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Friday, March 14, 2025

Photos: Jonathan Groff Croons It Up in the Rehearsal Room for Broadway's Just In Time by Margaret Hall

Starring the Merrily We Roll Along Tony winner as Bobby Darin, the musical will begin in March 28 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Video: See Jordan Fisher 'Defying Gravity' at Broadway Backwards by Margaret Hall

The star-studded evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Will Make North American Premiere at A.R.T. by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy previously enjoy a successful run in London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Former The Phantom Of The Opera Star to Represent U.K. at Eurovision Song Contest by Margaret Hall

The song, "What the Hell Just Happened?," is a country-pop comedy anthem to the morning after a one-night-stand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Watch: George Clooney Takes His Broadway Debut Bow in Good Night, and Good Luck by Margaret Hall

David Cromer is at the helm of the new play, co-written by Clooney and Grant Heslov from their 2005 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

2025 Broadway Backwards Concert Raises Record-Breaking Sum by Margaret Hall

The star-studded evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Photos: Step Into Rehearsals With Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Margaret Hall

Based on the an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, the play is set in the world of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Sidney Poitier Drama Retrograde by Margaret Hall

The play centers on the trailblazing actor-activist on the precipice of signing his career-defining Hollywood contract.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Real Women Have Curves Co-Composer Joy Huerta to Offer Acoustic Concert Alongside $50 Ticket Offer by Margaret Hall

The musical will begin performances April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Video: Nathan Lane On Starring in 'The Gay Golden Girls,' Mid-Century Modern by Margaret Hall

Lane previewed the sitcom during a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway's Good Night, and Good Luck, Starring George Clooney, Begins Performances March 12 by Margaret Hall

Co-written by Clooney and Grant Heslov from the 2005 film, David Cromer directs the new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Nazareth Hassan's Bowl EP Will Transform Vineyard Theatre Into a 360º Skate Bowl by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway production will feature an in-the-round design allowing audiences to get up close to the live skateboarding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Starter for Ten to Return to Bristol Old Vic With Great British Baking Show Star Mel Giedroyc by Margaret Hall

The 1980s-set coming-of-age story explores love and social class against the backdrop of the legendary British quiz show University Challenge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

What Do The Critics Think of The Jonathan Larson Project Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the project features more than 20 seldom-heard songs by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, March 10, 2025

The Rocky Horror Show Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Its Broadway Run March 10 by Margaret Hall

Playbill looks back at Rocky Horror's well... rocky New York history, ahead of its 2026 Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Irish Repertory Theatre's Beckett Briefs to Stream by Margaret Hall

Directed by Ciarán O'Reilly, the piece stars Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham, Roger Dominic Casey, Kate Forbes, and Sarah Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

How to See George Clooney in Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway for $49 by Margaret Hall

Co-written by Clooney and Grant Heslov from the 2005 film, David Cromer will direct the new play later this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Video: See 'Make It Work' From New Broadway Musical Real Women Have Curves by Margaret Hall

The musical will begin performances April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

Playbill Songwriter Series: The Endless Ear Worms of Ellen Winter by Margaret Hall

Winter is a Brooklyn-based composer, music producer, and performer whose melodies you may recognize from your TikTok feed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

The Picture of Dorian Gray Begins Performances on Broadway March 10 by Margaret Hall

Succession star Sarah Snook won an Olivier Award for her performance in the solo play in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Broadway Backwards 2025 Held at Gershwin Theatre March 10 by Margaret Hall

The star-studded evening benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, March 8, 2025

West End Return of My Neighbour Totoro Begins Performances March 8 by Margaret Hall

The stage adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli film previously took home six Olivier Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Friday, March 7, 2025

Video: Get a 1st Look at New Spring Awakening Documentary by Casey Likes by Margaret Hall

Featuring co-creator Steven Sater reflecting on the original production and how Likes' Arizona revival reimagines its contents, the film will premiere next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Michael Arden and Caissie Levy to Join The Lost Boys Songwriters The Rescues in Concert by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Arden is attached to direct the Broadway adaptation of the 1987 vampire film, while Levy starred in an earlier workshop of the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Mischief Theatre to Bring Christmas Carol Goes Wrong to London's West End by Margaret Hall

The brand new comedy from the Play That Goes Wrong creators brings the chaos and humour of The Cornley Amateur Drama Society to the work of Charles Dickens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

How to Get $49 Tickets to Broadway's The Picture of Dorian Gray by Margaret Hall

Succession star Sarah Snook won an Olivier Award for her performance in the solo play in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Kelli O'Hara, Rocky Horror, Rose Byrne, More Part of Roundabout's 2025-2026 Broadway Season by Margaret Hall

Programming for Roundabout's Off-Broadway season will include Rajiv Joseph's Archduke and Alex Lin's Chinese Republicans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

New York Center for Immersive Theater Launched by Bated Breath Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

Made possible by ChaShaMa, the venue will offer analysis, training, mentorship, and space for collaboration and performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

See Who's Joining John Lithgow in West End Transfer of Giant by Margaret Hall

The play comes on the heels of a broader conversation about Roald Dahl's work and the prejudice embedded in many of his stories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Joe DiPietro's F**king Men to Return to London by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Schnitzler's La Ronde, DiPietro's play reimagines the tale of sexual power, discovery, and exploration in the context of today’s gay scene.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Veteran Stage Manager Frank Hartenstein Has Died at 85 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Hartenstein was the stage manager for a wide range of landmark original Broadway productions, including A Chorus Line, Into the Woods, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre