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Madge's Olivier nominated autobiographical solo show My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), about being a queer child, recently ran in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

The Muny Announces Cast For Regional Premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Margaret Hall

The Tony-nominated Carole King jukebox bio musical played Broadway from 2014 to 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Tatiana Pandiani, Jacinta Clusellas, and Melis Aker Perform From Their Musical Azul by Margaret Hall

The trio's material includes arrangements by Clusellas, Alex Lacamoire, and Kurt Crowley in a first for the series presented by Audible Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Bob Fosse's Dancin' Closes on Broadway May 14 by Margaret Hall

Wayne Cilento directs the seldom-produced work, re-creating Fosse's original, 1978 Tony-winning choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Friday, May 12, 2023

Clubbed Thumb Announces Initial Round of Casting for 26th Summerworks Series by Margaret Hall

The annual new play festival will be held at The Wild Project Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Jeremy Strong to Return to Broadway in An Enemy of the People by Margaret Hall

The production will be the second Ibsen adaptation by Amy Herzog to reach the Broadway stage, following her Tony nominated A Doll's House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Here's How Some Like It Hot Could Become the Most Tony-Winning Musical of All Time by Margaret Hall

With 13 nominations, it is possible for Some Like It Hot to best The Producers' record 12 Tony wins; but is it probable?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Get a 1st Look at Bernarda's Daughters Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Federico García Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba, the play takes on gentrification and social strife in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Musical Soul Doctor Will Play U.S. Cinemas in Honor of 10th Anniversary by Margaret Hall

Soul Doctor tells the real-life story of controversial Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, his passion for music and his relationship with Nina Simone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

All-Star Nancy Drew Stage Musical in Development by Margaret Hall

The work is set to feature a score by Alan Menken and Nell Benjamin and a book by Oscar winner Sarah Kernochan, with James Lapine directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Photos: Go Inside WP Theater's 2023 Gala Honoring Ariana DeBose and Lauren Reid by Margaret Hall

The gala was a celebration of the company's 45th season producing work by women and oppressed gender minorities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert Begins Performances May 11 by Margaret Hall

The Massachusetts concert staging is directed by Jason Danieley, widower of Ragtime's original Mother, Marin Mazzie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Returns to Ogunquit Playhouse May 11 by Margaret Hall

The production plays a five-week encore engagement at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Additional 1,596 Shows Revealed for 2023 Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

There's now nearly 3,000 shows playing this summer!

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Cast Set for New Douglas Lyons Musical The Moon and the Sea by Margaret Hall

Lyons wrote the book for the musical alongside composer Creighton Irons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

See Who's Performing at the 11th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys by Margaret Hall

The Pride concert, which benefits the Ali Forney Center, will be held at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Emma Rice's World Premiere Adaptation of Blue Beard to Embark on U.K. Tour by Margaret Hall

Rice's adaptation of the French fairytale centers the women in the serial killer story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Monday, May 8, 2023

Into the Woods Wins Big at Boston's Elliot Norton Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Margaret Hall

The May 8 ceremony honored both Boston-based productions and visiting productions, including the national tour of Into the Woods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24PM

“It’s Time for the Next Generation”: Barry Grove on His 48 Years at Manhattan Theatre Club by Margaret Hall

Grove has been the executive producer of the Broadway and Off-Broadway venue since 1975.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Trunk Songs from Some Like It Hot to be Presented in Some Like It Cut Concert May 8 by Margaret Hall

The bonus material from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman will be performed by members of the Broadway company of Some Like It Hot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Friday, May 5, 2023

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Wicked's Brittney Johnson is Expecting a Baby by Margaret Hall

The history-making Glinda announced her pregnancy via social media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

R.E.D. Hat Fight Club to Receive World Premiere Concert Staging by Margaret Hall

The queer parody musical is written by the American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant winner Joel B. New.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

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Nsangou Njikam's When We Left Pt.1 to Receive Staged Reading by Margaret Hall

Joaquin Romaguera, the Original Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, Passes Away at 90 by Margaret Hall

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer to Receive Special New York Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall