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Thursday, October 26, 2023

George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man Opens at Gingold Theatrical Group Off-Broadway October 26 by Margaret Hall

Centering on a hunted soldier who seeks refuge in a young lady's boudoir, Arms and the Man is one of Shaw's most popular early plays

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month Begins Performances Off-Broadway October 25 by Margaret Hall

The play follows a 6-foot tall vagina named Snatch Adams who loses her job as a clown at Planned Parenthood in 2016.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Complete Cast Announced for Broadway Bow of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate by Margaret Hall

Second Stage is producing the playwright's Broadway debut.

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Photos: 9 Wicked Secrets of the Gershwin Theatre by Margaret Hall

To rejoicify in the 20th anniversary of Wicked on Broadway, take a closer look at the show's longtime home (including the wall signed by Kristin Chenoweth).

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Sarah Paulson to be Honored at Second Stage Theater Gala by Margaret Hall

The Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner will make a Broadway return via Second Stage beginning November 28.

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Gabe Mollica's Solo Extends at Off-Broadway's Connelly Theater Upstairs by Margaret Hall

Described as a "show about friendship," the production previously enjoyed successful runs at Soho Playhouse and Edinburgh Fringe.

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Maimuna Memon's Manic Street Creature Opens at London's Southwark Playhouse October 24 by Margaret Hall

The show was a celebrated success at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and one of Playbill's top picks of the year.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Semifinalists Announced for Page 73's 2024 Playwriting Fellowship by Margaret Hall

The 21st Fellow will receive an unrestricted award of $20,000, a development budget, and the presentation of a new work.

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Trans Voices Cabaret Sets November New York Return by Margaret Hall

The showcase of transgender and nonbinary musical theatre performers will be presented at Caveat.

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Ella Perez, Catherine Ariale, and Morgan Scott to Star in The Cher Show National Tour by Margaret Hall

The hit bio-musical won two Tony Awards for its 2018 Broadway bow.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Video: See Madison Kopec Sing 'Unlikely Animals' From How to Dance in Ohio by Margaret Hall

The Broadway newcomer offers a sneak peek into the new musical, which is a watershed moment for autistic representation.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Broadway's Back to the Future Celebrates 'Back to the Future Day' October 21 by Margaret Hall

The event marks the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly travelled to in Back to the Future II.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Reneé Rapp to Donate Merchandise Proceeds to Entertainment Community Fund by Margaret Hall

The Mean Girls star will donate 100% of the proceeds from a special New York-edition shirt design.

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Brian Friel's Translations Begins Performances at Irish Rep October 20 by Margaret Hall

The first of the Off-Broadway company's Friel Project series is directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes.

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Elle Fanning to Make Broadway Debut in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate by Margaret Hall

Second Stage is producing the playwright's Broadway debut.

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Cyclops: A Rock Opera Begins Performances Off-Broadway October 20 by Margaret Hall

The musical is inspired by Percy Bysshe Shelley's translation of Euripides' Cyclops.

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Billy Elliot Actress Haydn Gwynne Dies at 66 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Gwynne was a beloved member of the U.K. theatre community.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

7 Wild Moments In Wicked's Early History by Margaret Hall

At 20 years old, Wicked may now be a Broadway stalwart. But the show had a very dramatic journey its first few years.

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Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Tragedy Plus Time Will Play Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Ed Byrne solo show will play Soho Playhouse next month.

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Legendary Fabric Painter Jeff Fender Dies at 60 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Fender was a prolific painter for Broadway, as well as the favored silk artist for the Victorias Secret Fashion Show.

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Sports Drama Dear England, Starring Joseph Fiennes, Officially Opens in London's West End October 19 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.

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See Who Will Join Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma in Macbeth Across U.K. and Washington, D.C. by Margaret Hall

The site-specific production will premiere in a warehouse in Liverpool this fall and then head to Edinburgh, London, and the U.S.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe to Redevelop Almost Famous at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center by Margaret Hall

The new residency comes after the musical's run on Broadway last season.

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Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio to Celebrate Box Office Opening with Discounted Preview Tickets by Margaret Hall

The October 18 celebration will also feature in-person giveaways and free coffee provided by Ground Central.

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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of All The Devils Are Here Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Created and performed by Patrick Page, the Off-Broadway solo play chronicles the evolution of The Bard's villains.

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Stephen Colbert to Be Honored at 2023 Irish Arts Center Gala by Margaret Hall

The evening will also feature appearances by Tony nominees Gabriel Byrne and Liam Neeson.

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Luke Islam, Anne L. Nathan, Ben Fankhauser, More Join 35th Annual Festival of New Musicals by Margaret Hall

The festival has previously presented Come From Away, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, all before they made it to Broadway.

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George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man Begins at Gingold Theatrical Group Off-Broadway October 17 by Margaret Hall

Centering on a hunted soldier who seeks refuge in a young lady's boudoir, Arms and the Man is one of Shaw's most popular early plays

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]
Monday, October 16, 2023

Step Kids by Tyrone L. Robinson Begins Workshop Performances October 16 by Margaret Hall

The new musical centers on a group of teenagers auditioning to join an elite All Star step dance team.

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Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson Begin Run in West End Moulin Rouge! October 16 by Margaret Hall

The international hit musical continues at the Piccadilly Theatre.

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