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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Back to the Future Announces North American National Tour by Margaret Hall

The production is transferring from the West End to Broadway this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Twelve Angry Men: The Musical World Premiere, More to Play Asolo Rep Playhouse by Margaret Hall

The Sarasota, Florida theatre company will kick off their 2023-2024 season in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

WATCH: See Dancin' Swing Into Good Morning America With 'Sing Sing Sing' by Margaret Hall

Wayne Cilento directs the seldom-produced work, re-creating Fosse's original, 1978 Tony-winning choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Extends Encore Off-Broadway Engagement by Margaret Hall

Morrison's one-man-show grapples with the loss of his beloved partner with surprising humor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

According to the Chorus, Starring Karen Ziemba, Opens Off-Broadway March 28 by Margaret Hall

The new play centers on a group of chorus girls at war with their dressers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Monday, March 27, 2023

Tanya Perez's Welcome to Clowntown to Play The Tank by Margaret Hall

The adult-friendly play explores Perez's exploits as a party clown in New York and Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger to Host Soap Opera Night by Margaret Hall

Former and current stars of One Life To Live, Guiding Light, As The World Turns, and more are expected to attend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Alysha Umphress, Abby Mueller, Gizel Jimenez, More Perform at Maestra Music Amplify Concert March 27 by Margaret Hall

The evening will be directed and hosted by Tony nominee Kate Baldwin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

40th Anniversary Theatre Women Awards Presented by League of Professional Theatre Women March 27 by Margaret Hall

This year's honorees include Broadway Advocacy Coalition cofounder Jacquelyn Bell and New Perspectives Theatre Company founder and Artistic Director Melody Brooks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Stripped Down 2023 Summer Offerings by Margaret Hall

Their summer season will focus on readings and cabaret as they work to rebuild their working culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Nicholas Lloyd Webber Passes Away at 43 by Margaret Hall

He was the first-born son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and a composer in his own right.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy Begins West End Performances March 25 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Friday, March 24, 2023

10 Comedians Who Got Their Start At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Margaret Hall

The Fringe may be known for its theatre, but from Robin Williams to John Cleese, its comedy chops are equally impressive!

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Watch: Andrew Durand Performs ‘Somebody Will’ From Shucked on Today 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 01:32PM

The Band’s Visit Will Play Boston This Fall by Margaret Hall

The musical won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Thursday, March 23, 2023

World Premiere of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For to Play Pittsburgh Public Theater by Margaret Hall

Directed by Kent Gash and featuring music direction by Matthew Whitaker, the musical explores the life of the legendary jazz songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image the Musical to Play London's West End by Margaret Hall

The satirical puppet musical is based on the television show of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

According to the Chorus, Starring Karen Ziemba, Begins Performances Off-Broadway March 23 by Margaret Hall

The new play centers on a group of chorus girls at war with their dressers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Audible Theatre to Release Audio Adaptation of The Inheritance by Margaret Hall

Four new audio original adaptations will be released as a part of the company's spring slate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:12PM

Jelani Remy, Liana Hunt, Nathaniel Hackmann, More Join Back To The Future on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The production is transferring from the West End to Broadway this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Brian d'Arcy James, Darren Criss, George Abud, More Announced for 2023 Atlantic Theater Gala by Margaret Hall

This years gala honors Roger Kass for his 35 years of service on the Atlantic Theater Company Board of Directors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Trading Places: How Actors Go Between the West End and Broadway (Or Not) by Margaret Hall

When a production transfers from the West End to Broadway, sometimes the actors go with the show, and sometimes they don't—here's how those decisions are made.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Royal Shakespeare Company Production of Hamnet to Play West End by Margaret Hall

The new play has already sold out its world premiere in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Monday, March 20, 2023

New York City Center Announces Ann Reinking Encores! Choreography Fellowship by Margaret Hall

The late Tony winner choreographed Chicago for the Encores! program, and that revival is now the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM

Reviews: Critics Weigh In on Joy Ride Film, Starring Stephanie Hsu and Ashley Park by Margaret Hall

The raunchy comedy follows four friends on an increasingly wild international adventure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

Step Into Rehearsals for the U.K. Premiere of The Secret Life of Bees by Margaret Hall

The musical from Lynn Nottage, Duncan Sheik, and Susan Birkenhead premiered Off-Broadway in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Jevares C. Myrick and Ronvé O’Daniel Introduce Greenwood: An American Musical by Margaret Hall

The team was joined by Tymothee Harrell, Avionce Hoyles, and Morgan J. Smart for the series, which is presented by Audible Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM

Friday, March 17, 2023

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All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Back to the Future Announces North American National Tour by Margaret Hall

Twelve Angry Men: The Musical World Premiere, More to Play Asolo Rep Playhouse by Margaret Hall

WATCH: See Dancin' Swing Into Good Morning America With 'Sing Sing Sing' by Margaret Hall

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Extends Encore Off-Broadway Engagement by Margaret Hall

According to the Chorus, Starring Karen Ziemba, Opens Off-Broadway March 28 by Margaret Hall

Tanya Perez's Welcome to Clowntown to Play The Tank by Margaret Hall

Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger to Host Soap Opera Night by Margaret Hall

Alysha Umphress, Abby Mueller, Gizel Jimenez, More Perform at Maestra Music Amplify Concert March 27 by Margaret Hall

40th Anniversary Theatre Women Awards Presented by League of Professional Theatre Women March 27 by Margaret Hall

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Stripped Down 2023 Summer Offerings by Margaret Hall

Nicholas Lloyd Webber Passes Away at 43 by Margaret Hall

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy Begins West End Performances March 25 by Margaret Hall

10 Comedians Who Got Their Start At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Margaret Hall

Watch: Andrew Durand Performs ‘Somebody Will’ From Shucked on Today by Margaret Hall

The Band’s Visit Will Play Boston This Fall by Margaret Hall

World Premiere of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For to Play Pittsburgh Public Theater by Margaret Hall

Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image the Musical to Play London's West End by Margaret Hall

According to the Chorus, Starring Karen Ziemba, Begins Performances Off-Broadway March 23 by Margaret Hall

Audible Theatre to Release Audio Adaptation of The Inheritance by Margaret Hall

Jelani Remy, Liana Hunt, Nathaniel Hackmann, More Join Back To The Future on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Brian d'Arcy James, Darren Criss, George Abud, More Announced for 2023 Atlantic Theater Gala by Margaret Hall

Trading Places: How Actors Go Between the West End and Broadway (Or Not) by Margaret Hall

Royal Shakespeare Company Production of Hamnet to Play West End by Margaret Hall

New York City Center Announces Ann Reinking Encores! Choreography Fellowship by Margaret Hall

Reviews: Critics Weigh In on Joy Ride Film, Starring Stephanie Hsu and Ashley Park by Margaret Hall

Step Into Rehearsals for the U.K. Premiere of The Secret Life of Bees by Margaret Hall

Playbill Songwriter Series: Jevares C. Myrick and Ronvé O’Daniel Introduce Greenwood: An American Musical by Margaret Hall

Edinburgh Fringe Hit Sex Witch The Musical to Play Soho Playhouse by Margaret Hall

Candrice Jones Wins 2023 Kesselring Prize by Margaret Hall

Maddie Corman, Kerry Bishé, Natalie Woolams-Torres, More to Star in World Premiere of The Fears by Margaret Hall

Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals Begins March 17 by Margaret Hall