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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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

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

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