All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Tales From The Guttenberg Bible to Play George Street Playhouse by Margaret Hall

The comedy features more than 90 characters as portrayed by five actors, including Steve Guttenberg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:52PM

Physical Assault, Vomit in the Aisles, Stalking in the Streets: Why Audience Misbehavior Has Gotten Out of Hand by Margaret Hall

Front of house staff share their horror stories, and Playbill investigates why bad audience behavior is on the rise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

3-Time Tony Winning Designer Eugene Lee Passes Away at 83 by Margaret Hall

In addition to his work on Broadway, Mr. Lee was the premiere designer for the long running television sketch show Saturday Night Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Filmed Performances of Spirited Away Stage Adaptation Will Screen in U.S. Cinemas by Margaret Hall

The John Caird-helmed production is based on the Studio Ghibli film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Brooks Ashmanskas, Andréa Burns, Christopher Fitzgerald, Ann Harada, More Join Cast of Encores! Dear World by Margaret Hall

The star-studded lineup joins previously announced star Donna Murphy, assuming the mantle of Countess Aurelia from the late Angela Lansbury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Beneatha's Place, The Second Woman, Sundown Kiki Reloaded, More Announced For London's Young Vic by Margaret Hall

Ruth Wilson will open the season this May as the star of The Second Woman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Audra McDonald and Myles Frost to Star in Ava DuVernay Film Caste by Margaret Hall

The film is inspired by Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Michael R. Jackson and Common to Perform at Second Stage's Winter's Ball by Margaret Hall

The fundraising event will include a cocktail hour, exclusive performances, and a dance party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Sam Morrison Finds the Sweet Side to Bitter Grief in Sugar Daddy by Margaret Hall

Morrison's one-man-show grapples with the loss of his beloved partner with surprising humor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM
Monday, February 6, 2023

Get a 1st Look at Joy Ride, Starring Stephanie Hsu and Ashley Park by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Tony Nominee Charles Kimbrough Passes Away at 86 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Kimbrough originated the role of Harry in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Original Brigadoon Cast Member John Victor Schmidt Passes Away at 100 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Schmidt was only two weeks shy of his 101st birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Saturday, February 4, 2023

Rare London Revival of Lillian Hellman's Watch on the Rhine Completes Run February 4 by Margaret Hall

The production was a part of the 30th anniversary season for Donmar Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, February 3, 2023

Melissa Errico to Return to Birdland Jazz Club for Valentines Engagement by Margaret Hall

Inspired by her album Out of the Dark, A Noir Romance will also feature the Tedd Firth Quintet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

You're Not Expected to Listen to Overtures: An Interview with Broadway's David Chase by Margaret Hall

Chase has worked on 38 Broadway productions, including 16 Tony winners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

Playbill Is Packing for a Trip to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival by Margaret Hall

Playbill will immerse itself in the world's largest arts festival this coming August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Taylor Louderman's Write Out Loud Contest Accepting Submissions for 5th Annual Competition by Margaret Hall

The contest supports up and coming musical theatre writers looking to break into the commercial industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM
Thursday, February 2, 2023

Alton Fitzgerald White, Elizabeth Stanley, Nikki Renée Daniels, More to Star in Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert at Tanglewood by Margaret Hall

The Massachusetts concert staging will be directed by Jason Danieley, widower of Ragtime's original Mother, Marin Mazzie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

New York Stage and Film Announces Collaboration With Marist College by Margaret Hall

The multi-year partnership will host programming in the Hudson Valley and New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Modern Film Reimagining of Carmen Starring Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera to Receive Theatrical Release by Margaret Hall

The film previously premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Jessica Chastain Is Coming Home to A Doll's House by Margaret Hall

The Oscar winner didn't let laryngitis stop her from visiting Stephen Colbert on The Late Show to celebrate her Broadway return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

West Coast Premiere of Lee Edward Colston II's The First Deep Breath Begins Performances February 1 by Margaret Hall

The modern epic explores the lengths families will go to when burying secrets from the outside world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

Obie Winner David Greenspan Begins Performances in On Set With Theda Bara February 1 by Margaret Hall

The one-person show explores identity and the struggle to know oneself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Bad Cinderella’s Leads Started Off As Covers; Now They Have the Keys to the Kingdom by Margaret Hall

Linedy Genao and Jordan Dobson are fashioning their own Broadway fairytale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Clarence Coo Receives 2023 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award by Margaret Hall

Coo will receive both a $10,000 award, and a $10,000 commission.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Just Being Himself Is the Secret to Nathan Broxton's Viral Success by Margaret Hall

A TikTok of Broxton singing show tunes in the car with his family went viral, leading to his first whirlwind trip to New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

'It's Like Meeting Royalty!': Why Denzel Washington Terrified Austin Butler During The Iceman Cometh by Margaret Hall

Butler made his Broadway debut opposite Washington in the 2018 revival of the Eugene O'Neill classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

The League of Professional Theatre Women Announce 40th Anniversary Theatre Women Awards by Margaret Hall

The recipients will be honored at a ceremony and luncheon in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Monday, January 30, 2023

Magician Asi Wind's Inner Circle Extends Off-Broadway Run For a 2nd Time by Margaret Hall

The solo magic show will continue its run at The Gym at Judson

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

West End Bonnie and Clyde Announces Full Cast by Margaret Hall

The limited engagement will play the Garrick Theatre beginning in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM
Friday, January 27, 2023

Whatever Happened to Overtures? by Margaret Hall

Playbill investigates the absence of the once-ubiquitous opening to a musical (it's partially Sondheim and Star Wars' fault).

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

All that Chat

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