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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

How Brooks Ashmanskas Became One Of Broadway's Most Recognizable Funny Faces by Margaret Hall

The two-time Tony nominee prepares for his 16th Broadway show, Smash, while reflecting on his comedy influences: his father and Martin Short.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Watch 4 Songs From the 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 01:32PM

See Who's Leading Austenland World Premiere Concert in London by Margaret Hall

The musical based on Shannon Hale's novel (and film) of the same name comes from the team behind the Between the Lines stage adaption.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

The Twenty-Sided Tavern to Close Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

While the production naturally appeals to Dungeons & Dragons players, knowledge of the tabletop role-play world is not required.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Eric Bogosian's Humpty Dumpty to Premiere Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play, which explores themes of isolation, survival, and societal breakdown through the lens of a digital blackout, was first written in 2000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

U.K. Premiere of White Rose: The Musical Officially Opens March 4 by Margaret Hall

The musical follows a group of student activists who stood up to Hitler in Nazi Germany, distributing leaflets that challenged his propaganda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Monday, March 3, 2025

PBS Sets Premiere Date for David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, Filmed Live on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Roundabout production was the long-awaited Broadway premiere of Hwang's semi-autobiographical play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Bess Wohl's Liberation Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Bess Wohl's Liberation Extends Opens Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Sara Bareilles Will Preview New Musical The Interestings at Amplify 2025 Concert by Margaret Hall

Also featuring Real Women Have Curves’ Joy Huerta, the evening at Sony Hall will benefit Maestra Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

New Musical Bordello To Receive Public Workshop in London by Margaret Hall

Bordello is the story of the immigrant Polish woman who brought down an international Jewish sex-trafficking ring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Chilina Kennedy, Katherine Winter, Michael Scott Launch New York Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

The Artist Collective's inaugural company brings together performers, directors, writers, designers, and producers whose work has previously been seen on Broadway and Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Sunday, March 2, 2025

Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer-Winning English Finishes Limited Broadway Run March 2 by Margaret Hall

The work takes place in an Iranian classroom where adult students practice for an English-language proficiency exam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Saturday, March 1, 2025

James Graham’s Punch Begins Performances at London's Young Vic March 1 by Margaret Hall

Based on the book Right From Wrong, Punch comes to London after a run at Nottingham Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, February 28, 2025

Alex Joseph Grayson Joins The Outsiders on Broadway February 28 by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical winner continues at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, February 27, 2025

See Which Stars Are Flipping the Script For Broadway Backwards 2025 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Oscar Winning Actor Gene Hackman Dies at 95 by Margaret Hall

The versatile performer was found in his longtime Sante Fe home alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, who was also deceased at the time of discovery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

What Do Reviews Say of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

U.K. Premiere of White Rose: The Musical Begins Performances February 27 by Margaret Hall

The musical follows a group of student activists who stood up to Hitler in Nazi Germany, distributing leaflets that challenged his propaganda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Elizabeth LeCompte and Spalding Gray's Nayatt School Will Be Reimagined Off-Broadway in Nayatt School Redux by Margaret Hall

The original 1978 piece was Gray’s first foray into the monologue form, launching his influential career as an autobiographical monologist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Second Stage Welcomes 9 New Trustees by Margaret Hall

The new members come from an array of backgrounds, from law and education fields to the Olympics and Paralympic Foundation and Gates Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Town Hall to Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda at 2025 Inaugural Spring Shout by Margaret Hall

The event will also pay tribute to Town Hall’s Board President Emeritus, Tom Wirtshafter, with the Town Hall Friend of the Arts Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Cynthia Erivo to Join Crime Dramedy Poker Face As 6 Identical Siblings by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner will play opposite Emmy nominee Natasha Lyonne on the Peacock television show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Photos: Step Into Rehearsals for 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 05:32PM

Women & Theatre Podcast to Release Series for Women's History Month by Margaret Hall

In March, the podcast will dive deep into the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Wakako Yamauchi, Lesya Ukrainka, and Hannah Cowley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

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