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Monday, October 27, 2025

Darren Criss to Close Out Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Alexandra Burke Will Play Chaka Khan in I’m Every Woman Musical by Margaret Hall

The London production of the jukebox musical features a book by Nia T. Hill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Friday, October 24, 2025

Becky Ann Baker, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, Roslyn Ruff Set for The Long Christmas Dinner Reading at Symphony Space by Margaret Hall

Thornton Wilder's one-act play compresses 90 years of a family’s history into the span of a single holiday meal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, David Henry Hwang, Lloyd Suh, Amanda Green Set for Dramatists Guild Digital Talkback Series by Margaret Hall

After two years on pause, the Guild's series is returning for a sixth season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Get a Fresh Look at the New Cast of London's Mamma Mia! by Margaret Hall

The long-running international hit continues at the Novello Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Hannah Senesh Opens Off-Broadway October 23, With Free Tickets for Students by Margaret Hall

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene play is about a young Jewish woman who saved European Jews during the Holocaust.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

My Neighbour Totoro Extends in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The stage show is based on Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 1988 animated Studio Ghibli film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Get a 1st Look at Bess Wohl's Liberation on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play, which made its world premiere Off-Broadway earlier this year, has brought its full original company to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Rajiv Joseph's Archduke, Starring Patrick Page, Begins Performances Off-Broadway October 23 by Margaret Hall

The piece explores the life of Gavrilo Princip—best remembered as Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassin—and the instigator of World War I.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Lorna Courtney Announces Heathers Departure; McKenzie Kurtz and Olivia Hardy to Go on Leave by Margaret Hall

The show has announced the cast replacements, which includes a familiar face.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

Bartlett Sher Named Recipient of 2026 'Mr. Abbott' Award by Margaret Hall

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation will present the Tony-winning director with the award in March 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

See Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty Belt Out 'American Express' from Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, will premiere on Broadway November 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Check Out All of the Dances (and Final Scores) From Wicked Night on Dancing With the Stars by Margaret Hall

The ballroom was transformed into Oz for one short day October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Wicked: One Wonderful Night NBC Special, Airing in November by Margaret Hall

Filmed at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the concert transforms the legendary venue into the Emerald City, complete with a 37-piece live orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Watch: Get an Early Look at 'Wonderful' from Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

The second part of the smash-hit Wicked film duology will be released November 21

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Tartuffe Is a Weapon In This Dark Age of Misinformation and Fake News by Margaret Hall

Tony winners André De Shields and Matthew Broderick are leading two different Off-Broadway productions, showing how Molière’s farce is unfortunately timely.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Irish Rep Will Bring Back Their It’s A Wonderful Life! This Holiday by Margaret Hall

The production reimagines the beloved film as a live radio broadcast, filled with nostalgic holiday songs, vintage commercials, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Ella Hickson’s Wendy & Peter Pan Begins in London October 21 by Margaret Hall

The Royal Shakespeare Company production, a fresh take on the J.M. Barrie classic Peter Pan, plays the Barbican Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Music Director Tim Weil To Reveal Secrets in Making Rent Book by Margaret Hall

Featuring forwards by Neil Patrick Harris and Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the book will explore Weil's journey from audition accompanist through music director on Jonathan Larson’s rock opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Beth Leavel Will Receive Sarah Siddons Society Award by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner is being recognized for her outstanding artistic achievement in theatre by the Chicago organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

What Do Reviews Say About Off-Broadway's SNL-Themed Not Ready for Prime Time? by Margaret Hall

Written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers, the unauthorized play tracks the beginnings of Saturday Night Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Leenya Rideout Joins Batman-Themed Gotham Rogues Musical by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, October 20, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Beetlejuice's Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The first national tour is playing a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Colman Domingo Will Voice the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

The second part of the smash-hit Wicked film duology has revealed one more piece of crucial casting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM
Friday, October 17, 2025

Photos: Enter Benzini's Ring with the National Tour of Water For Elephants by Margaret Hall

The musical, seen on Broadway in 2024, tells the story of a man who runs away from his life, only to find himself caught up in a traveling circus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Victor Carrillo Tracey to Play Sodapop Curtis in The Outsiders by Margaret Hall

Tracey will take over the role while original star, Jason Schmidt, goes on a leave of absence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

What Do Reviews Think of Oratorio for Living Things's Off-Broadway Return? by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

New Musical Roam Sets London Concert Staging by Margaret Hall

Ramon Karimloo, Melanie La Barrie, Jordan Luke Gage, and Diego Rodriguez will star in the work blending rock, pop, and Romani music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Exclusive: Get a 1st Listen to Ramin Karimloo's 'Cat-Like Tread' from Pirates! The Penzance Musical Album 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 03:02PM

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