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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Turntable May Be Popular on Broadway, But It Was Actually Invented in Japan by Margaret Hall

A history of the rotating stage platform, which is now ubiquitous on Broadway thanks to Hamilton, & Juliet, and A Doll's House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Broadway's Grey House Announces 'Show and Hell' Summer Talkbacks by Margaret Hall

The thriller play stars Tatiana Maslany, Laurie Metcalf, and Sophia Anne Caruso.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

The International Puppet Fringe Festival to Return to New York City by Margaret Hall

Held on the Lower East Side, the festival features free public performances and events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Beneatha's Place Begins Performances at London's Young Vic June 27 by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha's Place follows Beneatha Younger far beyond 1959.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Monday, June 26, 2023

Casting Announced for A Musical About Star Wars' Off-Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The musical will play Off-Broadway opposite Star Trek Parody Khan!!! The Musical!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Actor John Deyle Passes Away at 68 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Deyle was a familiar face on Broadway stage, as well as a prolific television commercial actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy to Star in Anne Nelson’s The Guys by Margaret Hall

The couple will perform the piece for Colorado's Theatre Aspen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Friday, June 23, 2023

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Off-Broadway's Queer Superhero Musical Lizard Boy by Margaret Hall

Justin Huertas' Playbill Goes Fringe favorite is directed by Brandon Ivie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum Extends Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

The new play from the Doll's House Part 2 playwright is a the second collaboration between Hnath and illusionist Steve Cuiffo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

All-Star Beauty and the Beast Begins Performances June 22 at St. Louis Muny by Margaret Hall

Broadway favorites Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, and more take the stage at the famed Missouri company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About the U.S. Premiere of Liz Kingsman's Olivier-Nominated One Woman Show? by Margaret Hall

The comedy work plays Off-Broadway at Greenwich House Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Hear a Track From Upcoming Lewberger Musical Cast Album The Wizard of Friendship by Margaret Hall

Along with the viral comedy band, the release features Wayne Brady, Alex Brightman, and Dashaun Wesley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On World Premiere of Dear England Starring Joseph Fiennes by Margaret Hall

James Graham's play about England's men's football team and team manager Gareth Southgate is playing at London's National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Drag Performer Reuben Kaye Is Combating Death Threats with Comedy by Margaret Hall

The Edinburgh Fringe mainstay on why he considers drag "a very beautiful protest."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

See Ellie Kemper Take Her First Broadway Bow in Peter Pan Goes Wrong! by Margaret Hall

The comedy marks Kemper's Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Tony Nominee Paxton Whitehead Passes Away at 85 by Margaret Hall

The British actor racked up an impressive number of Broadway credits, both as a performer and as a writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Former TDF Executive Director Jack Goldstein Passes Away at 74 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Goldstein was the executive director of Save the Theaters, which landmarked 27 Broadway theatres as historic sites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Returns Off-Broadway June 21 by Margaret Hall

The four-performance encore coincides with NYC Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

World Premiere of The Ants Begins Performances at Geffen Playhouse June 20 by Margaret Hall

The new play by Ramiz Monsef is directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Ellie Kemper Joins Peter Pan Goes Wrong! On Broadway June 20 by Margaret Hall

The comedy's run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre continues before heading to Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Monday, June 19, 2023

Caissie Levy Hosts Star Studded Arts For Autism Concert June 19 by Margaret Hall

The annual benefit concert combines Broadway and student talent at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Friday, June 16, 2023

Edinburgh Comedy Club The Stand Announces 25th Anniversary Red Raw Special Programming by Margaret Hall

The Stand is considered one of the best open mic comedy clubs in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On the North American Premiere of Robert Icke's The Doctor by Margaret Hall

Olivier winner Juliet Stevenson is subversively cast to lead the playwright-director's take on the thriller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker's Infinite Life Will Receive World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

The production is the first of two shows that have been announced for the Off-Broadway company's 2023-2024 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Tony Winner Glenda Jackson Passes Away at 87 by Margaret Hall

In addition to her work as an actor, Ms. Jackson was a British Member of Parliament for 23 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

The Turntable May Be Popular on Broadway, But It Was Actually Invented in Japan by Margaret Hall

Broadway's Grey House Announces 'Show and Hell' Summer Talkbacks by Margaret Hall

The International Puppet Fringe Festival to Return to New York City by Margaret Hall

Beneatha's Place Begins Performances at London's Young Vic June 27 by Margaret Hall

Casting Announced for A Musical About Star Wars' Off-Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

Actor John Deyle Passes Away at 68 by Margaret Hall

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy to Star in Anne Nelson’s The Guys by Margaret Hall

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Off-Broadway's Queer Superhero Musical Lizard Boy by Margaret Hall

Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum Extends Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

All-Star Beauty and the Beast Begins Performances June 22 at St. Louis Muny by Margaret Hall

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About the U.S. Premiere of Liz Kingsman's Olivier-Nominated One Woman Show? by Margaret Hall

Hear a Track From Upcoming Lewberger Musical Cast Album The Wizard of Friendship by Margaret Hall

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On World Premiere of Dear England Starring Joseph Fiennes by Margaret Hall

Drag Performer Reuben Kaye Is Combating Death Threats with Comedy by Margaret Hall

See Ellie Kemper Take Her First Broadway Bow in Peter Pan Goes Wrong! by Margaret Hall

Tony Nominee Paxton Whitehead Passes Away at 85 by Margaret Hall

Former TDF Executive Director Jack Goldstein Passes Away at 74 by Margaret Hall

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Returns Off-Broadway June 21 by Margaret Hall

World Premiere of The Ants Begins Performances at Geffen Playhouse June 20 by Margaret Hall

Ellie Kemper Joins Peter Pan Goes Wrong! On Broadway June 20 by Margaret Hall

Caissie Levy Hosts Star Studded Arts For Autism Concert June 19 by Margaret Hall

Edinburgh Comedy Club The Stand Announces 25th Anniversary Red Raw Special Programming by Margaret Hall

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On the North American Premiere of Robert Icke's The Doctor by Margaret Hall

Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker's Infinite Life Will Receive World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

Tony Winner Glenda Jackson Passes Away at 87 by Margaret Hall

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For Elvis: A Musical Revolution World Premiere by Margaret Hall

Playbill Goes Fringe Favorite Lizard Boy Opens Off-Broadway June 14 by Margaret Hall

Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum Opens June 14 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

Archive of Late Scenic Designer Robin Wagner Donated to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

Stage and Screen Actor Treat Williams Killed in Motorcycle Crash at 71 by Margaret Hall

Playbill Songwriter Series: Get to Know the Fiery Force That is Brandomitable by Margaret Hall