All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Friday, October 28, 2022

See Opening Night Photos From Straight Line Crazy Starring Ralph Fiennes by Margaret Hall

A transfer from London, the production examines the legacy of Robert Moses, the controversial "builder" of modern New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Thursday, October 27, 2022

How Set Designer Beowulf Boritt Learned to Embrace the Weird by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner is one of the busiest designers in the industry, with 27 Broadway credits in the past 17 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Tony Winner Rachel Bay Jones Lands Recurring Role in CBS' Young Sheldon by Margaret Hall

The long-running prequel to The Big Bang Theory stars Iain Armitage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Gordon Farrell's Alice Again Uncovers the Man Behind Alice In Wonderland, Beginning October 27 by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway production investigates the real story of Lewis Carroll, a controversial figure in literary circles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, October 24, 2022

Seymour 'Red' Press, Longtime Broadway Music Coordinator, Passes Away At 98 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Press worked on more than 100 Broadway productions, including three this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Chet Walker, Tony Nominated Choreographer, Passes Away at 68 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Walker was one of the leading interpreters of choreographer Bob Fosse's signature style.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

'It's Really About the Magic of Theatre;' Jim Parsons Talks A Man of No Importance on CBS Mornings by Margaret Hall

Parsons stars as Alfie Byrne in the Off-Broadway revival of Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Terrence McNally's musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of Ivo van Hove's A Little Life by Margaret Hall

The play is based on the best-selling novel by Hanya Yanagihara.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Courtney Bowman and Andy Barke Join West End Pretty Woman The Musical by Margaret Hall

The musical, based on the film of the same name, is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Staged Reading of Yale Drama Series Prize Winner Jar of Fat Plays Drama Book Shop October 24 by Margaret Hall

The absurdist comedy centers on the close bond between two Korean American sisters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

George C. Wolfe Talks His 45 Year–Long Career at NYPL Event October 24 by Margaret Hall

Recordings of the Tony winner's previous productions will be shared alongside the discussion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, October 21, 2022

Julie Hughes, Prominent Broadway Casting Director, Passes Away At 81 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Hughes was one half of Hughes/Moss Casting, working on near 90 Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:43PM

KPOP The Musical Cancels October 21 Performance by Margaret Hall

Performances are expected to resume tomorrow, October 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:33PM

Joanna Simon, Renowned Mezzo Soprano, Dies At 85 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Simon was the eldest of three musical sisters, including her younger siblings Lucy and Carly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:49PM

Susan L. Schulman, Longtime Broadway Publicist, Dies by Margaret Hall

Ms. Schulman was a publicist for productions starring Katharine Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, Glenn Close, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Yale Drama Series Prize Winner Jar of Fat to Receive Staged Reading at Drama Book Shop by Margaret Hall

Jar of Fat is an absurdist comedy about the close bond between two Korean American sisters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM
Thursday, October 20, 2022

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of The Broadway Revival of Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog by Margaret Hall

Kenny Leon directs Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Corey Hawkins in the Pulitzer-winning two-hander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19PM

Get to Know the Eight New Musicals Premiering at the 34th Annual NAMT Festival by Margaret Hall

Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional talent will helm presentations for the festival's October 20 return to New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM
Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Jonelle Procope, Longtime President of the Apollo Theater, to Step Down in 2023 by Margaret Hall

Procope will have led the legendary venue for two decades at the time of her departure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Jeff Weiss, Playwright and Actor, Passes Away at 82 by Margaret Hall

Weiss was a notable member of the Off-Broadway experimental theatre community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Step Inside the Rehearsal Room For the World Premiere of Shared Sentences Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Emily Joy Weiner's drama explores the toll incarceration takes on the families and loved ones of those incarcerated.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Gavroche, Inspired By Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, to Receive Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

The new musical explores what little people can do, reimagining Hugo's novel from the perspective of the child Gavroche.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Take the Stage With Freestyle Love Supreme in Las Vegas by Margaret Hall

The renowned artist and Freestyle Love Supreme co-founder will join the improv-based hip-hop company at the Venetian resort.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM

George C. Wolfe Will Discuss His 45 Year–Long Career at NYPL Event by Margaret Hall

Recordings of the Tony winner's previous productions will be shared alongside the discussion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM
Monday, October 17, 2022

Angelica Ross and Chicago to Celebrate TransTech Day by Margaret Hall

Ross founded the non profit TransTech Social Enterprises to empower LGBTQ+ individuals with practical skills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

I Just Want to Tell Somebody to Return Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The one man show explores the life and struggles of Broadway's Ronald "Smokey" Stevens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM
Friday, October 14, 2022

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Boniello, Heather Alicia Simms, More to Perform at Second Stage's 2022 Gala by Margaret Hall

The evening will be hosted by Drama Desk winner Michael Urie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

New Musical Present Perfect to Have Concert Exhibition at 54 Below by Margaret Hall

The new work is by Jaime Lozano and Nancy Nachama Cheser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM