All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The Kilroys' Annual The List Returns as The Web by Margaret Hall

The annual catalog has been retooled to highlight the support system necessary for parity in the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM
Monday, October 9, 2023

Former Actors’ Equity Association Executive Director Alan Eisenberg Dies at 88 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Eisenberg was the longest-serving executive director in the union's history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

André De Shields to Celebrate Haarlem Nocturne in 40th Anniversary Concerts by Margaret Hall

The 1984 revue, which was written by and starred Tony winner De Shields, celebrates music by the Black American diaspora.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Video: Watch Highlights From London Musical The Little Big Things by Margaret Hall

Based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, the just-extended production features a score by Nick Butcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Complete Cast Announced for SuperYou West End Staged Concert by Margaret Hall

Lourds Lane's musical follows a comic book artist who finds self-love through her superheroine characters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

New West End Cast Begins Performances in Mamma Mia! October 9 by Margaret Hall

The megahit jukebox musical will turn 25 in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Sports Drama Dear England, Starring Joseph Fiennes, Begins Performances in London's West End October 9 by Margaret Hall

James Graham's play about England's men's football team and team manager Gareth Southgate sold out its previous run at London's National.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, October 6, 2023

Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas to DJ Set at Here Lies Love by Margaret Hall

The set will be the newest addition to the productions People Power Disco Hour series, which presents post-show DJ performances inside Club Millennium at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Video: See Tony Winner Glynis Johns Reflect on her 100th Birthday by Margaret Hall

Known for introducing Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” in A Little Night Music, and playing the suffragette mother Winifred Banks in the film musical Mary Poppins, Johns was bor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

'An Audience That's Only Half Paying Attention'; David Byrne Shares the Unusual Origins of Here Lies Love by Margaret Hall

The legendary musician visited Late Night with Seth Meyers October 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Irish Rep Reveals All Female New Works Fall Festival by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway company will spotlight female playwrights in response to the gender equality referendum currently proposed in Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Hell is Empty: Patrick Page on Villains and Vices by Margaret Hall

Page is diving deep into Shakespeare’s villains in his solo show All The Devils Are Here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

American Idol Winner Nick Fradiani to Star in Broadway's A Beautiful Noise by Margaret Hall

Fradiani previously performed as the alternate peak career Neil Diamond in the biographical musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Geneva Carr and Michael Cerveris to Star in Industry Reading of New Comedy 45 Bennington by Margaret Hall

Developed by Bespoke Plays, the comedy interrogates real estate, religion, and other illusions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:55AM

World Premiere of Shooting Hedda Gabler Opens October 4 by Margaret Hall

Nina Segal's new work plays London's Rose Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Dana Aber's Baggage at the Door To Premiere Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The new one woman musical explores the complicated nature of healing from trauma, and the many faces we use to hide pain from the outside world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

'I Just Fell In Love With It': Marybeth Abel Reflects on 15 Years With Wicked by Margaret Hall

The longtime production stage manager peels back the emerald curtain for Wicked’s 20th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer to Open New Mischief Comedy Mind Mangler Off-Broadway 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 11:49AM

Full Cast Announced for The Enfield Haunting in London's West End by Margaret Hall

Angus Jackson directs Paul Unwin's new psychological ghost story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

North American Premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution Begins October 3 by Margaret Hall

Staged at Walnut Street Theatre, the production is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Watch: How a Chance Encounter at an Airport Kickstarted Casey Nicholaw's Broadway Career by Margaret Hall

The celebrated director-choreographer looks back on his legacy of toe-tapping musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Monday, October 2, 2023

Go Inside the Unveiling of Director Kenny Leon's Portrait at Sardi's by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning director joined the New York restaurant’s famed wall of caricatures September 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Jordan Dobson Reflects on Bad Cinderella and Looks Forward to Hair by Margaret Hall

He contemplates the state of theatre criticism and what it means to play a biracial Claude in the American tribal love-rock musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Linedy Genao, Robi Hager, More Featured on EP Recording of Sueños: Our American Musical by Margaret Hall

Released in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jesse J. Sanchez’s musical will be available to stream on all major platforms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Live Aid–Inspired Musical Just For One Day Will Play London's Old Vic by Margaret Hall

The musical will feature songs by David Bowie, The Who, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Hair, With Jordan Dobson and Andrew Polec, Begins Performances at Two River Theater September 30 by Margaret Hall

The Old Globe production plays the New Jersey theatre through October 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

RSC Production of Hamnet Begins Performances in the West End September 30 by Margaret Hall

Erica Whyman directs Lolita Chakrabarti's newest play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Friday, September 29, 2023

Fantasies Come True, Concert Celebrating LGBTQ+ Theatre, to Play London's Other Palace by Margaret Hall

The evening will feature an array of West End talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Musical Short Film Riding Out the Storm to Be Screened in New York by Margaret Hall

Featuring Mimi Bessette, Diana Huey, Mel Maghuyop, and Wade McCollum, the film takes place the day Hurricane Sandy made landfall on Staten Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Dermot Mulroney, Beth Leavel, and Jenna Lea Rosen to Star in Mack & Mabel Concerts by Margaret Hall

The Jerry Herman musical will return to California for four concert performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

World Premiere of Shooting Hedda Gabler Begins Performances September 29 by Margaret Hall

Nina Segal's new work plays London's Rose Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM