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Friday, May 26, 2023

Watch Stars From Parade, Some Like It Hot, Shucked, and More Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton Cast for May 26 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 04:36PM

Daniel Boone Star Ed Ames Passes Away at 95 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Ames was also a part of the brotherly quartet The Ames Brothers, who were immensely successful throughout the 1950s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Thursday, May 25, 2023

In Leopoldstadt, Tony Nominee Brandon Uranowitz Has Stepped Into His ‘Most Authentic Self’ by Margaret Hall

For the first time, one of Broadway's most prolific actors is able to combine his personal history and identity, with his artistry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Mean Girls Stars Erika Henningsen and Kyle Selig Married by Margaret Hall

The pair played Cady Heron and Aaron Samuels in the Broadway production of the musical based on the 2004 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Stars of Tina Reflect on the Passing of Tina Turner by Margaret Hall

Social media tributes have poured in from all sides for the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 25 at Atlantic Theatre 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 12:18AM

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Music Legend Tina Turner Passes Away at 83 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Turner was considered the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and was the subject of the Tony nominated bio musical Tina

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Stars From Parade, Some Like It Hot, and Shucked to Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton Cast for May 26 Ham4Ham by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Tony Winner Billy Porter to Be Honored at Lambda Legal 50th Anniversary Gala by Margaret Hall

Porter will be recognized alongside lesbian activist Urvashi Vaid, who passed away in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Chicago World Premiere of New Musical Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon Begins Performances May 24 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

West End Revival of The Shape of Things Starring Luke Newton and Amber Anderson Begins Performance May 24 by Margaret Hall

The Neil LaBute play premiered in 2001 with Paul Rudd and Rachel Weisz in the lead roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Geffen Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team for the World Premiere of The Ants by Margaret Hall

The new play by Ramiz Monsef is directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy to Return Off-Broadway in June by Margaret Hall

The four-performance encore will coincide with NYC Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Watch Tony Nominee Alex Newell Perform Shucked's 'Independently Owned' on The Voice by Margaret Hall

Newell currently stars in the corny musical comedy at Broadway's Nederlander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Bernarda's Daughters Opens Off-Broadway May 23 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 01:00AM

Monday, May 22, 2023

Noble Sissle, Jr. Hosts Celebration of Shuffle Along at 54 Below May 22 by Margaret Hall

Noble Sissle, Jr. is the son of Noble Sissle, the lyricist of the groundbreaking 1921 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Friday, May 19, 2023

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Bonnie Milligan, Jessica Chastain, and More in Special Ham4Ham Mash-Up by Margaret Hall

The "show before the show" series returned to the steps of the Richard Rodgers Theatre May 19 to celebrate A Doll's House, Kimberly Akimbo, and Camelot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Lucille Lortel Theatre Launching New Play Development Program by Margaret Hall

The initial round of commissions have been granted to early- and mid-career playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Douglas Carter Beane's To Wong Foo Stage Musical to Premiere in U.K. by Margaret Hall

The musical is based on the 1995 cult classic film that featured Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo as three drag queens on a cross country road trip.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Destiny of Desire Begins Performances at The Old Globe May 19 by Margaret Hall

The telenovela-for-the-stage is directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Why King James Feels Like 'Jumping Off A Cliff' for Abbott Elementary's Chris Perfetti by Margaret Hall

The TV star explains why he's done this play about LeBron James three times, and how it's made him a basketball fan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

See Ben Platt and Noah Galvin in New Trailer for Theater Camp by Margaret Hall

The Dear Evan Hansen stars (and fiancés) co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

This Land Was Made Begins Previews Off-Broadway May 18 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

The Fears, New Play by Emma Sheanshang, Opens Off-Broadway May 18 by Margaret Hall

The play marks the producing debut of Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Going to Edinburgh Fringe For the First Time? Edinburgh Fringe Society's Shona McCarthy Can Help by Margaret Hall

The world's largest arts festival can be overwhelming for first timers. Here's some advice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Nsangou Njikam's When We Left Pt.1 to Receive Staged Reading by Margaret Hall

The play will be the newest offering of the Building the Box series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Monday, May 15, 2023

Joaquin Romaguera, the Original Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, Passes Away at 90 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Romaguera was a celebrated opera performer in addition to his work in musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer to Receive Special New York Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Madge's Olivier nominated autobiographical solo show My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), about being a queer child, recently ran in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM