All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Shucked Closes on Broadway January 14 by Margaret Hall

The corn-y comedy has a North American tour and a West End premiere in its future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, January 12, 2024

Burbank Play, Exploring Walt Disney's Fight Against Unionization, Sets Off-Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The play's prequel, The Fairest, will also be available to stream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Merrily We Roll Along Broadway Revival Releases Physical Cast Recording January 12 by Margaret Hall

Also, watch Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez record Stephen Sondheim's "Our Time."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Deepa Purohit Named Recipient of 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize by Margaret Hall

The financial commission associated with the prize has been increased to $35,000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Michael Jackson Musical Biopic to Be Released in 2025 by Margaret Hall

The film will star Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

U.K. Premiere of Kim’s Convenience, Starring Ins Choi, Officially Opens January 12 by Margaret Hall

The 2011 stage play spawned a Netflix sitcom adaptation of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour to Play Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The piece has previously enjoyed sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, London's Soho Theatre, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

'It's a Rolling Check!': Reneé Rapp Talks Mean Girls on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert by Margaret Hall

Rapp stars in the screen version of the Broadway musical hitting movie theatres January 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Watch the Trailer for Pandemic-Era Animated Love Story U.Me: The Complete Musical by Margaret Hall

Stephen Fry narrates the musical, which sees two young strangers fall in love online across the globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

'Where's The Lightning Bolt!?': Inside the Broadway Opening of Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic by Margaret Hall

The Manhattan Theatre Club production opened January 9 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Bradley Cooper, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, More Score SAG Nominations by Margaret Hall

The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will stream live on Netflix February 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Anna Strasberg, Co-Founder of The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Dies at 84 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Strasberg was the third wife of Lee Strasberg, and the executor of his estate, including the inherited rights to Marilyn Monroe's image.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

New Play A Matter of Faith to Premiere Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Written by Ian Richard Barnes, the play explores addiction, rehabilitation, faith, and the myth of perfection.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

See Who's Joining Jeremy Strong in Broadway's An Enemy of the People by Margaret Hall

Complete casting has been announced for the Ibsen play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott, Tom Hardy, More to Star in 1984 for Audible by Margaret Hall

The audio adaptation will also feature an original score by Muse’s Matthew Bellamy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Japan’s All-Female Takarazuka Revue Will Bring Hit Indian Film RRR to the Stage by Margaret Hall

The hotly anticipated production kicks off the 110th anniversary season of the beloved company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Before The Drugs Kick In Extends in New York, Transfers to Queens by Margaret Hall

The acclaimed solo show has transferred to the Court Square Theater in Long Island City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

New Musical The Ghost of John McCain Getting NYC Industry Reading by Margaret Hall

The musical is a psychological exploration of power, rivalry, and the human condition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Video: See Madison Kopec and the Cast of How to Dance in Ohio Perform 'Drift' by Margaret Hall

The coming-of-age musical follows the challenges faced by a group of autistic young adults at an Ohio counseling center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, January 8, 2024

See Who's Starring in the New Musical The Perfect Game Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by John Grissmer, the musical explores the impact basketball has had on its players.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Video: Watch Liam Pearce and the Cast of How to Dance in Ohio Perform 'Waves and Wires' by Margaret Hall

The coming-of-age musical follows the challenges faced by a group of autistic young adults at an Ohio counseling center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

See Which Broadway Favorites Won Big at the 81st Annual Golden Globes by Margaret Hall

The starry ceremony was held January 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

MCC Theater Hosts Conversation on the State of Theatre Journalism and Criticism January 8 by Margaret Hall

Playbill Editor-in-Chief Diep Tran and 3Views on Theater co-editor Brittani Samuel will head up the dialogue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Bacon Opens at SoHo Playhouse January 8 by Margaret Hall

Sophie Swithinbank's play explores masculinity, sexuality, and power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

U.K. Premiere of Kim’s Convenience, Starring Ins Choi, Begins Performances January 8 by Margaret Hall

The 2011 stage play spawned a Netflix sitcom adaptation of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Sunday, January 7, 2024

The Glass Menagerie–Inspired The Whole of Time Opens January 7 by Margaret Hall

The play is staged in the former Chelsea townhouse of acclaimed actors Rip Torn and Geraldine Page.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, January 5, 2024

Off-Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club Gets 'Final' Extension by Margaret Hall

The musical at Atlantic Theater Company tells the story of the artists involved in the Grammy-winning 1997 album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Jill Paice to Star in Industry Reading of Frances Farmer Biomusical Brilliance by Margaret Hall

Farmer's life became tabloid fodder following her diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Edinburgh Fringe Hit The Dating Show to Return Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Nina Conti's ventriloquist comedy previously played a sell-out engagement in London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Ethan Slater Out of Broadway's Spamalot For 2 Weeks by Margaret Hall

David Josefsberg and Michael Fatica will play the Historian/Herbert in his absence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Bacon Begins Performances at SoHo Playhouse January 4 by Margaret Hall

Sophie Swithinbank's play explores masculinity, sexuality, and power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM