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Monday, October 6, 2025

Love Never Dies Star Ben Lewis Has Died at 46 by Margaret Hall

The Australian baritenor starred in the filmed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

How To Get $45 Tickets to Beetlejuice on Broadway by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Hazbin Hotel is Coming to Broadway for a 1-Night-Only Concert by Margaret Hall

The animated musical series follows the princess of Hell as she sets about fulfilling her dream of opening a hotel to rehabilitate sinners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Are the Bennet Girls OK?, Adapted From Pride and Prejudice, Extends Again Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Eric Tucker directs Emily Breeze's play for Bedlam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Gracie Lawrence Departs Just in Time on Broadway October 5 by Margaret Hall

Lawrence was Tony-nominated for her Broadway debut performance as Connie Francis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, October 3, 2025

See Ana Villafañe and Jordan Donica Dance Up a Storm in 'Two Lost Souls' From Damn Yankees by Margaret Hall

The Washington, D.C. production is newly revised by Will Power, Doug Wright, and Lynn Ahrens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Lucy Liu Completes Lineup for 2025 Icons of Culture Festival by Margaret Hall

Held at the the Perelman Performing Arts Center, the festival will feature conversations with women who are making a distinct mark in our society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Tony Winner Judy Kaye to Star in Industry Reading of Grindr Mom by Margaret Hall

The solo play is about a conservative Mormon mother who opens a Grindr account to better understand her gay son.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Patricia Routledge Has Died at 96 by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner charmed on stage and screen, but it was her performance in Keeping Up Appearances that became iconic on both sides of the pond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Susan Stroman Will Honor Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty at American Songbook Association Tribute by Margaret Hall

The evening will feature performances by Lillias White, Kate Baldwin, Nikki Renée Daniels, Elizabeth Stanley, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Thursday, October 2, 2025

Wicked Mass Singalong to Be Held in London. Schools Worldwide Encouraged to Participate by Margaret Hall

The event will be streamed live from London's O2 Arena.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Will Swenson to Reprise Role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise in Australia. by Margaret Hall

After originating it on Broadway, Swenson will step back into the "Sweet Caroline" crooner's shoes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Get a 1st Look at the Austrian Non-Replica Production of Wicked by Margaret Hall

Oz is getting a makeover in this new German-language production, running in Bühne Baden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

James Lapine Will Be Honored at Second Stage Theater's Annual Gala by Margaret Hall

Lapine will be honored alongside Melissa and Gregory Fleming this November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Get a 1st Look at Season 2 of Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video by Margaret Hall

The animated musical series follows the princess of Hell as she sets about fulfilling her dream of opening a hotel to rehabilitate sinners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

How Victoria Clark Turns 'The Most Unexpected Moments Into Magic' by Margaret Hall

From getting stuck while flying in Cinderella to her mic going out during the Tony Awards, this Broadway legend has learned to roll with the punches.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

What Do the Critics Think of Chloë Grace Moretz, Amy Landecker, River Lipe-Smith-Led Caroline? by Margaret Hall

The Preston Max Allen play has again extended Off-Broadway at MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Beetlejuice, Mexodus, The Outsiders, More to Participate in Banned Book Week by Margaret Hall

No Book Bans is partnering with a number of New York theatrical productions this Banned Books Week, celebrating the freedom to experience stories without censorship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Dates Revealed for Kelli O'Hara, Rocky Horror, Rose Byrne, More in Roundabout's 2026 Broadway Season by Margaret Hall

Roundabout will renovate the recently renamed Todd Haimes Theatre for much of the season before reopening the venue in spring 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Rishi Varma's Sulfur Bottom Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Set in a decaying home on the edge of industrial sprawl, the work explores the quiet devastation of environmental collapse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

See Which Theatre Stars Made the 2025 TIME100 Next List by Margaret Hall

The Next annual list recognizes 100 emerging leaders from around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Photos: The Young Are on the Road in Suffs' National Tour by Margaret Hall

With a Tony-winning book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, the work explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Oratorio for Living Things Begins Off-Broadway Return September 30 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31AM
Monday, September 29, 2025

Photos: Danielle Brooks, Kieran Culkin, Keegan-Michael Key, More Have an Excellent Adventure at Opening Night of Waiting for Godot by Margaret Hall

Jamie Lloyd is directing the Samuel Beckett classic, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Watch: Leslie Odom Jr. Reflects on Returning to Hamilton by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner visited Today to talk about returning to the role of Aaron Burr a decade on.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Programming 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 11:36AM

Maria and Rosetta to Play London's West End by Margaret Hall

Centering on the legendary musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her protégé, Marie Knight, the play was written by George Brant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Sunday, September 28, 2025

Jeff Ross' Take a Banana for the Ride Closes on Broadway September 28 by Margaret Hall

The Emmy-nominated comedian and noted celebrity roaster's solo show was filmed for Netflix.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, September 26, 2025

Iraisa Ann Reilly and Liba Vaynberg Receive Roundabout Underground Residencies by Margaret Hall

Introduced last season, the Underground program was founded to foster artistic risk-taking that may not be commercially viable.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Mike Bartlett’s Bull Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The hyper-intimate play centers on three employees faced with the impending layoff of one of their team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Get a 1st Listen to 'The Explorer & The Bear' 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 10:59AM

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