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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Beetlejuice's Big Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The first national tour will play a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Look Back at Beetlejuice’s Journey on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of Tim Burton's film has come back from the dead multiple times, due to its strong fanbase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Complete Casting Revealed for 4th Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival by Margaret Hall

The festival will continue the company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Composer Heather Christian Awarded MacArthur Foundation 2025 Genius Grant by Margaret Hall

This year's recipients will each receive a "no-strings-attached" stipend of $800,000, distributed over five years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Get a 1st Listen to Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty in Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes by Margaret Hall

The Hannah Moscovitch play, which ran Off-Broadway earlier this season, was recorded for release by Audible.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Bess Wohl's Liberation Begins Broadway Previews October 8 by Margaret Hall

The work made its world premiere Off-Broadway earlier this year via Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Finds Complete Broadway Cast by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty for the Broadway premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Beetlejuice Returns to Broadway October 8 by Margaret Hall

The first national tour will play a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Madeline Myers Named Recipient of 2025 Stephen Schwartz Award by Margaret Hall

The honor is given annually to a musical theatre writer whose voice is seen as critical to the continued success of the craft.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Caissie Levy, LJ Benet, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Paul Alexander Nolan, More Will Star in The Lost Boys on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Directed by Michael Arden, the screen-to-stage musical explores teenagers' coming of age through vampirism.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Sara Bareilles and Her Waitress Co-Star Joe Tippett Are Married by Margaret Hall

The couple previously starred in Bareilles' musical together for its Broadway return in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Why Writer Danny Strong Turned Down Buffy The Vampire Slayer for Chess by Margaret Hall

The Emmy-winning writer is helping bring the treasured-but-troubled musical back to Broadway, with a whole new book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Dramatists Guild Foundation Will Present New Work From Their Fellows This Month by Margaret Hall

David Alpert is helming the musical theatre offerings, with Laurie Woolery handling playwriting presentations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Monday, October 6, 2025

Get a 1st Look at The Outsiders on Tour by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony winner is opening its first national tour in Tulsa, Oklahoma October 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Love Never Dies Star Ben Lewis Has Died at 46 by Margaret Hall

The Australian baritenor starred in the filmed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

How To Get $45 Tickets to Beetlejuice on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The first national tour will play a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Hazbin Hotel is Coming to Broadway for a 1-Night-Only Concert by Margaret Hall

The animated musical series follows the princess of Hell as she sets about fulfilling her dream of opening a hotel to rehabilitate sinners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Are the Bennet Girls OK?, Adapted From Pride and Prejudice, Extends Again Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Eric Tucker directs Emily Breeze's play for Bedlam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Gracie Lawrence Departs Just in Time on Broadway October 5 by Margaret Hall

Lawrence was Tony-nominated for her Broadway debut performance as Connie Francis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, October 3, 2025

See Ana Villafañe and Jordan Donica Dance Up a Storm in 'Two Lost Souls' From Damn Yankees by Margaret Hall

The Washington, D.C. production is newly revised by Will Power, Doug Wright, and Lynn Ahrens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Lucy Liu Completes Lineup for 2025 Icons of Culture Festival by Margaret Hall

Held at the the Perelman Performing Arts Center, the festival will feature conversations with women who are making a distinct mark in our society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Tony Winner Judy Kaye to Star in Industry Reading of Grindr Mom by Margaret Hall

The solo play is about a conservative Mormon mother who opens a Grindr account to better understand her gay son.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Patricia Routledge Has Died at 96 by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner charmed on stage and screen, but it was her performance in Keeping Up Appearances that became iconic on both sides of the pond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Susan Stroman Will Honor Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty at American Songbook Association Tribute by Margaret Hall

The evening will feature performances by Lillias White, Kate Baldwin, Nikki Renée Daniels, Elizabeth Stanley, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Thursday, October 2, 2025

Wicked Mass Singalong to Be Held in London. Schools Worldwide Encouraged to Participate by Margaret Hall

The event will be streamed live from London's O2 Arena.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Will Swenson to Reprise Role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise in Australia. by Margaret Hall

After originating it on Broadway, Swenson will step back into the "Sweet Caroline" crooner's shoes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Get a 1st Look at the Austrian Non-Replica Production of Wicked by Margaret Hall

Oz is getting a makeover in this new German-language production, running in Bühne Baden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

James Lapine Will Be Honored at Second Stage Theater's Annual Gala by Margaret Hall

Lapine will be honored alongside Melissa and Gregory Fleming this November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Get a 1st Look at Season 2 of Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video by Margaret Hall

The animated musical series follows the princess of Hell as she sets about fulfilling her dream of opening a hotel to rehabilitate sinners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

How Victoria Clark Turns 'The Most Unexpected Moments Into Magic' by Margaret Hall

From getting stuck while flying in Cinderella to her mic going out during the Tony Awards, this Broadway legend has learned to roll with the punches.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

What Do the Critics Think of Chloë Grace Moretz, Amy Landecker, River Lipe-Smith-Led Caroline? by Margaret Hall

The Preston Max Allen play has again extended Off-Broadway at MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

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