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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

Tix Now Available for Kids' Night on Broadway Summer Return; See Which Shows Are Participating by Margaret Hall

The program sends kids and teens to Broadway for free, with accompanying restaurant discounts and special in-theatre activities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Cast Complete for Canadian Revival of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Starring Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan by Margaret Hall

Boyd and Monaghan leapt to prominence as Merry and Pippin in the Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Cast Announced for World Premiere of Shooting Hedda Gabler by Margaret Hall

Nina Segal's new work will play London's Rose Theatre later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Monday, August 7, 2023

ASCAP Foundation Completes Inaugural Musical Theatre Fest With Stephen Schwartz, Pasek & Paul, More by Margaret Hall

The two-week event offered emerging musical theatre composers an opportunity to learn from industry leaders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Broadway Across America Announces New Executive Team Lineup by Margaret Hall

BAA presents touring Broadway musicals and plays, family productions, and other live events throughout North America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Sports Drama Dear England, Starring Joseph Fiennes, to Transfer to West End by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Back to the Future: the Musical Officially Opens on Broadway August 3 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Closes On Broadway July 23 by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong is finishing up an extended limited run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Friday, July 21, 2023

Heading to Edinburgh Fringe? Here's Some Scottish Terms You Should Know by Margaret Hall

What do you do when someone says, "Sláinte" to you?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Monday, July 17, 2023

Playbill Songwriter Series: Meet the Radically Imaginative AriDy Nox by Margaret Hall

This multi disciplinary Black femme storyteller uses theatre to shape the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Days of Wine and Roses Closes Off-Broadway July 16 by Margaret Hall

Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James lead the new Adam Guettel musical, with a book by Craig Lucas, at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Playbill to Partner With Ghost Light Global to Provide Guided Edinburgh Experiences by Margaret Hall

The travel company will create special itineraries for VIP guests on Playbill's FringeShip in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43PM

See Patti LuPone, Bryan Cranston, Annaleigh Ashford, and More Visit the Cast of Grey House by Margaret Hall

The thriller play stars Tatiana Maslany, Laurie Metcalf, and Sophia Anne Caruso.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Katrina Lenk, John-Michael Lyles, Miriam Silverman, More Join New York Stage and Film Summer Season by Margaret Hall

Starting July 14, the annual summer season will run through the first week of August at Marist College in Poughkeepsie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

17 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to See at Summerhall (A Former Veterinary College!) by Margaret Hall

Check out these recommendations for shows at just one of the festival's many unique performance spaces.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Pedro Pascal, Daniel Radcliffe, Sheryl Lee Ralph, More Receive 2023 Emmy Nominations by Margaret Hall

A potential SAG/AFTRA strike may force a postponement for the TV awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Schmigadoon!, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Ashley Park, More Nominated by Hollywood Critics Association Awards by Margaret Hall

The ceremony will be held January 8 in Beverly Hills, California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Go Inside the Red Carpet for the NYC Special Screening of Theater Camp by Margaret Hall

The new film is coming to theatres across the United States after previously premiering at the Sundance Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Monday, July 10, 2023

11 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to See at Gilded Balloon's Teviot Venue by Margaret Hall

Struggling to decide what to see this August at the Edinburgh Fringe? Check out these recommendations for shows at just one of the festival's many performance spaces.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Meet the Time-Bending Team Behind Broadway's Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of the hit film opens August 3 at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Betta St. John, Original Liat in South Pacific, Passes Away at 93 by Margaret Hall

Ms. St. John was both a stage and screen star until she left the entertainment industry in 1965.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Friday, July 7, 2023

World Premiere of The Little Big Things Reveals Complete Casting by Margaret Hall

Based on the best selling memoir by Henry Fraser, the musical features a score by Nick Butcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical Begins Performances July 7 by Margaret Hall

The Fringe Favorite makes its Off-Broadway debut at Soho Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Full Cast Announced for English Language Premiere of Farewell Mister Haffmann by Margaret Hall

The production translates the immensely successful French play by Jean-Philippe Daguerre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Photos: See Tony Winner J. Harrison Ghee Become a Living Canvas for Artist Alexa Meade by Margaret Hall

Ghee and Meade collaborated for her art installation Wonderland Dreams in the wake of Ghee's history making Tony win.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Monday, July 3, 2023

Video: How Jeanine Tesori Became the Most-Awarded Female Composer in Broadway History by Margaret Hall

The composer began by subbing in orchestra pits. Now she's won two Tony Awards for her musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

How MiMi Scardulla and Tatiana Lofton Bring Plus-Size Excellence to A Beautiful Noise by Margaret Hall

Every night, the dynamic duo demonstrates that Broadway-caliber dancers can come in all sizes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM

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All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

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

Tix Now Available for Kids' Night on Broadway Summer Return; See Which Shows Are Participating by Margaret Hall

Cast Complete for Canadian Revival of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Starring Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan by Margaret Hall

Cast Announced for World Premiere of Shooting Hedda Gabler by Margaret Hall

ASCAP Foundation Completes Inaugural Musical Theatre Fest With Stephen Schwartz, Pasek & Paul, More by Margaret Hall

Broadway Across America Announces New Executive Team Lineup by Margaret Hall

Sports Drama Dear England, Starring Joseph Fiennes, to Transfer to West End by Margaret Hall

Back to the Future: the Musical Officially Opens on Broadway August 3 by Margaret Hall

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Closes On Broadway July 23 by Margaret Hall

Heading to Edinburgh Fringe? Here's Some Scottish Terms You Should Know by Margaret Hall

Playbill Songwriter Series: Meet the Radically Imaginative AriDy Nox by Margaret Hall

Days of Wine and Roses Closes Off-Broadway July 16 by Margaret Hall

Playbill to Partner With Ghost Light Global to Provide Guided Edinburgh Experiences by Margaret Hall

See Patti LuPone, Bryan Cranston, Annaleigh Ashford, and More Visit the Cast of Grey House by Margaret Hall

Katrina Lenk, John-Michael Lyles, Miriam Silverman, More Join New York Stage and Film Summer Season by Margaret Hall

17 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to See at Summerhall (A Former Veterinary College!) by Margaret Hall

Pedro Pascal, Daniel Radcliffe, Sheryl Lee Ralph, More Receive 2023 Emmy Nominations by Margaret Hall

Schmigadoon!, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Ashley Park, More Nominated by Hollywood Critics Association Awards by Margaret Hall

Go Inside the Red Carpet for the NYC Special Screening of Theater Camp by Margaret Hall

11 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to See at Gilded Balloon's Teviot Venue by Margaret Hall

Meet the Time-Bending Team Behind Broadway's Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

Betta St. John, Original Liat in South Pacific, Passes Away at 93 by Margaret Hall

World Premiere of The Little Big Things Reveals Complete Casting by Margaret Hall

Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical Begins Performances July 7 by Margaret Hall

11 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to See at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (That's a Venue) by Margaret Hall

New York, New York Partners With Drama Book Shop to Offer Free Tickets July 6 by Margaret Hall

Melissa Errico to Present Semi-Autobiographical Concerts in London by Margaret Hall

Full Cast Announced for English Language Premiere of Farewell Mister Haffmann by Margaret Hall

Photos: See Tony Winner J. Harrison Ghee Become a Living Canvas for Artist Alexa Meade by Margaret Hall

Video: How Jeanine Tesori Became the Most-Awarded Female Composer in Broadway History by Margaret Hall

How MiMi Scardulla and Tatiana Lofton Bring Plus-Size Excellence to A Beautiful Noise by Margaret Hall