All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Thursday, June 9, 2022

New Audrey Hepburn Biomusical Audrey Sets Off-Broadway Debut by Margaret Hall

The limited engagement will play the Players Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Elevator Repair Service To Celebrate 100th Anniversary of James Joyce's Ulysses by Margaret Hall

The new theatrical commission will bring the sprawling classic novel to life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Come From Away Will Close On Broadway This Fall by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning musical began previews February 18, 2017, prior to an official opening March 12 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:18PM

Star Studded Concert Announced in Support of Arts For Autism by Margaret Hall

The event will be hosted by Arielle and Adam Jacobs onstage at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The Antonyo Awards Will Return in 2022 by Margaret Hall

The ceremony celebrating Black theatremakers will announce nominations later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13PM

The Antonyo Awards Announce Imminent Return by Margaret Hall

The ceremony, which celebrates Black theatremakers, will announce the nominations June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48PM

See Patti LuPone Perform A Dramatic Reading of Stephen Colbert's "Meanwhile" Intro by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner brought every ounce of her Juilliard training to the bit for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12PM
Monday, June 6, 2022

Broadway's Reneé Rapp Releases Debut Single 'Tattoos' by Margaret Hall

The highly anticipated debut from the Mean Girls star and Jimmy Award winner precedes a full-length project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Limited Edition Sondheim Poster Released by Lincoln Center Theater Poster Artist James McMullan by Margaret Hall

The poster renders the legendary composer lyricist in McMullan's signature style, surrounded by sketches of his various iconic characters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Check Out New Footage From Paper Mill Playhouse's Sister Act by Margaret Hall

With a score by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, the musical plays the Tony-winning New Jersey theatre through June 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Friday, June 3, 2022

Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Announces 2nd Annual Concert by Margaret Hall

The free event is a part of the Broadway League's Black to Broadway initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Luis Salgado to Direct and Choreograph New On Your Feet! National Tour by Margaret Hall

The jukebox biomusical is inspired by the life and music of Emilio and Gloria Estefan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Lesli Margherita, Bonnie Milligan, and More Join Broadway Bares: XXX by Margaret Hall

The annual charity strip show is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Thursday, June 2, 2022

Tony nominee Sammy Dallas Bayes Dies at 82 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Bayes was a longtime collaborator of Jerome Robbins, known for his influence on the legacy of Fiddler on the Roof.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Michael: The Musical to Celebrate Release of Cast Recording with Concert by Margaret Hall

The new musical won Best Score at the 2021 New York Theater Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Broadway's Kenita Miller Welcomes Her First Child by Margaret Hall

The For Colored Girls... and Once On This Island star welcomed a daughter May 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:18PM

Nancy Medina Appointed Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic by Margaret Hall

Medina will also serve as the joint CEO.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Monday, May 30, 2022

Richard Katz Joins Olivier-Winning London Cabaret Revival; Fra Fee and Amy Lennox Extend by Margaret Hall

The revival received seven Olivier awards, including Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:54PM

Get a First Look at Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro by Margaret Hall

Netflix shared photos of Cooper and Carey Mulligan on set of the new biographical film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:54PM
Sunday, May 29, 2022

Matthew Morrison Leaves Judging Panel of So You Think You Can Dance by Margaret Hall

Morrison leaves only nine days into the competition shows seventeenth season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Saturday, May 28, 2022

Billy Crystal Tests Positive for COVID-19 by Margaret Hall

Both May 28 performances of Mr. Saturday Night are cancelled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM
Friday, May 27, 2022

West Side Story Concert Will Play Hollywood Bowl by Margaret Hall

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic while the 2021 West Side Story film is screened.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42PM

Ebony Marshall-Oliver, Denise Burse-Fernandez, and Nora Cole Join Cast of Bodies They Ritual by Margaret Hall

The play is the final production of the 25th Annual Clubbed Thumb Summerworks Festival of new plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

See Vanessa Williams, Rachel Dratch, and Julianne Hough Share How POTUS' Antics Give Them a Voice by Margaret Hall

The actors visited The View May 26 to celebrate Dratch's 2022 Tony nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Thursday, May 26, 2022

Actor Ray Liotta Dead at 67 by Margaret Hall

Liotta starred on Broadway in Stephen Belber's Match in 2004.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

New Immersive BIPOC Murder Mystery Comedy The Art of Killin' It Plans Brooklyn Bow by Margaret Hall

The mystery centers on the death of an influencer at an album release party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Cathryn Wake, Grace Rex, and Ayana Workman, More Join Second Stage's World Premiere of 53% Of Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play explores the 53% of white women who voted for Donald J. Trump in the 2016 presidential election.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Feinstein's/54 Below Celebrates 10th Anniversary With a Pair of Celebration Shows by Margaret Hall

The Next Ten Years Of Talent concerts will include performances from Jewelle Blackman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Taylor Iman Jones, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Museum of the Moving Image to Celebrate the Tony Awards With Collection of Broadway-Muppet Crossovers by Margaret Hall

A Henson Broadway Tribute will feature appearances from Tony winners Joel Grey, Pearl Bailey, Liza Minnelli, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo to Serve as Honorary Chair of Alvin Ailey Spirit Gala by Margaret Hall

The benefit will honor Robert Battle's decade of service as Artistic Director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Broadway Backwards Raises Record-Breaking $758,582 for Broadway Cares by Margaret Hall

Find out which songs were performed by such Broadway favorites as Matt Doyle, Bernadette Peters, Joaquina Kalukango, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM