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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

'I Didn't Know That I Was Talking About God!': Bebe Neuwirth Walks Down Memory Lane by Margaret Hall

The two-time Tony winner reflects on nearly 50 years of Broadway excellence.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

John Lithgow to Star as Roald Dahl in New Play Giant, Tackling Antisemitisim by Margaret Hall

The play is one of several premieres in Royal Court Theatre's 2024 season.

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Danielle Hope, Courtney Stapleton, More to Star in London Avalon Concert by Margaret Hall

The new folk pop musical brings the Arthurian legend to life.

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Video: Watch Bryonha Marie and Diana Huey Perform 'I've Known You By Heart' From Golden Musical by Margaret Hall

A contemporary reimagining of Rumpelstiltskin, the musical follows 19-year-old Alexa as she tries to save her kingdom and reconcile the grief of her past.

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Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger to Release Cast Recording by Margaret Hall

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner's musical played Second Stage in 2023 under the direction of Tony nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz.

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Video: Watch Hillary Clinton and the Broadway Cast of Suffs Celebrate the Suffragette Movement by Margaret Hall

The new musical centers on the women who fought for the right to vote in America.

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How the Women of Brooklyn Laundry are Balancing the Burden of Care by Margaret Hall

Cecily Strong, Florencia Lozano, and Andrea Syglowski muddle through the strain of support in John Patrick Shanley's newest play, now Off-Broadway.

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World Premiere of Theodora Skipitares' The Four Lives to Play La MaMa by Margaret Hall

The puppetry piece will play the Off-Broadway stalwart this April.

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World Premiere of Theodora Skipitares's The Four Lives to Play La MaMa by Margaret Hall

The puppetry piece will play the Off-Broadway stalwart this April.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Video: Meet the Cast of Broadway's Water for Elephants by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation is currently in previews at Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

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New Musical Here I Am Begins Performances Off-Broadway March 1 by Margaret Hall

The modern love story is centered around social media, and the effect it has on interpersonal relationships and our self conception.

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Water For Elephants to Host 'Tent Talkback' Series by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation plays Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

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All-Star Lineup Will Celebrate Lucy Simon in Come Spirit, Come Charm at Joe's Pub by Margaret Hall

The late Grammy winner and Tony nominee will be honored March 25 at the famed concert venue.

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Marie Curie Musical to Receive English-Language Premiere in London by Margaret Hall

Originally premiering in 2020 in South Korea, the musical traces the life of the scientific pioneer.

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For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy Begins West End Return February 29 by Margaret Hall

The piece is inspired by Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf.

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New Musical Starter For Ten Begins Bristol Old Vic Premiere February 29 by Margaret Hall

The musical is based on the coming-of-age novel by David Nicholls and the popular 2006 film adaptation.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Bennett Leak to Serve as Interim Director of Second Stage Theater by Margaret Hall

Leak will assume leadership from founder Carole Rothman as the company enters a season of increasing tumult.

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Get to Know the Big 4 Venues at Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

If you're not sure what to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, start at these four performance venues.

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Rachel Brosnahan, Alfred Molina, J. Harrison Ghee, More to Present at 39th Artios Awards by Margaret Hall

The ceremony honors casting professionals in theatre, film, and television.

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Patricia Birch and Len Cariou to be Honored at 55th Annual Amas Musical Theatre Benefit Gala by Margaret Hall

The gala will performances from Birch and Cariou's extensive theatrical careers, including Grease, They're Playing Our Song, and A Little Night Music.

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Tony Winners Bonnie Milligan and J. Harrison Ghee to Host Maestra Music's Amplify 2024 by Margaret Hall

The evening will celebrate such female composers and lyricists as Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Rebekah Greer Melocik, and more.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Sandra Oh, Ann Harada, Dale Soules, More to Star in The Welkin at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

Set in 1759, the piece centers on a young woman who has been sentenced to death and the 12 women who are tasked with verifying her pregnancy.

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Sweet Emotions: Why the Original Broadway Hunnies Returned to Jelly's Last Jam at Encores! by Margaret Hall

Thirty-two years on, Allison M. Williams, Stephanie Pope Lofgren, and Mamie Duncan-Gibbs are still shepherding Jelly Roll Morton to the afterlife.

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Upcoming Broadway Bow of Peter Morgan's Patriots Finds Its Full Cast by Margaret Hall

Patriots recounts the story of Vladimir Putin's rise to power after the fall of the Soviet Union.

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Kara Young to Join Kate Douglas' The Apiary Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Directed by Kate Whoriskey, the play is the centerpiece of the Second Stage's inaugural Next Stage Festival.

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Ramzi Khalaf to Lead National Tour of The Kite Runner by Margaret Hall

The production arrived on Broadway in 2022 following its premiere in the U.K., including two runs in London's West End.

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Broadway's An Enemy of the People Begins Previews February 27 by Margaret Hall

The Broadway revival plays Circle in the Square Theatre.

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Bordello The Musical to Receive Developmental Reading at York Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

Set in 1920s Buenos Aires, the new musical is inspired by Raquel Liberman and her fight to bring an international sex-trafficking ring to justice.

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Photos: See The Company of Water For Elephants Take Their 1st Bows on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation plays Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

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Actor Lanny Flaherty Dies at 81 by Margaret Hall

In addition to his work as an actor, Mr. Flaherty was an accomplished playwright.

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off