All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Monday, May 23, 2022

The Old Globe Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for The Taming of The Shrew by Margaret Hall

The production will kick off the Globe's 2022 Summer Shakespeare Festival

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Publicity Firm DKC/O&M Partners With Built Productions For Special Events by Margaret Hall

The partnership will produce opening night celebrations and other specialty events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Sunday, May 22, 2022

Marc Shaiman Shares Moments From SMASH Stage Musical Reading by Margaret Hall

The reading included Megan Hilty, Beth Leavel, and Bonnie Milligan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM
Saturday, May 21, 2022

Playwright Sanaz Toossi Steps Into Playwrights Horizons Wish You Were Here by Margaret Hall

Toossi will play the role of Rana May 21 and May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM

The Skin Of Our Teeth Cancels All May 21 Performances by Margaret Hall

Lincoln Center Theater's revival of the Thornton Wilder play is expected to resume May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

On That Day In Amsterdam and Peerless Join Primary Stages 2022 Season by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway company is the newest resident of 59E59 Theaters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

New Concert Staging of Hair to Play Stonewall Inn by Margaret Hall

The concert is presented by Black Theatre Coalition in partnership with Creating in Color Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Thursday, May 12, 2022

Musician Bruce Pomahac Dies at 73 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Pomahac was the Director of Music for The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization for more than 20 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Grassroots For Colored Girls Ticket Initiative Takes Off on Social Media by Margaret Hall

The initiative, organized by Ayanna Prescod, gifts tickets to women and Non-binary people of color.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Broadway's Beetlejuice to Celebrate World Goth Day by Margaret Hall

The musical, based on the film of the same name, has partnered with New Goth City for the celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Funny Girl Standby Julie Benko to Release Duets Album Hand in Hand by Margaret Hall

Benko is joining forces with husband Jason Yeager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

The Actors Fund Renamed Entertainment Community Fund by Margaret Hall

The fund, founded in 1882, has changed its name to reflect the full scope of professions it supports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:12AM
Sunday, May 8, 2022

New York City Street Named in Honor of Late Dance Icon Jacques d’Amboise by Margaret Hall

The northwest corner of West 64th Street and Columbus Avenue, in front of New York’s Lincoln Center, now displays the name Jacques d’Amboise Place.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:42PM

Estella Scrooge (A Christmas Carol with a Twist) Now Available for Licensing From Music Theatre International by Margaret Hall

The musical features a book by Tony winner John Caird, and a score by Tony nominee Paul Gordon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:42PM

Watch A Strange Loop's Tiny Desk Concert by Margaret Hall

Composer and lyricist Michael R. Jackson joined the Broadway company for the NPR performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:42PM
Thursday, May 5, 2022

Bob Fosse's Dancin' Extends at San Diego's Old Globe by Margaret Hall

The production recreates Fosse's original Tony-winning choreography from the 1978 Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Arielle Jacobs, Brad Standley, Jen Sanchez, More to Star in Goodbye New York Concept Album by Margaret Hall

The work features music by Andrew Beall, lyrics by Evan McCormack, and a book by David Don Miller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney, Vicki Lewis, More Join Cast of Off-Broadway's Between the Lines by Margaret Hall

The new musical based on the Jodi Picoult-Samantha van Leer novel begins June 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Bob Fosse's Dancin' at San Diego's Old Globe? by Margaret Hall

A new production of the 1978 musical opened April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18PM

Billy Crystal Shares What Made Mr. Saturday Night Opening Night 'So Emotional' by Margaret Hall

Crystal plays Buddy Young Jr. in Mr. Saturday Night, 30 years after originating the character in the 1992 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Theater by Margaret Hall

Make your final wagers and watch this clip to see how well you stack up against the episode's contestants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM
Monday, May 2, 2022

One-Man Diana the Musical Celebration Sets Green Room 42 Return by Margaret Hall

Kev Berry will perform his love letter to the 2021 musical for in-person and virtual audiences alike.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Lesley Nicol’s Musical Autobiography How the Hell Did I Get Here? Extends Off-Broadway Run by Margaret Hall

The McKittrick Hotel, home to Sleep No More, hosts the Downton Abbey star's show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Sunday, May 1, 2022

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella Announces Closing Date by Margaret Hall

Webber teased a Broadway transfer in the West End closing announcement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM
Saturday, April 30, 2022

Off-Broadway's Oratorio for Living Things Cancels Performances Through May 4 by Margaret Hall

The closure is due to positive COVID cases within the company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM
Thursday, April 28, 2022

Ride the Cyclone, Angels in America In the Round, More Part of D.C.'s Arena Stage 2022-2023 Season by Margaret Hall

The company will also present the world premiere of a musical about abolitionist, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

World Premiere The Notebook Musical, More Part of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2022-2023 Season by Margaret Hall

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to the stage with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Bucks County Playhouse to Produce Kinky Boots, Evita, More in 2022 Summer Season by Margaret Hall

This season marks the notable summer theatre's return to in-person programming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Athlete Ricky Rubio to Receive the 2022 Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment by Margaret Hall

The award recognizes public figures who utilize their platform to advocate for and uplift those that are living with cancer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Singin' In The Rain To Play Toronto by Margaret Hall

Jonathan Church's adaptation of the 1952 film has previously played the West End and Japan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime