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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

After 36 Years, Hal Prince's Name Can No Longer Be Found in a Broadway Playbill by Margaret Hall

Prince's momentous Broadway credit streak came to a close July 7 with the closing of Merrily We Roll Along.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Carmel Dean to Compose The Ghost and Mrs. Muir for the Stage by Margaret Hall

The acclaimed romantic-fantasy novel by R.A Dick is being adapted for the London stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Monday, July 8, 2024

Watch: Get a 1st Look at Patti LuPone in Marvel's WandaVision Spinoff Agatha All Along by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner isn't the only Broadway alum joining the series starring Kathryn Hahn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Julie Benko Is Pregnant! by Margaret Hall

The Funny Girl and Harmony star announced her pregnancy on social media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Tony Winning Director Joseph Hardy Dies at 95 by Margaret Hall

In addition to his work as a stage and film director, Mr. Hardy was television producer and occasional performer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Immerse Yourself in the Ebullient Music of Rae Covey by Margaret Hall

Covey presents work from two of her original musicals, Where We Are and Noise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Sunday, July 7, 2024

The Welkin Completes Off-Broadway Premiere July 7 by Margaret Hall

Set in 1759, the piece centers on a young woman who has been sentenced to death and the 12 women who are tasked with verifying her pregnancy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Natalie Weiss Led Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Officially Opens July 6 by Margaret Hall

The production is the final offering of Olney Theatre’s 2023-24 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Friday, July 5, 2024

Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical Opens in London's West End July 5 by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Improv Comedy Mischief Movie Night Sets Off-West End Return by Margaret Hall

Presented by the original company members behind The Play The Goes Wrong, the comedy will return for 5 weeks only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Broadway's Suffs Disrupted by Protesters by Margaret Hall

As banners unfurled and chants echoed through the Music Box Theatre, the protest history of the musical was firmly transported into the 21st century.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

How Eric Bogosian Achieved a Lifelong Dream in AMC's Interview with the Vampire by Margaret Hall

The Pulitzer finalist dives deep on the shocking season two finale, his next stage project, and fans comparing him to Anthony Bourdain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Natalie Weiss Led Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Begins Performances July 3 by Margaret Hall

The production is the final offering of Olney Theatre’s 2023-24 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Photos: See JoJo Siwa Hit The Dance Floor at Broadway's Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

The self-proclaimed "inventor of gay pop" visited the '80s-inspired musical to celebrate pride month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Reviews: What Do The Critics Think of From Here Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Set in 2016, the musical centers on the community's journey to recover from the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Cyndi Lauper Looks Back on the Colors of Her Career by Margaret Hall

The pop icon has a new documentary and a farewell tour. Plus, she gives an update on Working Girl the Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Monday, July 1, 2024

Ann Harada, Julie Halston, Anika Larsen, and Jackie Hoffman Will Be Dorothy Parker in Benefit Performance at The Players by Margaret Hall

Five-time Tony nominee Douglas Carter Beane has created and is directing the new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Kenny Leon on That Time He Directed 2 Plays in 2 Cities, At the Same Time by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning director just wrapped up Purlie Victorious and he's now working on Home and Our Town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Appropriate Ends Broadway Run June 30 by Margaret Hall

The Second Stage Theater production won the Tony for Best Revival of a Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Saturday, June 29, 2024

New Musical From Here Officially Opens Off-Broadway June 29 by Margaret Hall

Set in 2016, the musical centers on the community's journey to recover from the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Friday, June 28, 2024

Watch: See the West End's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Perform 'When E're She Looked At Me' by Margaret Hall

Jethro Compton directs the new musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

New Album Schwartz Songs, Celebrating The Music of Composer Stephen Schwartz, Released June 28 by Margaret Hall

Showcasing a variety of West End talent, the record features material from Prince of Egypt, Pippin, Children of Eden, Wicked, Godspell, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Found the Party! The Great Gatsby Releases Broadway Cast Recording June 28 by Margaret Hall

Set in the Roaring '20s, the musical follows eccentric millionaire Jay Gatsby, who will stop at nothing in his tragic pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy young woman whom he loved in his yo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical Begins Performances in London's West End June 28 by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Photos: Step Inside Stereophonic's Album Signing by Margaret Hall

The signing offered the company a moment to celebrate the productions impressive Tony take home with the productions fan base.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

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All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

After 36 Years, Hal Prince's Name Can No Longer Be Found in a Broadway Playbill by Margaret Hall

Carmel Dean to Compose The Ghost and Mrs. Muir for the Stage by Margaret Hall

Watch: Get a 1st Look at Patti LuPone in Marvel's WandaVision Spinoff Agatha All Along by Margaret Hall

Julie Benko Is Pregnant! by Margaret Hall

Tony Winning Director Joseph Hardy Dies at 95 by Margaret Hall

Playbill Songwriter Series: Immerse Yourself in the Ebullient Music of Rae Covey by Margaret Hall

The Welkin Completes Off-Broadway Premiere July 7 by Margaret Hall

Natalie Weiss Led Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Officially Opens July 6 by Margaret Hall

Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical Opens in London's West End July 5 by Margaret Hall

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April in London's West End by Margaret Hall

Improv Comedy Mischief Movie Night Sets Off-West End Return by Margaret Hall

Broadway's Suffs Disrupted by Protesters by Margaret Hall

How Eric Bogosian Achieved a Lifelong Dream in AMC's Interview with the Vampire by Margaret Hall

Natalie Weiss Led Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Begins Performances July 3 by Margaret Hall

Photos: See JoJo Siwa Hit The Dance Floor at Broadway's Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

Reviews: What Do The Critics Think of From Here Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Cyndi Lauper Looks Back on the Colors of Her Career by Margaret Hall

Ann Harada, Julie Halston, Anika Larsen, and Jackie Hoffman Will Be Dorothy Parker in Benefit Performance at The Players by Margaret Hall

Kenny Leon on That Time He Directed 2 Plays in 2 Cities, At the Same Time by Margaret Hall

Appropriate Ends Broadway Run June 30 by Margaret Hall

New Musical From Here Officially Opens Off-Broadway June 29 by Margaret Hall

Watch: See the West End's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Perform 'When E're She Looked At Me' by Margaret Hall

New Album Schwartz Songs, Celebrating The Music of Composer Stephen Schwartz, Released June 28 by Margaret Hall

Found the Party! The Great Gatsby Releases Broadway Cast Recording June 28 by Margaret Hall

Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical Begins Performances in London's West End June 28 by Margaret Hall

Photos: See Marc Kudisch, Alison Fraser, Howard McGillin, More in Almost Got 'Em Reading by Margaret Hall

Playbill Pick BATSU! to Return to Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

Grant Gustin Sets Departure Date From Broadway's Water For Elephants by Margaret Hall

Prima Facie To Return Movie Theatres Worldwide by Margaret Hall

New Musical From Here Begins Off-Broadway Premiere June 27 by Margaret Hall

Photos: Step Inside Stereophonic's Album Signing by Margaret Hall