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Thursday, February 20, 2025

World Premiere of Bess Wohl's Liberation Opens Off-Broadway February 20 by Margaret Hall

Directed by Whitney White, the Roundabout Theatre Company production features Kristolyn Lloyd, Susannah Flood, Kayla Davion, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Video: See Newsies Stars Surprise Kara Lindsay in Song at Walt Disney World by Margaret Hall

Adam Kaplan, Tommy Bracco, Jacob Guzman, and Aaron J. Albano made a surprise Newsies reunion performance February 18 at Walt Disney World.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Drama Desk Awards Set Dates for Eligibility Cut-Off, Nominations, Award Ceremony by Margaret Hall

The awards honor Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Megan Hill to Star in Off-Broadway Production of Crystal Skillman’s Open by Margaret Hall

Open is a queer love story told by an amateur magician as she attempts the impossible—to resurrect her girlfriend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Video: See Paul Tazewell's BAFTA Win for Wicked Costume Design by Margaret Hall

Tazewell continues to dominate this year's award circuit, bringing in his seventh award for Wicked: Part 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Video: An SNL50 Musical Pays Tribute to 50 Years of NYC With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nathan Lane, and More by Margaret Hall

The sketch was an all-star affair, led by John Mulaney as a heroin and hot dog–slinging street vendor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Broadway's Romeo + Juliet Recouped; Reveals Youngest Average Audience in History by Margaret Hall

The Sam Gold-directed Broadway revival of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy enjoyed an extended and largely sold-out run on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

True Crime Western Kenrex Opens at London's Southwark Playhouse February 18 by Margaret Hall

Set in Skidmore, Missouri in 1981, a man has been shot in broad deadlight with 60 witnesses, but they all claim not to have seen a thing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02AM
Sunday, February 16, 2025

Broadway's Romeo + Juliet Closes February 16 by Margaret Hall

The Sam Gold-directed Broadway revival of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy enjoyed an extended and largely sold-out run on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Saturday, February 15, 2025

U.S. Premiere of Enda Walsh's Safe House Begins Off-Broadway February 15 by Margaret Hall

The play, also featuring music by Anna Mullarkey, is a co-production between St. Ann's and Ireland's Abbey Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, February 14, 2025

See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical by Margaret Hall

The original film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinematic history, playing continuously in Mumbai since its release in 1995.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Jonathan Groff in Rehearsals 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 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

The Jonathan Larson Project Begins Performances Off-Broadway February 14 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 12:36AM
Thursday, February 13, 2025

27 Black Theatre Makers Driving Change Today by Margaret Hall

Playbill celebrates a selection of theatremakers, on and off stage, who are changing the paradigm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Colman Domingo Joins West End Producing Team For Ryan Calais Cameron's Retrograde by Margaret Hall

The play will transfer to London's Apollo Theater later this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Off-Broadway's The Jonathan Larson Project Reveals New Casting, Digital Rush Program 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 11:18AM

New Musical Platinum Dreams Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

Adapted from Platinum by Will Holt and Bruce Vilanch, and Sunset by Will Holt, Platinum Dreams will be directed by York Interim Artistic Director Joseph Hayward.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

40th Annual Artios Awards Held February 12 by Margaret Hall

The annual awards honor casting professionals in film, television, and theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame Begins World Premiere February 12 by Margaret Hall

The play is an exploration of identity, family, and the courage it takes to live authentically.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Collective Transformation Fundraiser for the Transgender Law Center Set For The Green Room 42 by Margaret Hall

Showcasing transgender and gender-expansive artists both on and off the stage, proceeds raised will help combat the bigoted political actions being taken across the US.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Juan Castano, Julia Chan, Ryan Spahn Will Lead Ken Urban's Danger and Opportunity Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Jack Serio is directing the production at the East Village Basement, a new downtown venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Rob Madge to Voice Mother Teresa in World Tour of Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story by Margaret Hall

The show combines drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry, and queer joy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, February 10, 2025

Photos: Get A 1st Look at Mint Theater Company’s Garside’s Career by Margaret Hall

Matt Dickson directs Harold Brighouse's political satire Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Ben Vereen to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Chita Rivera Awards by Margaret Hall

Named for one of the greatest dance icons in American theatre history, the Chita Rivera Awards honor dancers and choreographers throughout the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Kara Lindsay Goes Public With Breast Cancer Diagnosis by Margaret Hall

The Once Upon a Mattress and Newsies star revealed the news in a social media post.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Tony Roberts Has Died at 85 by Margaret Hall

Known to the general public for his collaborations with Woody Allen, Mr. Roberts was a prolific stage actor, appearing in 24 Broadway productions throughout his career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: The Boundary Breaking Work of Samora la Perdida by Margaret Hall

La Perdida is a trans trilingual creator and performer whose work straddles a language divide to emphasize the creative possibilities within the hybrid language of Spanglish.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell Led Much Ado About Nothing Begins Performances February 10 by Margaret Hall

The play is the second production in The Jamie Lloyd Company’s season of Shakespeare at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02AM
Friday, February 7, 2025

Mandy Patinkin To Play Mob Boss Anthony Accardo in JFK Thriller November 1963 by Margaret Hall

The film purports to examine the Chicago Outfit’s alleged involvement in the JFK assassination, drawing directly from firsthand accounts and insights from the family of crime boss Sam Gian…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Chelsea Packard, Matt Bogart, Jessica Grové to Star in Revised Sense & Sensibility by Margaret Hall

Amended by creator Paul Gordon, the new production will premiere in Dexter, Michigan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Wicked's Paul Tazewell Wins Costume Designers Guild Award by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning designer has also donated a Shiz University costume to auction in support of the IATSE Emergency Relief Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM