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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Roberta Pereira Named Executive Director of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

Pereira will succeed Linda Murray in the role in January 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Always a Boy To Receive Industry Reading October 13 by Margaret Hall

The award winning gender queer memoir is being adapted by Jo and Jeremy Ivester.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

North American Premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution Opens October 11 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

Jez Butterworth's New Play The Hills of California To Play West End by Margaret Hall

The piece will reunite him with director Sam Mendes, who previously directed Butterworth's The Ferryman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Steven Lutvak, Composer Behind the Tony-Winning Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Dies at 64 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lutvak was a recipient of the Kleban and Fred Ebb Awards, and the Jonathan Larson Grant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Broadway's Shucked to Embark on North American Tour by Margaret Hall

The forthcoming tour will visit more than 30 cities in its first year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Broadway League's Broadway Bridges Program Launches New Season by Margaret Hall

The outreach program connects New York City school students from across the five boroughs to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Lucille Lortel Theatre Launches New Series of Artistic Initiatives by Margaret Hall

The initiative will include digital readings, micro commissions, development programs, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Edinburgh Fringe Hit Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! Releases EP October 10 by Margaret Hall

The four-track release features songs from the extended version of the murder mystery musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Celebrate Filipino American History Month With the Work of J. Oconer Navarro by Margaret Hall

The Here Lies Love music director is the newest addition to the series presented by Audible Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM

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