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Friday, October 13, 2023

Feel Good Friday: Kristin Chenoweth Shares Heartfelt Letter From Stephen Sondheim by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner was forced to make a difficult career decision in the early 2000s, but the musical master supported her the whole way through.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

EP Recording of Sueños: Our American Musical, Featuring Linedy Genao, Robi Hager, More, Released October 13 by Margaret Hall

Released in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jesse J. Sanchez’s musical is available to stream on all major platforms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Broadway's Back to the Future to Celebrate 'Back to the Future Day' with Original Film Star by Margaret Hall

The upcoming event will mark the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly travelled to 2015 in Back to the Future II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Norbert Leo Butz Has Learned to Be Alone by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner is back on stage, soloing his way through musical memories with a series of new concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Daughter Was 'Properly Horrified' at Purlie Victorious by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss Ossie Davis' play, and Hamilton's impending 10th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Thursday, October 12, 2023

Full Company for World Premiere of Atlantic Theater Company's Buena Vista Social Club Revealed by Margaret Hall

Inspired by the Grammy-winning 1997 album of the same name, Buena Vista Social Club tells the story of the artists involved in the album's recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Industry Reading of Here Comes The Night Will Star Alison Chace and Lauren Schaffel by Margaret Hall

The Lisa Kenner Grissom play explores the realities of at home medication abortion, and cross generational female friendships.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Indya Moore, Sara Ramírez, Lío Mehiel, More Join Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival Lineup by Margaret Hall

Created to support and amplify trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit artists, Breaking The Binary launched in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Playbill Pick Life & Times of Michael K to Play St. Ann's Warehouse by Margaret Hall

Members of Tony-winning Handspring Puppet Company deliver an emotional story of a man born with a cleft lip, and the trials he faces.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Roberta Pereira Named Executive Director of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

Pereira will succeed Linda Murray in the role in January 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Always a Boy To Receive Industry Reading October 13 by Margaret Hall

The award winning gender queer memoir is being adapted by Jo and Jeremy Ivester.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

North American Premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution Opens October 11 by Margaret Hall

Staged at Walnut Street Theatre, the production is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Jez Butterworth's New Play The Hills of California To Play West End by Margaret Hall

The piece will reunite him with director Sam Mendes, who previously directed Butterworth's The Ferryman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Steven Lutvak, Composer Behind the Tony-Winning Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Dies at 64 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lutvak was a recipient of the Kleban and Fred Ebb Awards, and the Jonathan Larson Grant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Broadway's Shucked to Embark on North American Tour by Margaret Hall

The forthcoming tour will visit more than 30 cities in its first year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Broadway League's Broadway Bridges Program Launches New Season by Margaret Hall

The outreach program connects New York City school students from across the five boroughs to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Lucille Lortel Theatre Launches New Series of Artistic Initiatives by Margaret Hall

The initiative will include digital readings, micro commissions, development programs, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Edinburgh Fringe Hit Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! Releases EP October 10 by Margaret Hall

The four-track release features songs from the extended version of the murder mystery musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Celebrate Filipino American History Month With the Work of J. Oconer Navarro by Margaret Hall

The Here Lies Love music director is the newest addition to the series presented by Audible Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM

The Kilroys' Annual The List Returns as The Web by Margaret Hall

The annual catalog has been retooled to highlight the support system necessary for parity in the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM
Monday, October 9, 2023

Former Actors’ Equity Association Executive Director Alan Eisenberg Dies at 88 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Eisenberg was the longest-serving executive director in the union's history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

André De Shields to Celebrate Haarlem Nocturne in 40th Anniversary Concerts by Margaret Hall

The 1984 revue, which was written by and starred Tony winner De Shields, celebrates music by the Black American diaspora.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Video: Watch Highlights From London Musical The Little Big Things by Margaret Hall

Based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, the just-extended production features a score by Nick Butcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Complete Cast Announced for SuperYou West End Staged Concert by Margaret Hall

Lourds Lane's musical follows a comic book artist who finds self-love through her superheroine characters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

New West End Cast Begins Performances in Mamma Mia! October 9 by Margaret Hall

The megahit jukebox musical will turn 25 in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Sports Drama Dear England, Starring Joseph Fiennes, Begins Performances in London's West End October 9 by Margaret Hall

James Graham's play about England's men's football team and team manager Gareth Southgate sold out its previous run at London's National.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, October 6, 2023

Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas to DJ Set at Here Lies Love by Margaret Hall

The set will be the newest addition to the productions People Power Disco Hour series, which presents post-show DJ performances inside Club Millennium at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Video: See Tony Winner Glynis Johns Reflect on her 100th Birthday by Margaret Hall

Known for introducing Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” in A Little Night Music, and playing the suffragette mother Winifred Banks in the film musical Mary Poppins, Johns was bor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

'An Audience That's Only Half Paying Attention'; David Byrne Shares the Unusual Origins of Here Lies Love by Margaret Hall

The legendary musician visited Late Night with Seth Meyers October 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Irish Rep Reveals All Female New Works Fall Festival by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway company will spotlight female playwrights in response to the gender equality referendum currently proposed in Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

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