All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Cicily Daniels, Tamar Greene, and Ben Roseberry to Star in Tall Tales of El Mexicano Blanco by Margaret Hall

The presentation will feature songs from several of Brett Macias' musicals in development.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM
Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Nico DeJesus to Choreograph Off-Broadway's Lewberger & The Wizard of Friendship by Margaret Hall

This is the first major choreography credit for the Newsies alum, currently the dance captain at & Juliet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Tony Winner Frank Galati Passes Away at 79 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Galati was known for his adaptations of classic American novels, including Ragtime and The Grapes of Wrath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Playwright and Librettist Bridgette Wimberly Passes Away at 68 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Wimberly was the playwright behind the Off-Broadway hit Saint Lucy's Eyes, and the opera Charlie Parker's Yardbird.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

West Coast Premiere of Lee Edward Colston II's The First Deep Breath Announces Full Cast and Creative Team by Margaret Hall

The modern epic explores the lengths families will go to when burying secrets from the outside world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Friday, December 30, 2022

In Memoriam: A Look at the Theatre Artists We Lost in 2022 by Margaret Hall

Playbill remembers the actors, directors, playwrights, and other familiar faces of the stage who died this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM
Thursday, December 29, 2022

Spotlight on Kavi, the Broadway-Loving American Girl Doll by Margaret Hall

The 2023 Girl of the Year doll dreams of performing onstage; do you?

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM
Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Wendell Pierce Talks Down Unruly Audience Member at Death of a Salesman by Margaret Hall

Videos of the incident went viral Wednesday, as the newest in a pattern of inappropriate behavior from audience members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:12PM
Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Cameron Crowe Knows You’ve Been Talking Behind His Back; He Pays It No Mind by Margaret Hall

The Almost Famous scribe opens up about how he handles bad reviews (it involves Joni Mitchell).

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Friday, December 23, 2022

Ranking 15 Hallmark Holiday Movies From Most to Least Theatrical by Margaret Hall

The TV movie juggernaut has over 40 holiday films starring Broadway talent!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM
Thursday, December 22, 2022

Christopher Tucker, The Phantom of the Opera Prosthetics Designer, Passes Away at 76 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Tucker was a leading artist in his field, working on the The Elephant Man, Star Wars, and The Company of Wolves.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Don’t Call Them Groupies: How the Band-Aids in Almost Famous Are Dressed for Empowerment by Margaret Hall

The actors, and the designer who dressed them, discuss how they created their effortlessly cool, rockstar girlfriend aesthetic for the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM
Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Broadway's The Collaboration by Margaret Hall

The opening night performance of the Warhol/Basquiat play was cancelled due to COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24PM

Broadway's The Collaboration Cancels Opening Night Performance Due to COVID-19 by Margaret Hall

It is unknown when the Warhol/Basquiat play will resume performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:36PM

Hadestown, She Loves Me Star Nicholas Barasch to Join CW Series Riverdale by Margaret Hall

Barasch will play a recurring character in the final season of the thriller series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Dramatists Guild Foundation to Offer Virtual Fellows Program by Margaret Hall

The new offering will support playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists throughout the United States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM
Monday, December 19, 2022

Dancer Stephanie Bissonnette Passes Away at 32 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Bissonnette was a member of the original Broadway cast of Mean Girls, and a star of the COVID-19 documentary Ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Ronald Dennis, Original Richie in A Chorus Line, Passes Away at 78 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Dennis was a prolific dancer, appearing on Broadway in Hello, Dolly!; Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope; My One And Only; and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: A Strange Loop's Rona Siddiqui Plays Her Original Songs by Margaret Hall

The composer is joined by Sherz Aletaha, Beth Callen, and Jonathan Raviv in the newest edition of the series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM
Thursday, December 15, 2022

Ain't No Mo' to Extend Following Initial Closing Announcement by Margaret Hall

Playwright and star Jordan E. Cooper's campaign to save the play has been successful.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32PM

Crystal Lucas-Perry Celebrates Her Birthday at Ain't No Mo' In Style by Margaret Hall

The actress was surprised with her favorite Baskin Robbins ice cream cake by her company members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:18PM

Mariah Carey Spices Up Some Like It Hot Pre-Show Announcement by Margaret Hall

Carey is a member of the producing team for the new musical based on the 1959 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Sarah Schlesinger, Lyricist and Educator, Passes Away by Margaret Hall

Ms. Schlesinger was an integral member of New York University's Graduate Musical Theatre Writing program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces New Tech Enabled DEI Initiative by Margaret Hall

The 87 year-old regional theatre festival has partnered with tech company Reframe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

MCC's 2023 Miscast Gala to Honor Vanessa Williams by Margaret Hall

The benefit will also honor MCC Youth Company alumna Lianny Toval.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Film Adaptation of Space//Space to Premiere in 2023 by Margaret Hall

Written by Jason Craig and Alex Harvey, the film stars Jessica Jelliffe and Jason Craig.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM
Sunday, December 11, 2022

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Broadway's Some Like It Hot? by Margaret Hall

Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks, and more star in the new musical based on the 1959 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06PM

See Jesse Williams Discuss Returning to Broadway on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon by Margaret Hall

Williams has returned to his previously Tony nominated role in Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith Buyout Performance of Broadway's Ain't No Mo' by Margaret Hall

The power couple put their money and influence into the production following the posting of its unexpected closing notice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Friday, December 9, 2022

MCC Theater Announces Complete Casting for Upcoming Wolf Play by Margaret Hall

The production is produced in collaboration with Ma-Yi Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Billy Crudup to Be Honored at Vineyard Theatre 40th Anniversary Gala by Margaret Hall

The gala will include cocktails, dinner, an auction and live performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM