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Thursday, May 4, 2023

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

How Lorna Courtney is Coming Into Her Power In & Juliet by Margaret Hall

She's 24 years old, leading her first Broadway musical, and is now a Tony nominee—it's been quite a year!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Star Trek Parody Khan!!! The Musical! Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 4 by Margaret Hall

The "Parody Trek-Tacular" pays homage to 1982's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Hamilton to Revive Ham4Ham for Special Sweeney Todd Performance by Margaret Hall

The musical's "show before the show" series will attend the tale later this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Sondheim Favorite Barbara Bryne Passes Away at 94 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Bryne was a part of the original Broadway companies of Sunday in the Park with George and Into The Woods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Multi-Tony and Grammy Winner Don Sebesky Passes Away at 85 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Sebesky, currently represented on Broadway with the orchestrations of Parade, was a celebrated musician, composer, and arranger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Bernarda's Daughters Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 2 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 12:18AM

Monday, May 1, 2023

Viral Comedy Band Lewberger's The Wizard of Friendship Will Release Cast Recording by Margaret Hall

The album also features Wayne Brady, Alex Brightman, and Dashaun Wesley

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Friday, April 28, 2023

Listen to 'Maybe Love' from Broadway's Shucked by Margaret Hall

The maize-themed comedy will digitally release its original Broadway cast album May 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Brooke Shields, Sutton Foster, Darren Criss, Tituss Burgess, More to Star in Broadway and Vine Concert Series by Margaret Hall

The Napa Valley nonprofit will pair theatrical talent with world class wines for the summer series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Thursday, April 27, 2023

On the Red Carpet: How to Know When You're a Real New Yorker (According to New York, New York Opening Nighters) by Margaret Hall

Go inside opening night of the new musical with red carpet interviews with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and stars Anna Uzele and Coltan Ryan, and arrival photos featuring Chita Rivera, Joel Gr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Daniel Radcliffe Welcomes First Child With Erin Darke by Margaret Hall

Radcliffe, who will be returning to Broadway in Merrily We Roll Along, confirmed the news Wednesday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

TV Host and Broadway Alum Jerry Springer Passes Away at 79 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Springer had an eclectic career which twice brought him to the Broadway boards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Voting Begins for Without You Sing With Anthony Rapp Contest by Margaret Hall

Based on the Rent star's memoir, Without You continues its run at New World Stages

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada Join All-Star Beauty and the Beast at St. Louis Muny by Margaret Hall

The famed Missouri company will stage the Disney musical this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

At the 2023 Easter Bonnet Competition, Shrek, La La Land, and the New York Times Shoutouts Abound by Margaret Hall

Go inside Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' annual fundraiser, which raised $3.6 million and featured skits and song spoofs from Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Name That Tune! A Comprehensive Guide to the Songs of New York, New York by Margaret Hall

The new Broadway musical makes handy use of many songs written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Here's where they're all from.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Full Cast Announced For West End Transfer of Peter Morgan’s Patriots by Margaret Hall

Playwright Morgan is best known for serving as the creator and showrunner of Netflix's The Crown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Hana Sharif Named Artistic Director of Arena Stage by Margaret Hall

The Washington D.C. theatre company has unanimously selected Sharif to lead the company following the retirement of longtime artistic director Molly Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

The Fears, New Play by Emma Sheanshang, Begins Performances Off-Broadway April 26 by Margaret Hall

The play marks the producing debut of Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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Friday, April 21, 2023

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All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

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

How Lorna Courtney is Coming Into Her Power In & Juliet by Margaret Hall

Star Trek Parody Khan!!! The Musical! Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 4 by Margaret Hall

Hamilton to Revive Ham4Ham for Special Sweeney Todd Performance by Margaret Hall

Sondheim Favorite Barbara Bryne Passes Away at 94 by Margaret Hall

Multi-Tony and Grammy Winner Don Sebesky Passes Away at 85 by Margaret Hall

Bernarda's Daughters Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 2 by Margaret Hall

Viral Comedy Band Lewberger's The Wizard of Friendship Will Release Cast Recording by Margaret Hall

Listen to 'Maybe Love' from Broadway's Shucked by Margaret Hall

Brooke Shields, Sutton Foster, Darren Criss, Tituss Burgess, More to Star in Broadway and Vine Concert Series by Margaret Hall

On the Red Carpet: How to Know When You're a Real New Yorker (According to New York, New York Opening Nighters) by Margaret Hall

Daniel Radcliffe Welcomes First Child With Erin Darke by Margaret Hall

TV Host and Broadway Alum Jerry Springer Passes Away at 79 by Margaret Hall

Voting Begins for Without You Sing With Anthony Rapp Contest by Margaret Hall

Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada Join All-Star Beauty and the Beast at St. Louis Muny by Margaret Hall

At the 2023 Easter Bonnet Competition, Shrek, La La Land, and the New York Times Shoutouts Abound by Margaret Hall

Name That Tune! A Comprehensive Guide to the Songs of New York, New York by Margaret Hall

Full Cast Announced For West End Transfer of Peter Morgan’s Patriots by Margaret Hall

Hana Sharif Named Artistic Director of Arena Stage by Margaret Hall

The Fears, New Play by Emma Sheanshang, Begins Performances Off-Broadway April 26 by Margaret Hall

Tony Winner Harry Belafonte Passes Away at 96 by Margaret Hall

Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

Tales From The Guttenberg Bible Begins Performances April 25 George Street Playhouse by Margaret Hall

Neil Patrick Harris Extends Limited Run in Peter Pan Goes Wrong by Margaret Hall

New Musical Final Day? Will Receive Industry Readings by Margaret Hall

Good Night, Oscar, Starring Sean Hayes, Opens On Broadway April 24 by Margaret Hall

Vicki Lewis and John Scherer to Star in The Prom in New Jersey by Margaret Hall

Almost Famous Broadway Cast Album Released April 21 by Margaret Hall

Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack to Release Debut Original Album Lay Your Hands On Me by Margaret Hall

Taylor Mac's Joy and Pandemic Begins Performances at Huntington Theatre April 21 by Margaret Hall

Tanya Perez's Welcome to Clowntown Begins Performances Off-Broadway at The Tank April 21 by Margaret Hall