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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Non-Replica Production of A Chorus Line to Play U.K. Tour by Margaret Hall

The production previously enjoyed a Leicester run in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM[SHARE]

Sean Young to Star in Ode to the Wasp Woman Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The screen star will make her stage debut as the murdered actor Susan Cabot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM[SHARE]
Friday, September 15, 2023

Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man & the Pool Opens in London's West End September 15 by Margaret Hall

The comedian's latest solo show, which played Broadway last fall, also enjoyed a run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this past August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 14, 2023

What Is an 11 O'Clock Number ? by Margaret Hall

Playbill explores the origins of this type of Broadway power ballad, which no longer occurs at 11 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM[SHARE]

World Premiere of The Little Big Things Opens September 14 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Pearl Cleage Festival Begins at Chicago's Goodman Theatre September 14 by Margaret Hall

The month-long celebration will encourage deeper study of Poet Laureate Cleage's works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Directors Set for National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 35th Annual Festival of New Musicals by Margaret Hall

The industry-only event will take place October 26"27 at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM[SHARE]

Musical Film Flora and Son Sets Soundtrack Release Date by Margaret Hall

The film is the latest from Once and Sing Street director John Carney. Listen to songs from the film below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM[SHARE]

18 Theatre Artists Among Recipients of 2023 MacDowell Fellowships by Margaret Hall

The fellows will take part in residencies at the New Hampshire artist colony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour in 2023-2024 Season by Margaret Hall

Stage and screen star Richard Thomas continues to play Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of the Harper Lee novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Christopher Gattelli to Direct My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert by Margaret Hall

Featuring a 40-piece orchestra and artists from across the globe, the London concert will be presented in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man & the Pool Begins Performances in London's West End September 12 by Margaret Hall

The comedian's latest solo show, which played Broadway last fall, also enjoyed a run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this past August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker's Infinite Life Opens Off-Broadway September 12 by Margaret Hall

Set in Northern California, the play centers on five women holding a philosophical conversation as they grapple with suffering and desire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]
Monday, September 11, 2023

Lissa deGuzman, A.J. Shivley, Jaime Lyn Beatty, More Join Write Out Loud Concert by Margaret Hall

Write Out Loud supports up-and-coming musical theatre writers looking to break into the commercial industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM[SHARE]

Maimuna Memon's Manic Street Creature to Play London's Southwark Playhouse 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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM[SHARE]

Olivier Winner Nathaniel Parker to Star in Operation Epsilon by Margaret Hall

The play is based on the historical transcripts from Germany's 10 foremost nuclear scientists who were held captive in England at the end of World War II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM[SHARE]

Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Announces Annual Recipients by Margaret Hall

The financial grant program awards grants to early-career designers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Playbill Songwriter Series: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Jaime Lozano and his Familia by Margaret Hall

The celebrated composer presented a wide variety of material from three of his musical projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM[SHARE]
Sunday, September 10, 2023

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy Begin Performances in Anne Nelson's The Guys September 10 by Margaret Hall

The couple perform the piece for Colorado's Theatre Aspen in a special weekend engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

Palatable Gay Robot Presents London Encore Performance September 10 by Margaret Hall

The solo show was one of Playbill's picks for the best of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]
Friday, September 8, 2023

Original Broadway Cast of Grand Hotel to Reunite in Celebration of Tommy Tune's 85th Birthday by Margaret Hall

Originally opening November 12, 1989, at the Martin Beck Theatre, the musical played more than 1,000 performances on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM[SHARE]

Complete Cast Announced For Brittany K. Allen's Redwood by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway premiere was originally slated for April 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM[SHARE]

Actionplay Announces 10th Anniversary Concert Celebration by Margaret Hall

All proceeds will go towards Actionplay's mission of providing autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled teens and adults with equal access to the theatre-making process.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM[SHARE]

Walnut Street Theatre To Stage North American Premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution by Margaret Hall

The bio-musical is authorized by Elvis Presley Enterprises, and features many of Presley's most popular songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM[SHARE]

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam Begin Performances in Frank and Percy in London September 8 by Margaret Hall

Ben Weatherill's new romantic comedy is directed by Sean Mathias.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Rebecca Gilman's Swing State Begins New York Premiere Off-Broadway September 8 by Margaret Hall

The production, which features the original Chicago cast, plays Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 7, 2023

See Who's Starring in Brian Friel's Translations at Irish Rep by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM[SHARE]

Thomas Meehan's Archive Donated to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

The collection documents the three-time Tony winner's five decades-long career in theatre and film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM[SHARE]

Red Bull Theater Reveals 2023-2024 Off-Broadway Season by Margaret Hall

This season marks the 20th year of the acclaimed Off-Broadway company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM[SHARE]

SheNYC Arts Announces Casting for Fort Huachua and Bloodshot by Margaret Hall

SheNYC Arts showcases new, original works by gender-marginalized writers, composers, and directors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson to Star in West End Moulin Rouge by Margaret Hall

The international hit musical continues at the Piccadilly Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]

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Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off