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Monday, September 29, 2025

Watch: Leslie Odom Jr. Reflects on Returning to Hamilton by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner visited Today to talk about returning to the role of Aaron Burr a decade on.

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Programming 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

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Maria and Rosetta to Play London's West End by Margaret Hall

Centering on the legendary musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her protégé, Marie Knight, the play was written by George Brant.

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Jeff Ross' Take a Banana for the Ride Closes on Broadway September 28 by Margaret Hall

The Emmy-nominated comedian and noted celebrity roaster's solo show was filmed for Netflix.

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Friday, September 26, 2025

Iraisa Ann Reilly and Liba Vaynberg Receive Roundabout Underground Residencies by Margaret Hall

Introduced last season, the Underground program was founded to foster artistic risk-taking that may not be commercially viable.

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Mike Bartlett's Bull Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The hyper-intimate play centers on three employees faced with the impending layoff of one of their team.

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Get a 1st Listen to 'The Explorer & The Bear' from Paddington The Musical by Margaret Hall

Adapted from the much-loved children's book series, Paddington the Musical will begin performances in London in November.

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Forever Noon: A Twilight Saga Musical Parody Will Play New York by Margaret Hall

The reading will coincide with the 20th anniversary the first book in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga.

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Get a 1st Look at 13 Going on 30 - The Musical by Margaret Hall

The movie-turned-stage musical is making its world premiere at Manchester Opera House in the U.K.

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10 Theatrical Memoirs and Biographies to Cozy Up With This Fall by Margaret Hall

Whether you're looking for inspiration, nostalgia, or simply a great story well told, a theatre memoir is a perfect companion for the season.

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Black Theatre United Reveals New Installment of The Business of Show Discussion Series by Margaret Hall

Hosted by NaTasha Yvette Williams and led by certified financial counselor Reshonah Bennett, the interactive workshop will offer a holistic approach to financial wellness for creatives.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Jeff Ross' Take a Banana for the Ride Will Be Filmed For Netflix by Margaret Hall

In the new solo show, Ross offers audiences insight into his life as America's Roastmaster General.

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Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The self-aware Exorcist parody explores when horror tips over into hilarity.

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10 Thrillifying Reveals in the Final Wicked: For Good Trailer by Margaret Hall

'Thank Goodness'! The Tin Man! Pants! This trailer is quite exciting if you're a Wicked fan.

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Batman-Themed Gotham Rogues Musical to Play Joe's Pub by Margaret Hall

Written by Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch, the show is an unauthorized Batman villain parody.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

See the New Cast of The Outsiders on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning hit continues at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

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Get a 1st Look at Mike Bartlett's Bull Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The hyper-intimate play centers on three employees faced with the impending layoff of one of their team.

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Aaron James McKenzie to Star in New Musical by Tom Morello, Revolution(s) by Margaret Hall

The new musical from the Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave musician follows a soldier and aspiring musician who return home from Afghanistan to discover the South Side of Chicago is no…

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Monday, September 22, 2025

Dael Orlandersmith's Spiritus, Inspired by Dante's Inferno, to Get Off-Broadway Reading Series by Margaret Hall

Each performance will feature a different celebrated actor taking on the role of Virgil.

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Pirates! The Penzance Musical Will Release Its Broadway Album Next Month by Margaret Hall

The musical shifted the action from England to the legendary port city New Orleans, completed with a jazz influenced orchestration.

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

Eric Tucker directs Emily Breeze's play for Bedlam.

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What Do the Reviews Say About Damn Yankees at Arena Stage? by Margaret Hall

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

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What Do the Critics Think of Weather Girl Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The show garnered multiple awards at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and transferred to Soho Theatre in London: Netflix is now developing it as a limited series.

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

13 Going on 30 - The Musical Begins Performances September 21 by Margaret Hall

The stage adaptation has been in the works since at least 2016.

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Friday, September 19, 2025

How to Get $19.70 Tickets to Liberation on Broadway by Margaret Hall

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

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See Jonathan Groff Perform 'Mack The Knife' on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon by Margaret Hall

Groff stopped by the late night show to showcase his Tony nominated performance as Bobby Darin.

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See Who's Starring in Industry Reading of Saving Cinderella Musical by Margaret Hall

Christine K. Duncan's new work reimagines the classic fairytale through a contemporary lens.

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Hansol Jung's Site-Specific Last Call Begins September 19 by Margaret Hall

Co-directed by Jung and Dustin Wills, the play is equal parts ghost story, house party, and theatrical séance, with dramaturgy and mixology by Lexy Leuszler.

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Mike Bartlett's Bull Begins Performances Off-Broadway September 19 by Margaret Hall

The play is a blistering look at workplace relationships when three employees face imminent layoffs and a simple truth: two will stay, one will go.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Jan Sport in London's Oscar at the Crown by Margaret Hall

Following Off-Broadway and Edinburgh Fringe Festival runs, the musical plays a new venue custom built for the immersive production.

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Marc Shaiman to Release Memoir in 2026 by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning composer and lyricist is behind one of the biggest Broadway hits of the 2000s, Hairspray, as well as an array of beloved cult classics.

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off