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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

Daniel Radcliffe Welcomes First Child With Erin Darke by Margaret Hall

Radcliffe, who will be returning to Broadway in Merrily We Roll Along, confirmed the news Wednesday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

TV Host and Broadway Alum Jerry Springer Passes Away at 79 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Springer had an eclectic career which twice brought him to the Broadway boards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Voting Begins for Without You Sing With Anthony Rapp Contest by Margaret Hall

Based on the Rent star's memoir, Without You continues its run at New World Stages

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada Join All-Star Beauty and the Beast at St. Louis Muny by Margaret Hall

The famed Missouri company will stage the Disney musical this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

At the 2023 Easter Bonnet Competition, Shrek, La La Land, and the New York Times Shoutouts Abound by Margaret Hall

Go inside Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' annual fundraiser, which raised $3.6 million and featured skits and song spoofs from Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Name That Tune! A Comprehensive Guide to the Songs of New York, New York by Margaret Hall

The new Broadway musical makes handy use of many songs written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Here's where they're all from.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Full Cast Announced For West End Transfer of Peter Morgan’s Patriots by Margaret Hall

Playwright Morgan is best known for serving as the creator and showrunner of Netflix's The Crown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Hana Sharif Named Artistic Director of Arena Stage by Margaret Hall

The Washington D.C. theatre company has unanimously selected Sharif to lead the company following the retirement of longtime artistic director Molly Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

The Fears, New Play by Emma Sheanshang, Begins Performances Off-Broadway April 26 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Tony Winner Harry Belafonte Passes Away at 96 by Margaret Hall

The barrier-breaking performer was a fierce activist for civil rights, serving as one of the principal fundraisers for Martin Luther King Jr. and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

The Fringe Favorite will play Soho Playhouse this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Tales From The Guttenberg Bible Begins Performances April 25 George Street Playhouse by Margaret Hall

The comedy features more than 90 characters as portrayed by five actors, including Steve Guttenberg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Monday, April 24, 2023

Neil Patrick Harris Extends Limited Run in Peter Pan Goes Wrong by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong is currently running at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

New Musical Final Day? Will Receive Industry Readings by Margaret Hall

The private readings will be held at the Dramatists Guild.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Good Night, Oscar, Starring Sean Hayes, Opens On Broadway April 24 by Margaret Hall

Directed by Lisa Peterson, the limited engagement will play the Belasco Theatre through the summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Friday, April 21, 2023

Vicki Lewis and John Scherer to Star in The Prom in New Jersey by Margaret Hall

The regional premiere will be directed by Broadway's Todd Buonopane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Almost Famous Broadway Cast Album Released April 21 by Margaret Hall

The Cameron Crowe-Tom Kitt tuner is based on Crowe's film of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack to Release Debut Original Album Lay Your Hands On Me by Margaret Hall

The eight-track album marks Cusack's public debut as a singer-songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM

Taylor Mac's Joy and Pandemic Begins Performances at Huntington Theatre April 21 by Margaret Hall

The Boston world premiere will run through the month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Tanya Perez's Welcome to Clowntown Begins Performances Off-Broadway at The Tank April 21 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Tent Theatre Company Launches to Support Elder Playwrights by Margaret Hall

Their inaugural offering, Tina Howe's Where Women Go, will receive a reading later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Wednesday, April 19, 2023