All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Friday, April 5, 2024

Video: See Alex Edelman Share His Childhood Connection to Jimmy Fallon and Tom Brady on The Tonight Show by Margaret Hall

Edelman's Broadway show Just For Us will air on HBO later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

The Winner Takes It All: Why Mamma Mia! Continues to Enchant Audiences 25 Years On by Margaret Hall

In 1999, Mamma Mia! opened in London's West End, kicking off one of the biggest (and longest) parties in musical theatre history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Thursday, April 4, 2024

Watch: The Cast of Broadway's Stereophonic Performs 'Masquerade' by Margaret Hall

The new play by David Adjmi, with music by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, played its first performance at the Golden April 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

The Outsiders' Brody Grant and Sky Lakota-Lynch Are This Generation's Ponyboy and Johnny by Margaret Hall

The duo is bringing fresh perspective to the boyhood bond at the center of S.E. Hinton's story, now a new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

See Who's Joining London's 15th Anniversary Spring Awakening Concert by Margaret Hall

The concert will raise funds to support original West End producer Imogen Kinchin's cancer treatment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Start Your Engines! More Than 1300 Shows Announced for 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Margaret Hall

After a steady trickle of larger venues announcing their individual seasons, the floodgates have opened.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:24PM

Pleasance Announces 2nd Round of Edinburgh Fringe Programming by Margaret Hall

More than 130 shows have been added to the venue's roster for this August's festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Heathers: Where Are They Now? by Margaret Hall

10 years after the cult classic opened Off-Broadway, Playbill's checking in.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Tony Winner Christopher Durang Dies at 75 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Durang was a playwright and lyricist known for his outrageous and often-absurdist comedic flair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Paula Vogel's Mother Play Begins Broadway Performances April 3 by Margaret Hall

The new play stars Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, and Celia Keenan-Bolger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

S. Asher Gelman's Scarlett Dreams Begins Performances Off-Broadway April 3 by Margaret Hall

The production stars Brittany Bellizeare, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Caroline Lellouche, and Borris Anthony York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Edinburgh Keep It Fringe Fund Extended Additional 2 Years by Margaret Hall

The program increases accessibility and inclusivity at the festival by giving artists and companies a significant grant to offset the costs of bringing a show to the Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:32PM

Stereophonic Begins Broadway Performances April 2; Find Out How to Get $30 Tickets by Margaret Hall

Featuring original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the David Adjmi play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere Off-Broadway via Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Fringe Favorite Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story Will Make Edinburgh Fringe Return by Margaret Hall

The show combines drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry, and queer joy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Reviews: What Do The Critics Think of Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung's Stalker Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Swedish street magicians and illusionists Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung bring their skills to New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Kia Corthron's Fish Opens Off-Broadway April 2 by Margaret Hall

Directed by Adrienne D. Williams, the play is centered on the individuals who make up America’s education system.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Monday, April 1, 2024

Gilded Balloon Announces 2nd Round of Edinburgh Fringe Programming by Margaret Hall

More than 65 shows have been added to the venue's docket, including Mhairi Black, Michelle Brasier, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:06PM

How a Childhood in Mexico Inspired David Rockwell to Be a Set Designer by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning designer of She Loves Me and Kinky Boots shares the secrets behind some of his most memorable sets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Patriots Begins Performances on Broadway April 1 by Margaret Hall

The new play recounts the story of Vladimir Putin's rise to power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Classic Stage Company's Classics Gone Mad! Benefit Held April 1 by Margaret Hall

Hosted by Jackie Cox, the benefit puts a wild twist on the work of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Player Kings Begins Performances in London's West End April 1 by Margaret Hall

The adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV presents Ian McKellen as one of Shakespeare's most popular comic foils, Falstaff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, March 29, 2024

How Adam Jacobs Appeared In Aladdin and The Who's Tommy In One Night by Margaret Hall

Broadway's original Aladdin moved heaven and earth to celebrate both his past and present March 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Baltimore Theatre Companies to Present Citywide August Wilson Century Cycle Celebration by Margaret Hall

Ten companies will participate in the three-year project, presenting all of the late playwright's Century Cycle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Gossett was the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

How to Get $30 Tickets to Patriots on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Previews begin April 1 for the new play, which recounts the story of Vladimir Putin's rise to power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

The Great Gatsby Begins Performances on Broadway March 29 by Margaret Hall

Marc Bruni directs with choreography by Dominique Kelley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Stereophonic Will Begin Broadway Performances Early With Special $40 Performance by Margaret Hall

Featuring original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the David Adjmi play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere Off-Broadway via Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Breaking the Binary to Partner with Steppenwolf and Woolly Mammoth For New BTB Across America Initiative by Margaret Hall

The partnership will support theatre created by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) artists across the regional theatre ecosystem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Assembly Adds More Than 100 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to Its Docket by Margaret Hall

The venue has added more shows to its Fringe schedule, including a rock musical about Mary, Queen of Scots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Get a 1st Listen to 'Allwhite' from Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger by Margaret Hall

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner's musical is releasing a cast album March 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Photos: Step Inside Maestra Music's Amplify 2024 Concert by Margaret Hall

The evening celebrated such female and nonbinary composers and lyricists as Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Rebekah Greer Melocik, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic