All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Monday, March 20, 2023

Reviews: Critics Weigh In on Joy Ride Film, Starring Stephanie Hsu and Ashley Park by Margaret Hall

The raunchy comedy follows four friends on an increasingly wild international adventure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

Step Into Rehearsals for the U.K. Premiere of The Secret Life of Bees by Margaret Hall

The musical from Lynn Nottage, Duncan Sheik, and Susan Birkenhead premiered Off-Broadway in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Jevares C. Myrick and Ronvé O’Daniel Introduce Greenwood: An American Musical by Margaret Hall

The team was joined by Tymothee Harrell, Avionce Hoyles, and Morgan J. Smart for the series, which is presented by Audible Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM
Friday, March 17, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Hit Sex Witch The Musical to Play Soho Playhouse by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM

Candrice Jones Wins 2023 Kesselring Prize by Margaret Hall

Awarded by the National Arts Club, the Prize provides Jones with a two-week residency at the Tilden Mansion and $25,000 to aid in development of her work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Maddie Corman, Kerry Bishé, Natalie Woolams-Torres, More to Star in World Premiere of The Fears by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals Begins March 17 by Margaret Hall

The Connecticut institution's annual lineup is a hotbed for new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Flies Into Broadway March 17 by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong begins previews March 17 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Jesús I. Velles Wins 2023 Yale Drama Prize by Margaret Hall

Velles was selected by the Tony nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

Jesús I. Valles Wins 2023 Yale Drama Prize by Margaret Hall

Valles was selected by the Tony nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

Juliet Stevenson to Star in U.S. Premiere of Robert Icke’s The Doctor by Margaret Hall

The play will mark Stevenson's return to the New York Stage after a 20-year absence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About the U.K. Premiere of Marjorie Prime by Margaret Hall

The Jordan Harrison play explores the limits of what technology can replace in the face of age.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About City Center Encores! Dear World, Starring Donna Murphy by Margaret Hall

The limited engagement also stars Brooks Ashmanskas, Andréa Burns, Christopher Fitzgerald, Ann Harada, Stanley Wayne Mathis, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Ritchie Valens Jukebox Dance Musical La Bamba! Will Play West End by Margaret Hall

The musical is inspired by the legacy of one of the original rock-and-roll pioneers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

Ivano Turco, Rebecca McKinnis, Shobna Gulati, More to Star in Everybody's Talking About Jamie U.K. and Ireland Tour by Margaret Hall

The musical, about a fabulous teenage drag queen, features music by Dan Gillespie Sells and a book and lyrics by Tom MacRae.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Arden of Faversham Opens Off-Broadway March 16 by Margaret Hall

This is one of the first New York stagings of what might be one of William Shakespeare's first artistic endeavors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Applications Now Open for Actionplay 2023 Free Audition Workshops by Margaret Hall

Actionplay is a NYC-based neurodiverse theatre company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:09PM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of London's Immersive Guys and Dolls by Margaret Hall

Nicholas Hytner directs Daniel Mays, Andrew Richardson, Celinde Schoenmaker, and Marisha Wallace in the immersive production at The Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

A Strange Loop Creator Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger Begins Previews Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The co-production between Vineyard and Second Stage is directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Meryl Streep in The Seagull, Raúl Esparza in Anyone Can Whistle: Inside the Extensive Theatre on Film and Tape Archives by Margaret Hall

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is currently celebrating TOFT's 50th anniversary—and it's open to everyone, not just New Yorkers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:09PM

Get a 1st Look at Life of Pi on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Olivier winning play began previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld theatre March 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Dates Revealed for Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum at Atlantic Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

The new play from the Doll's House Part 2 playwright begins performances this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Level Forward Partnering on New Artists Workshop by Margaret Hall

The workshop is designed to provide narrative tools to artists that encourage responsible storytelling throughout entertainment media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, and Ann McNamee's Other World to Receive NYC Staged Readings by Margaret Hall

The new musical follows two friends suddenly transported into a favorite video game.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Emily Bergl, Alex Wyse, Marchánt Davis, More Join Good Night, Oscar by Margaret Hall

The full company has been announced for the Sean Hayes-led production, coming to Broadway next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Thornton Wilder, Henrik Ibsen, Abram Hill to Receive Rare Play Readings at Classic Stage Company by Margaret Hall

This series marks the first programming selection from new producing artistic director Jill Rafson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

The Kite Runner to Embark on North American Tour by Margaret Hall

The stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's novel played Broadway in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Jill Christine-Wiley to Star in Indian Premiere of The Sound of Music by Margaret Hall

Wiley is currently playing Maria in the Global Tour of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

The Jonas Brothers Begin Broadway Residency March 14 by Margaret Hall

The Grammy-nominated band are playing through their discography in a five-night Broadway residency.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM
Monday, March 13, 2023

Jeanine Tesori, Ramin Karimloo, Michael Mayer Join Washington National Opera Season by Margaret Hall

The Washington DC based opera company has announced the lineup for its 2023-2024 season, including Broadway talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Dom Giovanni Joins Naked Boys Singing! Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The production, which ran Off-Broadway from 1999 to 2012, is headed back to New York City later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

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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