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Friday, May 12, 2023

Here's How Some Like It Hot Could Become the Most Tony-Winning Musical of All Time by Margaret Hall

With 13 nominations, it is possible for Some Like It Hot to best The Producers' record 12 Tony wins; but is it probable?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Get a 1st Look at Bernarda's Daughters Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Federico García Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba, the play takes on gentrification and social strife in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Musical Soul Doctor Will Play U.S. Cinemas in Honor of 10th Anniversary by Margaret Hall

Soul Doctor tells the real-life story of controversial Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, his passion for music and his relationship with Nina Simone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

All-Star Nancy Drew Stage Musical in Development by Margaret Hall

The work is set to feature a score by Alan Menken and Nell Benjamin and a book by Oscar winner Sarah Kernochan, with James Lapine directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Photos: Go Inside WP Theater's 2023 Gala Honoring Ariana DeBose and Lauren Reid by Margaret Hall

The gala was a celebration of the company's 45th season producing work by women and oppressed gender minorities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert Begins Performances May 11 by Margaret Hall

The Massachusetts concert staging is directed by Jason Danieley, widower of Ragtime's original Mother, Marin Mazzie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Returns to Ogunquit Playhouse May 11 by Margaret Hall

The production plays a five-week encore engagement at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Additional 1,596 Shows Revealed for 2023 Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

There's now nearly 3,000 shows playing this summer!

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Cast Set for New Douglas Lyons Musical The Moon and the Sea by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

See Who's Performing at the 11th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys by Margaret Hall

The Pride concert, which benefits the Ali Forney Center, will be held at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Emma Rice's World Premiere Adaptation of Blue Beard to Embark on U.K. Tour by Margaret Hall

Rice's adaptation of the French fairytale centers the women in the serial killer story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Monday, May 8, 2023

Into the Woods Wins Big at Boston's Elliot Norton Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Margaret Hall

The May 8 ceremony honored both Boston-based productions and visiting productions, including the national tour of Into the Woods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24PM

“It’s Time for the Next Generation”: Barry Grove on His 48 Years at Manhattan Theatre Club by Margaret Hall

Grove has been the executive producer of the Broadway and Off-Broadway venue since 1975.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Trunk Songs from Some Like It Hot to be Presented in Some Like It Cut Concert May 8 by Margaret Hall

The bonus material from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman will be performed by members of the Broadway company of Some Like It Hot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Friday, May 5, 2023

See Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Casts of Hamilton and Sweeney Todd in Special Ham4Ham Mash-Up by Margaret Hall

The "show before the show" series returned to the steps of the Richard Rodgers Theatre May 5 to celebrate the Sondheim revival's eight 2023 Tony nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

What is the Fringe Society? A Guide to Edinburgh Fringe's Support System by Margaret Hall

The Fringe may not have an overarching power structure, but that doesn't mean it lacks structured support!

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Chicago World Premiere of New Musical Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon Announces Full Company by Margaret Hall

The country-folk musical marks Broadway's Matthew C. Yee's debut as a playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Shucked Releases Broadway Cast Album May 5 by Margaret Hall

The maize-themed comedy is directed by Jack O'Brien and written by Robert Horn, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Days of Wine and Roses Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 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 12:02AM

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Wicked's Brittney Johnson is Expecting a Baby by Margaret Hall

The history-making Glinda announced her pregnancy via social media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

R.E.D. Hat Fight Club to Receive World Premiere Concert Staging by Margaret Hall

The queer parody musical is written by the American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant winner Joel B. New.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

How Lorna Courtney is Coming Into Her Power In & Juliet by Margaret Hall

She's 24 years old, leading her first Broadway musical, and is now a Tony nominee—it's been quite a year!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Star Trek Parody Khan!!! The Musical! Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 4 by Margaret Hall

The "Parody Trek-Tacular" pays homage to 1982's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Hamilton to Revive Ham4Ham for Special Sweeney Todd Performance by Margaret Hall

The musical's "show before the show" series will attend the tale later this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Sondheim Favorite Barbara Bryne Passes Away at 94 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Bryne was a part of the original Broadway companies of Sunday in the Park with George and Into The Woods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Multi-Tony and Grammy Winner Don Sebesky Passes Away at 85 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Sebesky, currently represented on Broadway with the orchestrations of Parade, was a celebrated musician, composer, and arranger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Bernarda's Daughters Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 2 by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Federico García Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba, the play takes on gentrification and social strife in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Monday, May 1, 2023

Viral Comedy Band Lewberger's The Wizard of Friendship Will Release Cast Recording by Margaret Hall

The album also features Wayne Brady, Alex Brightman, and Dashaun Wesley

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Friday, April 28, 2023

Listen to 'Maybe Love' from Broadway's Shucked by Margaret Hall

The maize-themed comedy will digitally release its original Broadway cast album May 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Brooke Shields, Sutton Foster, Darren Criss, Tituss Burgess, More to Star in Broadway and Vine Concert Series by Margaret Hall

The Napa Valley nonprofit will pair theatrical talent with world class wines for the summer series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Thursday, April 27, 2023

On the Red Carpet: How to Know When You're a Real New Yorker (According to New York, New York Opening Nighters) by Margaret Hall

Go inside opening night of the new musical with red carpet interviews with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and stars Anna Uzele and Coltan Ryan, and arrival photos featuring Chita Rivera, Joel Gr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

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