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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On the North American Premiere of Robert Icke's The Doctor by Margaret Hall

Olivier winner Juliet Stevenson is subversively cast to lead the playwright-director's take on the thriller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker's Infinite Life Will Receive World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

The production is the first of two shows that have been announced for the Off-Broadway company's 2023-2024 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Tony Winner Glenda Jackson Passes Away at 87 by Margaret Hall

In addition to her work as an actor, Ms. Jackson was a British Member of Parliament for 23 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For Elvis: A Musical Revolution World Premiere by Margaret Hall

The new bio-musical is authorized by Elvis Presley Enterprises, and features many of Presley's most popular songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Playbill Goes Fringe Favorite Lizard Boy Opens Off-Broadway June 14 by Margaret Hall

Brandon Ivie directs Justin Huertas' queer coming-of-age musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum Opens June 14 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

The new play from the Doll's House Part 2 playwright is a the second collaboration between Hnath and illusionist Steve Cuiffo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Archive of Late Scenic Designer Robin Wagner Donated to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

The collection documents the three-time Tony winner's decades of designs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Stage and Screen Actor Treat Williams Killed in Motorcycle Crash at 71 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Williams last appeared on Broadway in the 2001 revival of Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Get to Know the Fiery Force That is Brandomitable by Margaret Hall

This Brooklyn-based artist blends Afro-Futurism and Afro-Surrealism for an intoxicating addition to the series, presented by Audible Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04AM
Sunday, June 11, 2023

David Lindsay-Abaire Wins 2023 Tony for Best Book of a Musical by Margaret Hall

Lindsay-Abaire takes the prize for the book to Kimberly Akimbo, adapted from his play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19PM

Bonnie Milligan Wins 2023 Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical by Margaret Hall

Milligan takes the prize for her performance in Kimberly Akimbo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:37PM

Kimberly Akimbo Wins 2023 Tony for Best Original Score by Margaret Hall

Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire take the first prize of the evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:13PM
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Tony Nominated, Jessica Chastain-Led A Doll's House Revival Finishes Broadway Run June 10 by Margaret Hall

Amy Herzog's new adaptation of Ibsen's classic opened at the Hudson Theatre March 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, June 9, 2023

Get a 1st Look at Playbill Goes Fringe Favorite Lizard Boy Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Brandon Ivie directs Justin Huertas' queer coming-of-age musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM
Thursday, June 8, 2023

Ellie Kemper to Join Peter Pan Goes Wrong! On Broadway by Margaret Hall

The comedy's run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre continues before heading to Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Some Like It Hot's Marc Shaiman Pens New Lyrics to South Park's 'Blame Canada,' Referencing 2023 Wildfire Smoke by Margaret Hall

Shaiman originally wrote "Blame Canada" with South Park creator Trey Parker in 1999.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Inside the United Palace, the Venue for This Year's Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

At this theatre, Judy Garland got her hat stolen by fans, Smash was filmed, and Lin-Manuel Miranda is a fierce supporter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

New Douglas Lyons Musical The Moon and the Sea Begins Regional Premiere June 8 by Margaret Hall

Lyons wrote the book for the musical alongside composer Creighton Irons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04AM

All of It, Starring Kate O'Flynn, Opens in London's West End June 8 by Margaret Hall

The Alistair McDowall piece consists of three interconnected short plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Winners Announced for 2023 Write Out Loud Contest by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

A Musical About Star Wars Will Make Off-Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The musical will play Off-Broadway opposite Star Trek Parody Khan!!! The Musical!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Tovah Feldshuh Announces The Feldshuh Fund for Women’s Health by Margaret Hall

The fund will support screening for reproductive cancers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Kate O'Flynn Begins Performances in All of It in London's West End June 6 by Margaret Hall

The Alistair McDowall piece consists of three interconnected short plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Go Inside the June 5 New 42 Gala Honoring Julie Andrews and Josh Groban by Margaret Hall

The evening was hosted by Rachel Dratch and Julianne Hough, and featured performances from Betsy Wolfe, Jordan Donica, Abby Mueller, and Stephanie D'Abruzzo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About Adam Guettel's Days of Wine and Roses by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On Off-Broadway's This Land Was Made by Margaret Hall

Directed by Taylor Reynolds, the Tori Sampson world premiere plays the Vineyard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Monday, June 5, 2023

Tony Nominees Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe Reflect on the 'Wild Ride' of Almost Famous by Margaret Hall

Get an insider's look at the Almost Famous Original Broadway Cast Recording listening party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Days of Wine and Roses Opens Off-Broadway June 5 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 12:12AM
Sunday, June 4, 2023

This Land Was Made Opens Off-Broadway June 4 by Margaret Hall

Directed by Taylor Reynolds, the Tori Sampson world premiere plays the Vineyard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, June 2, 2023

Watch Stars From & Juliet; New York, New York; Into the Woods; More Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton Cast for Ham4Ham by Margaret Hall

The musical's "show before the show" series has been revived in support of this year's Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical Tony nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Prolific Songwriter Cynthia Weil Passes Away at 82 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Weil was depicted by Tony nominee Anika Larsen in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM