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Friday, April 21, 2023

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

The adult-friendly play explores Perez's exploits as a party clown in New York and Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Tent Theatre Company Launches to Support Elder Playwrights by Margaret Hall

Their inaugural offering, Tina Howe's Where Women Go, will receive a reading later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Todd Haimes, Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Passes Away at 66 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Haimes transformed Roundabout from a 150-seat Off-Broadway company into one of the largest not-for-profit theatres in the United States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42PM

Why Casey Likes Stepped Into a High School Show After Getting Cast in Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

Before he plays Marty McFly on Broadway, the young actor flew home to star in a high school musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Broadway's Good Night, Oscar, Starring Sean Hayes by Margaret Hall

The Doug Wright-penned play is currently in previews for its limited engagement at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Longtime The Lion King Cast Member Ben Lipitz Passes Away at 58 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lipitz raised millions for Broadway Cares throughout his career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Opens On Broadway April 19; See Newly Released Production Shots by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong plays the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Thompson Turner Productions Rebrands as TT Partners by Margaret Hall

The name change comes six years after the death of co-founder Stuart Thompson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Santino Fontana to Star in Nine in Concert by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner will play Guido in the Maury Yeston musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

New Musical Starter For Ten Sets Premiere at Bristol Old Vic by Margaret Hall

The musical is based on the coming-of-age novel by David Nicholls and the popular 2006 film adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Opens On Broadway April 19 by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong plays the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Edinburgh Fringe Hit Sex Witch The Musical Begins Performances at Soho Playhouse April 19 by Margaret Hall

The autobiographical solo show is written and performed by Maggie Lalley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition Partners With AMC Networks, Announces Production and Casting Fellowship by Margaret Hall

The fellowship is designed to support Black creatives interested in film and television.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Tina Howe's Where Women Go Holding Industry Reading Via Concord Theatricals and Tent Theater Company by Margaret Hall

Howe is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Pittsburgh Public Theater Reveals Full 2023-2024 Season, Including Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live World Premiere by Margaret Hall

Directed by Kent Gash and featuring music direction by Matthew Whitaker, Something To Live For explores the life of the legendary jazz songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Monday, April 17, 2023

Noble Sissle, Jr. to Host Celebration of Shuffle Along at 54 Below by Margaret Hall

Noble Sissle, Jr. is the son of Noble Sissle, the lyricist of the groundbreaking 1921 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Musical Adaptation of Rumplestiltskin, Golden, Will Get Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Golden features music and lyrics by John Hodges and Geordy Wells, and a book by Francesca Peppiatt with Whit Cook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

2023 Atlantic Theater Gala Held April 17 by Margaret Hall

This year's gala honors Roger Kass for his 35 years of service on the Atlantic Theater Company Board of Directors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Michelle J. Rodriguez Performs From Her Musical Presencia by Margaret Hall

Rodriguez was joined by the musician Idris for the series, which is presented by Audible Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

Friday, April 14, 2023

Listen to 'Somebody Will' From Broadway's Shucked by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Moisés Kaufman's Here There Are Blueberries Announces Cast and Creative Team for D.C. Premiere by Margaret Hall

The play explores the human realities of Nazism and the Holocaust from an unexpected vantage point.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Thursday, April 13, 2023

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Winner Lawrence Chaney to Star on Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

The drag queen's new show, Overweight and OVER IT!, will play the Ian McKellen Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

New Samuel D. Hunter Play, Directed by Joe Mantello and Starring Laurie Metcalf, to Premiere at Steppenwolf by Margaret Hall

The yet-to-be-titled play will be one of six productions presented by the Chicago stalwart in their upcoming season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Watch: See Highlights From the Broadway Revival of Camelot by Margaret Hall

Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, and Jordan Donica lead the Lincoln Center Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Patrick Page-Led King Lear To Stream Worldwide by Margaret Hall

The Shakespeare Theatre Company production will be available to stream for a three day period.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Broadway Shark Tank Announces Inaugural Pitch Class by Margaret Hall

The program allows writers to present their original work to industry experts and potential backers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Jon M. Chu to Direct New Film Adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Margaret Hall

Chu has become a popular director of movie musicals in recent years, including In The Heights and the upcoming Wicked films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Neil Patrick Harris Begins Limited Run in Peter Pan Goes Wrong April 11 by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong is currently in previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Monday, April 10, 2023