All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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

Go Behind the Scenes at Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along by Margaret Hall

Leana Rae Concepcion took fans backstage while taking over Playbill's Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Tony Winner David Cromer to Direct New Musical I’m Almost There at 2024 Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

Written and performed by Todd Almond , the piece is a poignantly modern love story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Photos: Step Inside Ben Platt's Palace Theatre Concert Residency by Margaret Hall

For the inaugural performance, Platt was joined by seven-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Video: See The Who's Tommy Bring the Sensation to Good Morning America by Margaret Hall

The revival rock opera performed a medley on the long running American morning show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

How To Get $30 Tickets to Ben Platt's Broadway Concert Residency by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Michael Arden directs the concerts, which celebrate Platt's album Honeymind.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The musical centers on best friends who attempt to solve the murder of their favorite author via their true crime podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Tony Winner Billy Porter to Embark on U.K. Solo Tour by Margaret Hall

The Black Mona Lisa tour will take audiences through Porter's life story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

John Slattery and Talia Balsam Star in The Subject Was Roses at Bay Street Theatre Beginning May 28 by Margaret Hall

The married couple is joined by their son, Harry Slattery, in the Pulitzer-winning drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Ben Platt's Palace Theatre Concert Residency Begins May 28 by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Michael Arden directs the residency, which celebrates Platt's album Honeymind.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Sunday, May 26, 2024

Rob Madge Gives Their Regards to Broadway in London's West End May 26 by Margaret Hall

Madge presents a brand new show about their experience postponing the Broadway run of My Son's A Queer, But What Can You Do?.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, May 24, 2024

August Wilson’s Two Trains Running and Christina Anderson’s The Comedy of Errors Will Tour in Rep for The Acting Company by Margaret Hall

Anderson's modern verse translation of the Shakespeare comedy will play alongside the classic by one of America's most respected playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Let Brian Cox and the Fringe Society Help You Bring a Show to Edinburgh in 2025 by Margaret Hall

The U.S. arm of the Keep It Fringe fund will offer artists grants to offset the costs of bringing a show to the Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Brooke Shields Named President of Actors' Equity Association by Margaret Hall

Shields succeeds AEA president of nine years Kate Shindle, who opted out of re-election this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Molly Sweeney at Irish Rep? by Margaret Hall

The production is the fourth in Irish Rep's Friel Project, presenting Brian Friel's plays set in the fictional Irish town of Ballybeg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

See Who's Starring in West End Production of Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

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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
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic