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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Get a 1st Listen to 'Touched By An Angel' from New U.K. Musical Starter For Ten by Margaret Hall

The 1980s-set coming-of-age story explores love and social class against the backdrop of the legendary British quiz show University Challenge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Michael Imperioli to Join Jeremy Strong in Broadway's An Enemy of the People by Margaret Hall

Dates and a Broadway home have also been found for the Ibsen play, to feature a new adaptation from Amy Herzog.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Kate Hamill Honored at Primary Stages' 39th Anniversary Gala November 14 by Margaret Hall

The evening will feature performances by Judy Gold, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Javier Muñoz, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Monday, November 13, 2023

Majkin Holmquist's Stargazers To Play Off-Broadway Debut by Margaret Hall

Set at a haunted family farm, the comedy aims to illuminate the tensions underlie our polarized society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

How to Get $35 Lottery Tickets to Broadway's How To Dance in Ohio by Margaret Hall

Performances of the new musical will begin November 15 at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

3rd Annual In Love and Struggle Series Headed Off-Broadway Via Audible THeater by Margaret Hall

This year’s theme is inspired by science fiction writer Octavia Butler and other futurists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Complete Cast Announced For A Very Very Bad Cinderella at London's The Other Palace by Margaret Hall

Pantomime season is underway in the U.K., and this parody show is a part of the holiday fun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Friday, November 10, 2023

Photos: Step Into Rehearsals for Macbeth Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma by Margaret Hall

The site-specific production will premiere in a warehouse in Liverpool before heading to Edinburgh, London, and the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Max Von Essen First Did Chicago 24 Years Ago. Here's Why He's Come Back by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominee, who originally toured as Mary Sunshine, steps into lawyer Billy Flynn's wingtips.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Autumn Hurlbert, Bruce Sabath, Akron Lanier Watson, More to Star in Musical Reading at Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

The Carousel of Inevitability and Certain Foreboding is being offered as part of the library's Across a Crowded Room program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

New Mischief Comedy Mind Mangler Begins Previews Off-Broadway November 10 by Margaret Hall

The show previously enjoyed a run in the West End, a U.K. tour, and a successful Edinburgh Fringe run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM
Thursday, November 9, 2023

The One Where Matthew Perry Wrote a Play, The End of Longing by Margaret Hall

The late Perry wrote and starred in an Off-Broadway play, which was down the street from the Friends apartment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

To Sean Young, 'Fame Is Trauma' by Margaret Hall

The screen star was exiled from Hollywood. Now she's a lead in Ode to the Wasp Woman Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K Benefiting Broadway Cares Opens Registration by Margaret Hall

Participants pledge to raise a minimum of $250, which can provide 25 HIV tests or 100 healthy meals for those living with a debilitating illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Ode to the Wasp Woman Opens Off-Broadway November 9 by Margaret Hall

The play follows the last 48 hours of four different 1950s B movie stars who were either slain or discovered dead under disputed circumstances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

New Cast Announced for West End's The Mousetrap, Longest-Running Play in the World by Margaret Hall

The Agatha Christie murder mystery continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio by Margaret Hall

Performances will begin November 15 at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Brian Friel's Translations Extends at Irish Rep by Margaret Hall

The first of the Off-Broadway company's Friel Project series is directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Sleep No More to Close Off-Broadway After 5,000 Performances by Margaret Hall

The beloved adaptation of Macbeth kickstarted a craze for immersive theatre throughout New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of West End's Backstairs Billy, Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans? by Margaret Hall

Marcelo Dos Santos' new comedy explores a pivotal moment in the 50-year relationship between the Queen Mother and William "Billy" Tallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite and Playbill Pick Palatable Gay Robot to Play Ars Nova by Margaret Hall

Stephen Brower, who penned the solo show, also stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth To Join Shoshana Bean for Holiday Concert at the Apollo by Margaret Hall

The pair will present a one-night-only concert at Harlem’s famed venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Ins Choi to Star in UK Premiere of Kim’s Convenience by Margaret Hall

The 2011 stage play spawned a Netflix sitcom adaptation of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Monday, November 6, 2023

The Revamped Pal Joey at New York City Center Is the Latest in a Long Line of Rewrites by Margaret Hall

Richard LaGravenese and Daniel “Koa” Beaty share the inspiration behind their version of the Rodgers and Hart classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Brittany K. Allen's Redwood Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway premiere was originally slated for April 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Danny Burstein, Audra McDonald, Judy Kuhn, More to Star in 2nd Season of Anti-Censorship Theatre Podcast by Margaret Hall

Banned Together features songs, scenes, and monologues that American communities have banned or censored.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Corbin Bleu to Star in Industry Reading of New Musical Winghaven Park by Margaret Hall

Bleu will be joined by Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer, Alexandra Socha, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Sarah Paulson Honored at Second Stage Theater Gala November 6 by Margaret Hall

The Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner will make a Broadway return via Second Stage beginning November 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young Host Arthur Miller Foundation Honors November 6 by Margaret Hall

This year's honors celebrate playwright Martyna Majok, philanthropists Jerre and Mary Joy Stead, and theatre teacher Talia Jaime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Tragedy Plus Time Begins Off-Broadway Run November 4 by Margaret Hall

The Ed Byrne solo show will play Soho Playhouse next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, November 3, 2023

Ryan McCartan, Samantha Pauley, Zachary Noah Piser, More to Star in Broadway Sings Taylor Swift by Margaret Hall

Original arrangements of the pop superstar's hit songs will be presented at The Cutting Room, accompanied by a 14-piece orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM