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Friday, September 26, 2025

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
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Forever Noon: A Twilight Saga Musical Parody Will Play New York by Margaret Hall

The reading will coincide with the 20th anniversary the first book in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Get a 1st Look at 13 Going on 30 - The Musical by Margaret Hall

The movie-turned-stage musical is making its world premiere at Manchester Opera House in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

10 Theatrical Memoirs and Biographies to Cozy Up With This Fall by Margaret Hall

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, nostalgia, or simply a great story well told, a theatre memoir is a perfect companion for the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Black Theatre United Reveals New Installment of The Business of Show Discussion Series by Margaret Hall

Hosted by NaTasha Yvette Williams and led by certified financial counselor Reshonah Bennett, the interactive workshop will offer a holistic approach to financial wellness for creatives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Jeff Ross' Take a Banana for the Ride Will Be Filmed For Netflix by Margaret Hall

In the new solo show, Ross offers audiences insight into his life as America’s Roastmaster General.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The self-aware Exorcist parody explores when horror tips over into hilarity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

10 Thrillifying Reveals in the Final Wicked: For Good Trailer by Margaret Hall

'Thank Goodness'! The Tin Man! Pants! This trailer is quite exciting if you're a Wicked fan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Batman-Themed Gotham Rogues Musical to Play Joe's Pub by Margaret Hall

Written by Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch, the show is an unauthorized Batman villain parody.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

See the New Cast of The Outsiders on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning hit continues at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Get a 1st Look at Mike Bartlett’s Bull 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 12:48PM

Aaron James McKenzie to Star in New Musical by Tom Morello, Revolution(s) by Margaret Hall

The new musical from the Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave musician follows a soldier and aspiring musician who return home from Afghanistan to discover the South Side of Chicago is no…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, September 22, 2025

Dael Orlandersmith's Spiritus, Inspired by Dante's Inferno, to Get Off-Broadway Reading Series by Margaret Hall

Each performance will feature a different celebrated actor taking on the role of Virgil.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Pirates! The Penzance Musical Will Release Its Broadway Album Next Month 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 01:42PM

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

Eric Tucker directs Emily Breeze's play for Bedlam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

What Do the Reviews Say About Damn Yankees at Arena Stage? by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

What Do the Critics Think of Weather Girl Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The show garnered multiple awards at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and transferred to Soho Theatre in London: Netflix is now developing it as a limited series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Sunday, September 21, 2025

13 Going on 30 - The Musical Begins Performances September 21 by Margaret Hall

The stage adaptation has been in the works since at least 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, September 19, 2025

How to Get $19.70 Tickets to Liberation on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The work made its world premiere Off-Broadway earlier this year via Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

See Jonathan Groff Perform 'Mack The Knife' on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon by Margaret Hall

Groff stopped by the late night show to showcase his Tony nominated performance as Bobby Darin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

See Who's Starring in Industry Reading of Saving Cinderella Musical by Margaret Hall

Christine K. Duncan's new work reimagines the classic fairytale through a contemporary lens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Hansol Jung's Site-Specific Last Call Begins September 19 by Margaret Hall

Co-directed by Jung and Dustin Wills, the play is equal parts ghost story, house party, and theatrical séance, with dramaturgy and mixology by Lexy Leuszler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Mike Bartlett’s Bull Begins Performances Off-Broadway September 19 by Margaret Hall

The play is a blistering look at workplace relationships when three employees face imminent layoffs and a simple truth: two will stay, one will go.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Jan Sport in London's Oscar at the Crown by Margaret Hall

Following Off-Broadway and Edinburgh Fringe Festival runs, the musical plays a new venue custom built for the immersive production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Marc Shaiman to Release Memoir in 2026 by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning composer and lyricist is behind one of the biggest Broadway hits of the 2000s, Hairspray, as well as an array of beloved cult classics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Photos: Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Nathan Lane, More Attend Opening Night of Art on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The revival, starring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale, opened September 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Applications Now Open for the Drama League's 2026-2027 Directors Project by Margaret Hall

The program is a suite of fellowships, residencies, and assistantships for emerging and established stage directors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Equus Is Coming Back to London by Margaret Hall

The Peter Shaffer drama will be part of the Menier Chocolate Factory's 2025–2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Kevin Csolak to Join The Outsiders on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning hit continues at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

What Do the Critics Think of Art on Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The revival, starring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale, plays the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54PM

Off-Broadway's 20at20, Offering $20 Tickets, Plans Fall Return by Margaret Hall

The bi-annual promotion celebrates Off-Broadway by increasing audience access.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

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