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Friday, June 30, 2023

Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody's Showtime Series Canceled by Margaret Hall

The couple's son, Gideon Grody-Patinkin, was set to executive produce the series inspired by the pair's viral Instagram and TikTok videos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Back to the Future: the Musical Begins on Broadway June 30 by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of the hit film opens August 3 at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 29, 2023

How To Get the Cheapest Tickets to Broadway's Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of the hit film has announced digital lottery and in-person rush policies for its run at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM[SHARE]

World Premiere of The Ants Opens at Geffen Playhouse June 29 by Margaret Hall

The new play by Ramiz Monsef is directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Turntable May Be Popular on Broadway, But It Was Actually Invented in Japan by Margaret Hall

A history of the rotating stage platform, which is now ubiquitous on Broadway thanks to Hamilton, & Juliet, and A Doll's House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Grey House Announces 'Show and Hell' Summer Talkbacks by Margaret Hall

The thriller play stars Tatiana Maslany, Laurie Metcalf, and Sophia Anne Caruso.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

The International Puppet Fringe Festival to Return to New York City by Margaret Hall

Held on the Lower East Side, the festival features free public performances and events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Beneatha's Place Begins Performances at London's Young Vic June 27 by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha's Place follows Beneatha Younger far beyond 1959.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 26, 2023

Casting Announced for A Musical About Star Wars' Off-Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The musical will play Off-Broadway opposite Star Trek Parody Khan!!! The Musical!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM[SHARE]

Actor John Deyle Passes Away at 68 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Deyle was a familiar face on Broadway stage, as well as a prolific television commercial actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy to Star in Anne Nelson's The Guys by Margaret Hall

The couple will perform the piece for Colorado's Theatre Aspen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 23, 2023

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Off-Broadway's Queer Superhero Musical Lizard Boy by Margaret Hall

Justin Huertas' Playbill Goes Fringe favorite is directed by Brandon Ivie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum Extends Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

The new play from the Doll's House Part 2 playwright is a the second collaboration between Hnath and illusionist Steve Cuiffo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM[SHARE]

All-Star Beauty and the Beast Begins Performances June 22 at St. Louis Muny by Margaret Hall

Broadway favorites Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, and more take the stage at the famed Missouri company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM[SHARE]

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About the U.S. Premiere of Liz Kingsman's Olivier-Nominated One Woman Show? by Margaret Hall

The comedy work plays Off-Broadway at Greenwich House Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM[SHARE]

Hear a Track From Upcoming Lewberger Musical Cast Album The Wizard of Friendship by Margaret Hall

Along with the viral comedy band, the release features Wayne Brady, Alex Brightman, and Dashaun Wesley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On World Premiere of Dear England Starring Joseph Fiennes by Margaret Hall

James Graham's play about England's men's football team and team manager Gareth Southgate is playing at London's National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM[SHARE]

Drag Performer Reuben Kaye Is Combating Death Threats with Comedy by Margaret Hall

The Edinburgh Fringe mainstay on why he considers drag "a very beautiful protest."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM[SHARE]

See Ellie Kemper Take Her First Broadway Bow in Peter Pan Goes Wrong! by Margaret Hall

The comedy marks Kemper's Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Paxton Whitehead Passes Away at 85 by Margaret Hall

The British actor racked up an impressive number of Broadway credits, both as a performer and as a writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM[SHARE]

Former TDF Executive Director Jack Goldstein Passes Away at 74 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Goldstein was the executive director of Save the Theaters, which landmarked 27 Broadway theatres as historic sites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Returns Off-Broadway June 21 by Margaret Hall

The four-performance encore coincides with NYC Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

World Premiere of The Ants Begins Performances at Geffen Playhouse June 20 by Margaret Hall

The new play by Ramiz Monsef is directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

Ellie Kemper Joins Peter Pan Goes Wrong! On Broadway June 20 by Margaret Hall

The comedy's run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre continues before heading to Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 19, 2023

Caissie Levy Hosts Star Studded Arts For Autism Concert June 19 by Margaret Hall

The annual benefit concert combines Broadway and student talent at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 16, 2023

Edinburgh Comedy Club The Stand Announces 25th Anniversary Red Raw Special Programming by Margaret Hall

The Stand is considered one of the best open mic comedy clubs in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For Elvis: A Musical Revolution World Premiere by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM[SHARE]

Playbill Goes Fringe Favorite Lizard Boy Opens Off-Broadway June 14 by Margaret Hall

Brandon Ivie directs Justin Huertas' queer coming-of-age musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody's Showtime Series Canceled by Margaret Hall

Back to the Future: the Musical Begins on Broadway June 30 by Margaret Hall

How To Get the Cheapest Tickets to Broadway's Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

World Premiere of The Ants Opens at Geffen Playhouse June 29 by Margaret Hall

The Turntable May Be Popular on Broadway, But It Was Actually Invented in Japan by Margaret Hall

Broadway's Grey House Announces 'Show and Hell' Summer Talkbacks by Margaret Hall

The International Puppet Fringe Festival to Return to New York City by Margaret Hall

Beneatha's Place Begins Performances at London's Young Vic June 27 by Margaret Hall

Casting Announced for A Musical About Star Wars' Off-Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

Actor John Deyle Passes Away at 68 by Margaret Hall

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy to Star in Anne Nelson's The Guys by Margaret Hall

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Off-Broadway's Queer Superhero Musical Lizard Boy by Margaret Hall

Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum Extends Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

All-Star Beauty and the Beast Begins Performances June 22 at St. Louis Muny by Margaret Hall

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About the U.S. Premiere of Liz Kingsman's Olivier-Nominated One Woman Show? by Margaret Hall

Hear a Track From Upcoming Lewberger Musical Cast Album The Wizard of Friendship by Margaret Hall

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On World Premiere of Dear England Starring Joseph Fiennes by Margaret Hall

Drag Performer Reuben Kaye Is Combating Death Threats with Comedy by Margaret Hall

See Ellie Kemper Take Her First Broadway Bow in Peter Pan Goes Wrong! by Margaret Hall

Tony Nominee Paxton Whitehead Passes Away at 85 by Margaret Hall

Former TDF Executive Director Jack Goldstein Passes Away at 74 by Margaret Hall

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Returns Off-Broadway June 21 by Margaret Hall

World Premiere of The Ants Begins Performances at Geffen Playhouse June 20 by Margaret Hall

Ellie Kemper Joins Peter Pan Goes Wrong! On Broadway June 20 by Margaret Hall

Caissie Levy Hosts Star Studded Arts For Autism Concert June 19 by Margaret Hall

Edinburgh Comedy Club The Stand Announces 25th Anniversary Red Raw Special Programming by Margaret Hall

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On the North American Premiere of Robert Icke's The Doctor by Margaret Hall

Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker's Infinite Life Will Receive World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

Tony Winner Glenda Jackson Passes Away at 87 by Margaret Hall

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For Elvis: A Musical Revolution World Premiere by Margaret Hall

Playbill Goes Fringe Favorite Lizard Boy Opens Off-Broadway June 14 by Margaret Hall