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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Surprise! Suffs Broadway Cast Album Drops Early June 6 by Margaret Hall

The digital release of the Best Musical Tony nominee comes via Atlantic Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Olivier Winner John Dagleish to Star in West End Musical Adaptation of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Sara Crowe and Grace Darling to Star in Queen Victoria Docu-Play at Edinburgh Fringe 2024 by Margaret Hall

The play has been written entirely in Queen Victoria’s own words, taken from her letters and journals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

North American Tour of Back to the Future, Starring Don Stephenson and Caden Brauch, Begins June 6 by Margaret Hall

The tour of the London and Broadway musical launches at Playhouse Square in Cleveland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Here There Are Blueberries; Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich Bring a New Perspective to the Holocaust by Margaret Hall

The play dramatizes the discovery of Nazi-era photographs, which showed an untold side of life at Auschwitz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

New Musical From Here Finds Full Cast for Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Alexis Scheer's Breaking the Story Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The play follows a foreign war correspondent as she struggles to move forward from the trauma she has witnessed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Watch: The Cast of Illinoise Brings 'Jacksonville' to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by Margaret Hall

The musical is up for four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, and Best Lighting Design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Black Theatre United's 2nd Annual Gala to Honor Linda Twine, Maxine Williams, and Alicia Keys by Margaret Hall

Co-chaired by Norm Lewis and Vanessa Williams, proceeds from the Gala play a vital role in supporting Black Theatre United’s programs

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Home Opens on Broadway June 5 by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the Roundabout Theatre Company revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Watch: See Tony Nominee Brody Grant Belt Out 'Great Expectations' from The Outsiders on The Tonight Show by Margaret Hall

Broadway's Ponyboy Curtis swung by the long-running late night show to perform a new arrangement of the song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

TalentWorks NY CEO Jay Kane Dead at 65 by Margaret Hall

For more than two decades, Mr. Kane dedicated his life to finding and uplifting new talent across the industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Watch: See Tony Winner Nikki M. James Perform 'Wait My Turn' from Suffs by Margaret Hall

James is again Tony nominated for her performance as Ida B. Wells in the Suffragist musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

New Album Schwartz Songs to Celebrate The Music of Composer Stephen Schwartz 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 12:24PM

The Pajama Game Star Janis Paige Dies at 101 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Paige was one of the last remaining stars of Hollywood's Golden Age of Cinema.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Alexis Scheer's Breaking the Story Opens Off-Broadway June 4 by Margaret Hall

The play follows a foreign war correspondent as she struggles to move forward from the trauma she has witnessed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Monday, June 3, 2024

The McKittrick Hotel Extends Hypnotique — A Late Night Sultry Spectacle by Margaret Hall

The immersive after-dark experience features spontaneous performances and dancers set to a surreal soundscape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

To Paula Vogel, Writing Is a 'Hot, Throbbing, Very Wonderful, Brave Act' by Margaret Hall

The playwright explains the original inspiration behind some of her most beloved plays, including How I Learned to Drive, Indecent, and Mother Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Irish Rep's 2024 Gala Held June 3 by Margaret Hall

The event features songs from musicals the Off-Broadway company has produced in its 35-year history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Sunday, June 2, 2024

London's 15th Anniversary Spring Awakening Concert Held June 2 by Margaret Hall

Tickets to the concert raised funds to support original West End producer Imogen Kinchin's cancer treatment prior to her passing in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, June 1, 2024

Marie Curie Musical Begins English-Language Premiere in London June 1 by Margaret Hall

Originally premiering in 2020 in South Korea, the musical traces the life of the scientific pioneer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, May 31, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Alexis Scheer's Breaking the Story Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play follows a foreign war correspondent as she struggles to move forward from the trauma she has witnessed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Ben Platt Releases 3rd Studio Album, Honeymind, May 31 by Margaret Hall

The record centers on Platt's happiness with himself and in his relationship with Noah Galvin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Broadway's Illinoise Releases Cast Recording May 31 by Margaret Hall

The musical is up for four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, and Best Lighting Design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Bill Irwin's On Beckett to Return to Irish Repertory Theater Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play, inspired by the writings of celebrated playwright Samuel Beckett, previously played Irish Rep in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Casey Likes Is Trying to Figure Out 'How to Be a Human' by Margaret Hall

The Back to the Future star reflects on his meteoric rise so far, and why he's taking time off to direct Rent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Stars in Reading of New Christopher Gattelli Musical Take the Lead May 30 by Margaret Hall

Bailon-Houghton will be joined by Ivan Hernandez, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, and more in the adaptation of the 2006 dance film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Full Cast Revealed For Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical 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 09:54AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Attack on Titan Manga Musical to Play New York City Center by Margaret Hall

Based on the wildly popular manga by Hajime Isayama and published by Kodansha, the show previously premiered in Japan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers To Host '90s Night Featuring Former Teen Stars by Margaret Hall

Part interactive game show, part memoir, the Off-Broadway show relies heavily on audience participation to bring iconic moments in television history to life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

The Outsiders Is Going on the Road in 2025 by Margaret Hall

The musical will launch its North American tour from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

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