo show will play Soho Playhouse next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, November 3, 2023

Ryan McCartan, Samantha Pauley, Zachary Noah Piser, More to Star in Broadway Sings Taylor Swift by Margaret Hall

Original arrangements of the pop superstar's hit songs will be presented at The Cutting Room, accompanied by a 14-piece orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Watch: See the Trailer for Twilight Parody Musical Dusk: A Bite Sized Love Story, Filmed Live on Stage by Margaret Hall

A filmed version of the Edinburgh Fringe sell-out hit is available now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

New Musical Here I Am Will Premiere Off-Broadway in 2024 by Margaret Hall

The modern love story is centered around social media, and the effect it has on interpersonal relationships and our self conception.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Dana Aber's Baggage at the Door Opens Off-Broadway November 2 by Margaret Hall

The new one woman musical explores the complicated nature of healing from trauma, and the many faces we use to hide pain from the outside world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Lookingglass Alice Will Air on PBS From Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

The 90-minute circus spectacular follows Alice through a Wonderland of music and movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

'Autism Isn't Something to Fear': How to Dance in Ohio Is Breaking Grounds in Autistic Representation by Margaret Hall

The cast of the new coming-of-age Broadway musical discuss why their show is unprecedented, and how Hal Prince was an early champion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite We’ll Have Nun Of It to Play London's The Other Palace by Margaret Hall

The new musical takes place in the 1960s, as four friends navigate convent school life, with a background of pop, soul, and folk music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Fringe Favorite Dark Noon, More Joins St. Ann's Warehouse's 2023-2024 Season by Margaret Hall

Three U.K. originated productions will now play the Brooklyn venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Jenn Colella, L Morgan Lee, Taylor Iman Jones, More Featured on New Xena: Warrior Musical Album by Margaret Hall

The musical previously enjoyed a successful run last year at Brooklyn’s 3 Dollar Bill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

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