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Sunday, August 20, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the Magic Tricks in El Mago Pop? by Margaret Hall

Reviews are coming in for illusionist Antonio Díaz's show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:49PM

Playbill Pick: The Kaye Hole's Glorious Queer Fantasia at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Margaret Hall

The variety show brings together some of the best queer talent on the Fringe, personally curated by the indomitable Reuben Kaye.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19PM

Fall in Love with Edinburgh in 10 Photos by Margaret Hall

The Festival Fringe can feel all-encompassing, but don't forget to look up: you're in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Friday, August 18, 2023

Works & Process Announces Fall 2023 Season by Margaret Hall

The upcoming season at the Guggenheim Museum will mark the largest in Works & Process' history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker's Infinite Life Begins Performances Off-Broadway August 18 by Margaret Hall

Set in Northern California, the play centers on five women holding a philosophical conversation as they grapple with suffering and desire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Thursday, August 17, 2023

Broadway's Chris Peluso Passes Away at 38 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Peluso covered lead roles in Broadway's Assassins and Lestat and was an equally familiar presence in London, starring in Death Takes a Holiday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Bradley Cooper's Use of Facial Prosthetics in Leonard Bernstein Film Maestro Comes Under Fire by Margaret Hall

The Netflix film, co-starring Carey Mulligan as Bernstein's wife Felicia, arrives in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

El Mago Pop Begins Previews on Broadway August 17 by Margaret Hall

European illusionist Antonio Díaz makes his Broadway debut in a limited engagement at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Six: Teen Edition Now Available for School Production Licensing by Margaret Hall

The full-length licensable adaptation of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ hit musical has been slightly modified.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles? by Margaret Hall

Tim Sheader directs the recently extended engagement of the Tony-winning Harvey Fierstein-Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The Metropolitan Opera Guild to Lay Off Its Staff by Margaret Hall

Founded in 1935, the non-profit will wind down operations this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Ars Nova Announces 2023–2024 Season, Including 2 Off-Broadway Premieres by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway company has also announced leadership changes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Which Beloved William Finn Song Will Be Part of Barrington’s Staging of A New Brain? by Margaret Hall

A Finn classic, previously excised from A New Brain during the original 1998 Off-Broadway production, is returning after a multi-decade journey through the canon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Video: Watch Richard Carson and Lauren Jones Sing 'Through the Night' From Long-Awaited English-Language Premiere of Rebecca by Margaret Hall

A previously planned 2012 Broadway bow was canceled following an international fraud scheme.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Charlene Jean and Franklin Rankin Preview Their Funk Rock Musical Bricks by Margaret Hall

The new musical is described as "a 20-year music tour of retroactive reparations."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Broadway Shark Tank Opens for Fall Presentation Submissions by Margaret Hall

The program allows writers to present their original work to industry experts and potential backers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Monday, August 14, 2023

Tony Nominee Mary Bridget Davies to Release New Live Album, Freedom of My Mind by Margaret Hall

The record features music from A Room of One’s Own as well as several songs written for the late Janis Joplin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Full Cast Announced for Close Up–The Twiggy Musical at London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Margaret Hall

The new musical from Ben Elton will make its world premiere this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam to Star in Frank and Percy in London by Margaret Hall

Ben Weatherill’s new comedy will be directed by Sean Mathias.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM
Friday, August 11, 2023

Step Inside The Shark Is Broken's Starry Opening Night on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Christian Slater, LaChanze, Tuc Watkins, and more caught Alex Brightman, Ian Shaw, and Colin Donnell in the comedy set behind the scenes of the original Jaws film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Exclusive: La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Announces 2023-2024 Season Lineup by Margaret Hall

This is the Off-Broadway venue's 62nd season, marked by the launch of the new Radical Access Initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist to Play Limited West End Engagement by Margaret Hall

Performances will begin at the Lyric in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Thursday, August 10, 2023

Kansas City Repertory Announces Cyrano de Bergerac Cast by Margaret Hall

The production will open the 60th season of the regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Announces 2023-2024 Fall/Winter Season by Margaret Hall

The end-of-year season features an array of theatre-related offerings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Watch New Music Video for 'Building Momentum' From Broadway-Bound How to Dance in Ohio by Margaret Hall

Seven autistic actors will make their Broadway debuts in the neurodiverse musical by Jacob Yandura and Rebekah Greer Melocik.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Eyes Up! Hamilton Roblox Immersive Video Game Available Now by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning musical is the newest property to partner with Super League, which designs immersive digital experiences on metaverse platforms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Video: Watch Broadway's Back to the Future: the Musical Rock Out on Good Morning America by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of the hit film at the Winter Garden Theatre stars Casey Likes and Roger Bart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Take a Look at New Broadway and Off-Broadway Playbill Covers for Fall 2023 by Margaret Hall

Autumn brings new shows and new Playbill covers!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2023–2024 Season by Margaret Hall

Now in its 55th year, EST has developed thousands of new American plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

The International Puppet Fringe Festival Returns to New York City August 9 by Margaret Hall

Held on the Lower East Side, the festival features free public performances and events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Shaw Festival Announces Cast for Staging of Revised Brigadoon by Margaret Hall

Written by Lerner and Loewe in 1947, the book of Brigadoon was revised by Broadway's Brian Hill in 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM