All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Friday, March 10, 2023

See Life of Pi Roar to Life at 1st Broadway Bow by Margaret Hall

The Olivier winning play began previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld theatre March 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Thursday, March 9, 2023

A Doll's House, Starring Jessica Chastain, Opens On Broadway March 9; Get a First Look at the Revival by Margaret Hall

The 2023 spring revival of the Ibsen classic features a new translation by Amy Herzog and direction by Jamie Lloyd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Chaim Topol Passes Away at 87 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Topol is most associated with his decades-long relationship with Fiddler on the Roof.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

A Doll's House Revival, Starring Jessica Chastain, Opens On Broadway March 9 by Margaret Hall

The 2023 spring revival of the Ibsen classic features a new translation by Amy Herzog and direction by Jamie Lloyd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

The Lonely Few, Starring Damon Daunno, Ciara Renée, Lauren Patten, Opens March 9 by Margaret Hall

The lesbian love story premieres at Los Angeles' The Geffen Playhouse

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Olivier-Winning Life of Pi Begins Broadway Previews March 9 by Margaret Hall

Lead actor Hiran Abeysekera and puppeteers Fred Davis and Scarlet Wilderink reprise their West End roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Jade Jones to Make New York Cabaret Debut With Killin Em Softly: A '70s Soirée at Green Room 42 by Margaret Hall

Jones previously starred as Belle in Olney Theatre Center's celebrated production of Beauty and the Beast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

David Yazbek Will Showcase New Musical, Reunite With Katrina Lenk in Pair of 54 Below Shows by Margaret Hall

Yazbek is a five time Tony nominee, winning for his work on The Band's Visit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

See Comedy Band Lewberger Invade the Playbill Office Ahead of Their Off-Broadway Debut by Margaret Hall

Featuring Keith Habersberger of The Try Guys, Hughie Stone Fish, and Alex Lewis, the band has performed on America's Got Talent and Bring the Funny.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

Broadway Gets Corny; Shucked Begins Performances March 8 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Matt Doyle Announces Exit From Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner took over the role of Seymour Krelborn on November 15, 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:57PM

Matt Doyle Announces Summer Exit From Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner has extended his run in the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:57PM

Patrick Page Helmed King Lear Gets 3rd Extension at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

Simon Godwin directs the Shakespeare classic at the D.C. venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

Patrick Page-Led King Lear Gets 3rd Extension at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

Simon Godwin directs the Shakespeare classic at the D.C. venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

West End's My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do) Extends, Plans 'Queer Hero Thursdays' by Margaret Hall

Madge's autobiographical solo show about being a queer child currently plays the Ambassadors Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Which Celebrity Freaked Maude Apatow Out in the Audience of Little Shop of Horrors? by Margaret Hall

Apatow stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to talk about her stint as the newest Audrey Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Dramatists Guild Announces Inaugural Compensation Study for Theatre Writers by Margaret Hall

The study seeks to increase pay transparency for dramatists across the United States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

The Jonas Brothers are Going Back in Time With 5 Special Playbill Covers by Margaret Hall

The Grammy-nominated band will play through their discography in a five-night Broadway residency.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Rebecca Faulkenberry, Erich Bergen, Joe Carroll, More to Star in Industry Reading of Who Killed Marilyn? by Margaret Hall

The new play is written by Sharleen Cooper Cohen, and will be directed by Dick Scanlan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

How to Get the Cheapest Tickets to Broadway's Shucked by Margaret Hall

Digital lottery and rush policies have been announced for the new musical, comedy beginning performances March 8 at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM
Monday, March 6, 2023

Arden of Faversham Begins Performances Off-Broadway March 6 by Margaret Hall

This will be one of the first New York stagings of what might be one of William Shakespeare's first artistic endeavors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About the Musical Adaptation of The Outsiders by Margaret Hall

Playing California's La Jolla Playhouse, the new musical features a book by Adam Rapp and music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival and Justin Levine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Ramin Karimloo Thinks the Term ‘Broadway Body’ Is Problematic by Margaret Hall

Karimloo was the poster boy for the male physique on Broadway. Now, he's pulling back from social media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Olivier Awards Reveal 2023 Industry Recognition Recipients by Margaret Hall

The special career awards honor leaders in the British theatrical world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM
Friday, March 3, 2023

Star Trek Parody Khan!!! The Musical! Will Warp Drive to Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

5 Pivotal Moments in the History of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Margaret Hall

With more than 75 years of artistic excellence under its belt, the Fringe has had its fair share of watershed moments.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Ariana DeBose, Samuel L. Jackson, Glenn Close, More Announced as 2023 Oscars Presenters by Margaret Hall

The 95th Annual Academy Awards will be held March 12 in Los Angeles

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Begins Encore Off-Broadway Engagement March 3 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Alysha Umphress, Abby Mueller, Gizel Jimenez, More to Perform at 3rd Annual Maestra Music Amplify Concert by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Thursday, March 2, 2023

Alex Newell Is Ready to Break Down the Gender Barrier by Margaret Hall

They're returning to Broadway in Shucked, and sounding off about the Tony Awards' gendered acting categories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Photos: Step Into Rehearsals for A Doll's House on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Performances of the Jessica Chastain-led revival began February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM