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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Harry Connick Jr. Announces Holiday Tour, Including 2 Nights at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall by Margaret Hall

The celebrated crooner will launch his new tour in November in Pennsylvania.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Christine Ebersole, Jinkx Monsoon, Beth Malone Announce Provincetown Performances by Margaret Hall

Engagements at the seaside town in Massachusetts have been announced through the end of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Taylor Novak Joins A Summoned Experience; 2023 Masquerade Ball Announced by Margaret Hall

The immersive theatre company brings audiences into the world of M.B. Thurman's Summoned series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM

Jenn Colella, Petrina Bromley, Josh Breckenridge to Return to Come From Away for Final Weeks on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Tony-nominated musical will end its run at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:55AM
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Drama League's Embrace the Season Gala Will Be Held in October by Margaret Hall

The gala will feature performances from new 2022-23 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37PM

Suzan-Lori Parks to Star in Plays for the Plague Year at Public's Joe's Pub; Complete Cast Announced by Margaret Hall

The production will mark the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright's onstage debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Jason Veasey, Jenni Barber, Maya Days to Star in Fountain of You Concert by Margaret Hall

The new musical will be presented at Green Room 42 in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

New Douglas Carter Beane Play The Behavior of Light to Receive Staged Benefit Reading by Margaret Hall

The San Francisco benefit will support the GLIDE Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Coolidge Are 74th Annual Emmy Award Winners by Margaret Hall

Ralph, who originated the role of Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, won an Emmy for her work in the new comedy Abbott Elementary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55AM
Saturday, September 10, 2022

Josh Groban, Rita Moreno, Joshua Henry to Star in TV Version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast by Margaret Hall

The two-hour, 30th anniversary reimagining of the animated classic will be filmed in front of a live studio audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Disabled Down Center Training Program Announces Fall Classes by Margaret Hall

The free arts training program endeavors to increase arts education throughout the Disabled community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Ariana DeBose to Star in New Disney Film Wish by Margaret Hall

The 2023 animated release will explore the backstory behind Disney's famous wishing star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Lea Michele Out At Funny Girl September 10 by Margaret Hall

Michele has developed COVID-19 symptoms, but tests remain inconclusive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Santino Fontana, Clint Holmes, Karen Mason, More Set for Jamie deRoy and Friends Benefit by Margaret Hall

The cabaret show will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Kelli O'Hara, Jesse Green, More Will Celebrate Late Mary Rodgers at Symphony Space by Margaret Hall

Green co-wrote Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers, which was released earlier this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM
Friday, September 9, 2022

See Bette Midler, Amy Adams, Sarah Jessica Parker, and More in New Trailers for Hocus Pocus 2 and Disenchanted by Margaret Hall

The trailers were released during the D23 Expo, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43PM

Our Town... But Wilder Sets Dates Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The new comedy will premiere at the Actors Temple Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM

Oscar Nominee Jesse Eisenberg to Host Rattlestick Theater Season Jam by Margaret Hall

The annual season sneak peek, offered in-person and virtually, will feature excerpts of work by Basil Kreimendahl, Dael Orlandersmith, a.k. Payne, Arturo Luís Soria, May Treuhaft-Ali, and m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Announces Inaugural Recipients by Margaret Hall

The financial grant program awards grants to early-career designers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:25PM

Jelani Remy and Teal Wicks to Star in Planned Parenthood Benefit Concert The Violet Hour by Margaret Hall

The Manhattan concert will feature Broadway performers and pop and rock musicians in support of the nonprofit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Dear Evan Hansen Tony Winner Rachel Bay Jones to Return to Joe's Pub With New Concert by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner will be joined by Tony nominee Jennifer Laura Thompson, Fra Fee, and Ben Levi Ross.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07AM
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Robin de Jesús to Host Inaugural Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Benefit Concert by Margaret Hall

LMTL advocates for and helps to develop new Latiné-written works of musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25PM

Cast and Creative Team Set for Mystic Pizza Musical at New York's Engeman Theater by Margaret Hall

The musical will begin performances at the Northport venue September 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49PM
Monday, September 5, 2022

Schmigadoon!, Annie Live!, More Win Creative Arts Emmys by Margaret Hall

The annual awards are presented in recognition of creative team achievements in American TV.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Elena Shaddow to Star in The Light in the Piazza London Concert by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning musical will be presented at the Alexandra Palace Theatre in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About The Whale Film, Starring Brendan Fraser? by Margaret Hall

The psychological drama is based on Samuel D. Hunter's 2012 Off-Broadway play of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM
Saturday, September 3, 2022

West End Cabaret Front of House Staffer Lands Starring Role on The Crown by Margaret Hall

Ed McVey will play Prince William on the series following a non-acting stint working at the Olivier-winning revival of the Kander and Ebb musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:43PM

"A Once In A Lifetime Experience You Can Do Every Year": The Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Margaret Hall

Already missing Fringe? Playbill correspondent Margaret Hall caps off our coverage of the 75th festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM
Friday, September 2, 2022

Petrina Bromley, Clint Butler, Kate Etienne, and More Cast in Come From Away: The Concert by Margaret Hall

The concert will bring together cast members from the Broadway, Australian, and Toronto productions to present the long running musical in Newfoundland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Tony Winner Billy Porter to Host A Tectonic Cabaret for Tectonic Theater Project by Margaret Hall

The annual benefit will feature Joaquina Kalukango and Michael Urie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Full Cast Announced for North American Tour of Fiddler On The Roof by Margaret Hall

The touring production is based on the Bartlett Sher-helmed 2015 Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

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
TBA: Ragtime