All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Friday, October 14, 2022

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
Thursday, October 13, 2022

Reviews: What Do Critics Think About Broadway's The Piano Lesson? by Margaret Hall

Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks, and more star at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:49PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Wendell Pierce, Lena Hall, Helen Park, More Join Drama League Fall Gala by Margaret Hall

Musicals The Karate Kid and Bliss will also receive sneak peeks at the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Mickey Calin, Original Riff In West Side Story, Passes Away At 86 by Margaret Hall

Originally deemed "too pretty" to be the leader of the Jets, Calin was later hand picked by Jerome Robbins to originate the historically significant role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

& Juliet Announces Complete Broadway Cast by Margaret Hall

The jukebox musical with a book by Schitt's Creek writer David West Read imagines a different ending for the Shakespearean heroine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Lillian Hellman's Watch on the Rhine To Receive Rare London Revival by Margaret Hall

The production, along with a new production of Next to Normal, is among the newly announced 30th anniversary season for Donmar Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Sutton Foster Has Never Had A Bad Audition, Jimmy Fallon's Young Frankenstein Audition, and More On The Tonight Show by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner appeared on the late night show to discuss why The Music Man inspired her to come back to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

New Rita Hayworth Musical Love Goddess Announces World Premiere by Margaret Hall

The musical deals head-on with Hayworth's struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

All Trans, Non-Binary, and Queer As You Like It Cast Set at La Jolla Playhouse by Margaret Hall

The comedy will be co-directed by Tony winner Christopher Ashley and Hayes winner Will Davis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Sunday, October 9, 2022

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About The Broadway Revival of Death of a Salesman by Margaret Hall

Previews for the Arthur Miller play began September 17 at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25PM

Taylor Iman Jones, Anthony Lee Medina, More Sing at Broadway for Reproductive Rights Concert October 9 by Margaret Hall

All of the proceeds for the evening will go to the New York Abortion Access Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Saturday, October 8, 2022

Revamped David Geffen Hall Opens October 8 by Margaret Hall

The venue, which is the home of the New York Philharmonic, has completed renovations two years ahead of schedule.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM

Darren Criss to Play Café Carlyle by Margaret Hall

The Emmy winner will play the famed venue for 12 days during the holiday season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM
Friday, October 7, 2022

RENT, Beautiful, Doubt Join Theatre Aspen's 40th Season by Margaret Hall

This summer will mark the 40th year for the respected Colorado company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Rattlestick Theater to Give World Premiere of Liba Vaynberg's The Gett by Margaret Hall

The production will be presented both in-person and virtually.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Thursday, October 6, 2022

Reviews: See What Critics Had to Say About The All-Female, Transgender, and Non-Binary Broadway Revival of 1776 by Margaret Hall

Crystal Lucas-Perry and Carolee Carmello lead the company as John Adams and John Dickinson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33PM

Lillias White, Michael James Scott, Shoshana Bean, More Join Broadway Inspirational Voices Benefit Better Days by Margaret Hall

The event will celebrate André De Shields, LaChanze, and Alex Lacamoire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The Drama League's 2023-24 Directors Project is Accepting Applications by Margaret Hall

Available programs include fellowship, residency, and assistantship for early- and mid-career directors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The Old Globe Announces 2023 Season, Including Mary Zimmerman’s The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Kathleen Marshall will helm Shakespeare's Twelfth Night as part of the San Diego theatre's annual Shakespeare Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Dysentery Sings! New The Oregon Trail Musical Film Adaptation to Feature Score By Benj Pasek and Justin Paul by Margaret Hall

The Dear Evan Hansen writers are working alongside filmmakers Will Speck and Josh Gordon on the project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Go Inside Tectonic Theater Project's A Tectonic Cabaret, Hosted by Billy Porter by Margaret Hall

The annual benefit featured Joaquina Kalukango, Michael Urie, Darren Criss, Sasha Velour, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Audrey Cardwell, Ed Dixon, Matt Bogart, More Join Goodspeed's Christmas in Connecticut by Margaret Hall

Amy Corcoran will direct the new musical based on the 1945 Warner Bros. film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Met Opera Will Stream Performances Via New Streaming Service by Margaret Hall

The service will make the opera companies cinema simulcasts available at home and on demand in limited markets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Monday, October 3, 2022

Reviews: See What Critics Had to Say About Broadway's Cost of Living by Margaret Hall

The Manhattan Theatre Club production stars Tony nominee Kara Young, David Zayas, Gregg Mozgala, and Katy Sullivan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07PM

One Shubert Alley Broadway Merchandise Shop to Reopen Under New Management by Margaret Hall

The beloved storefront is situated in Shubert Alley between the Shubert and Booth theatres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Santino Fontana, Clint Holmes, Karen Mason, More Perform Jamie deRoy and Friends Benefit October 3 by Margaret Hall

The cabaret show benefits the Entertainment Community Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Sunday, October 2, 2022

Reviews: See What Critics Had to Say About Broadway's Leopoldstadt by Margaret Hall

Brandon Uranowitz and Caissie Levy star in playwright Tom Stoppard's 19th Broadway play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07PM
Saturday, October 1, 2022

Brandon Victor Dixon, Alex Brightman, Krysta Rodriguez, More Join Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway by Margaret Hall

The free outdoor concert will be presented in Times Square October 2, come rain or come shine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

Tony Nominee Mary Bridget Davies Stars in Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own October 1 by Margaret Hall

The Joe's Pub performance reimagines the text as a play infused with original blues and rock music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, September 30, 2022

Beetlejuice Announces 31-Day Halloween Celebration Including Limited-Edition Playbill Covers; Find Out How to Get Yours by Margaret Hall

Every day of October will have a spooky surprise, including custom cocktails, a tattoo flash sheet, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM