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Friday, July 5, 2024

Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical Opens in London's West End July 5 by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Improv Comedy Mischief Movie Night Sets Off-West End Return by Margaret Hall

Presented by the original company members behind The Play The Goes Wrong, the comedy will return for 5 weeks only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Broadway's Suffs Disrupted by Protesters by Margaret Hall

As banners unfurled and chants echoed through the Music Box Theatre, the protest history of the musical was firmly transported into the 21st century.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

How Eric Bogosian Achieved a Lifelong Dream in AMC's Interview with the Vampire by Margaret Hall

The Pulitzer finalist dives deep on the shocking season two finale, his next stage project, and fans comparing him to Anthony Bourdain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Natalie Weiss Led Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Begins Performances July 3 by Margaret Hall

The production is the final offering of Olney Theatre’s 2023-24 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Photos: See JoJo Siwa Hit The Dance Floor at Broadway's Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

The self-proclaimed "inventor of gay pop" visited the '80s-inspired musical to celebrate pride month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Reviews: What Do The Critics Think of From Here Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Set in 2016, the musical centers on the community's journey to recover from the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Cyndi Lauper Looks Back on the Colors of Her Career by Margaret Hall

The pop icon has a new documentary and a farewell tour. Plus, she gives an update on Working Girl the Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, July 1, 2024

Ann Harada, Julie Halston, Anika Larsen, and Jackie Hoffman Will Be Dorothy Parker in Benefit Performance at The Players by Margaret Hall

Five-time Tony nominee Douglas Carter Beane has created and is directing the new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Kenny Leon on That Time He Directed 2 Plays in 2 Cities, At the Same Time by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning director just wrapped up Purlie Victorious and he's now working on Home and Our Town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM
Sunday, June 30, 2024

Appropriate Ends Broadway Run June 30 by Margaret Hall

The Second Stage Theater production won the Tony for Best Revival of a Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, June 29, 2024

New Musical From Here Officially Opens Off-Broadway June 29 by Margaret Hall

Set in 2016, the musical centers on the community's journey to recover from the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, June 28, 2024

Watch: See the West End's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Perform 'When E're She Looked At Me' by Margaret Hall

Jethro Compton directs the new musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

New Album Schwartz Songs, Celebrating The Music of Composer Stephen Schwartz, Released June 28 by Margaret Hall

Showcasing a variety of West End talent, the record features material from Prince of Egypt, Pippin, Children of Eden, Wicked, Godspell, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Found the Party! The Great Gatsby Releases Broadway Cast Recording June 28 by Margaret Hall

Set in the Roaring '20s, the musical follows eccentric millionaire Jay Gatsby, who will stop at nothing in his tragic pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy young woman whom he loved in his yo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical Begins Performances in London's West End June 28 by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, June 27, 2024

Photos: See Marc Kudisch, Alison Fraser, Howard McGillin, More in Almost Got 'Em Reading by Margaret Hall

Hosted by Club Cumming, the show is an unauthorized Batman villain parody.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Playbill Pick BATSU! to Return to Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

BATSU! Edinburgh will feature an ensemble of over 30 performers from the shows New York City, Chicago, and London productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Grant Gustin Sets Departure Date From Broadway's Water For Elephants by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Prima Facie To Return Movie Theatres Worldwide by Margaret Hall

Star Jodie Comer received both Tony and Olivier Awards for her performance in the stage play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

New Musical From Here Begins Off-Broadway Premiere June 27 by Margaret Hall

Set in 2016, the musical centers on the community's journey to recover from the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Photos: Step Inside Stereophonic's Album Signing by Margaret Hall

The signing offered the company a moment to celebrate the productions impressive Tony take home with the productions fan base.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands Is Headed to Movie Theatres by Margaret Hall

Based on the Tim Burton movie, the dance piece premiered in 2005.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

All-Star Cast Announced for The Hollywood Bowl's Boublil and Schönberg Tribute Concert Do You Hear the People Sing? by Margaret Hall

The concert will feature hits from Les Misérables and Miss Saigon as well as rarely heard material from their musicals Martin Guerre, The Pirate Queen, and La Révolution Française.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Aaron Tveit to Star in TV Adaptation of Sci-Fi Classic Earth Abides by Margaret Hall

The adaptation of George R. Stewart’s novel comes from MGM+ Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

See Who Will Star in the Broadway Run of Jez Butterworth's The Hills of California by Margaret Hall

Sam Mendes directs the new play from The Ferryman playwright, currently running in London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Meet the Cohort for the 2024 Edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals by Margaret Hall

The program is a rigorous intensive where emerging theatre artists on both sides of the curtain join a weeklong professional development initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Leslye Headland's Cult of Love to Bow On Broadway This Fall by Margaret Hall

Headland's family drama will be joined Off-Broadway by a new work from Pulitzer winner Donald Margulies as a part of Second Stage Theater's fall season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg Join Broadway's Back to the Future June 25 by Margaret Hall

The Broadway production, which opened in August 2023, currently plays the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, June 24, 2024

Photos: See Ruthie Ann Miles, Marsha Mason, More Rehearse for A Little Night Music in Concert by Margaret Hall

John Doyle will direct the four concerts at Lincoln Center, which will feature new orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, who will also conduct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

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