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Thursday, August 7, 2025

See Who's Starring in New Translation of The Wild Duck by Margaret Hall

Henrik Ibsen’s classic, newly adapted by David Eldridge, will play New York and Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Michael Levin's Sober Songs to Premiere Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The darkly comedic musical follows six young adults in recovery at a local AA meeting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Alexander Fraser to Leave Bucks County Playhouse in 2026 by Margaret Hall

For over a decade, Fraser has served as the regional heavyweight's producing director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Will Brill, Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs to Star in Theatrical Film The Musical by Margaret Hall

The project casts Brill as a frustrated middle school theatre teacher on his journey to produce the most inappropriate school musical possible.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Ten Years On, Hamilton Continues to Provoke a Passionate Response by Margaret Hall

It is impossible to be ambivalent about the Broadway megahit, as was proven to this Playbill staff writer at the anniversary performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Cedric Neal to Star in Concert Staging of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical by Margaret Hall

Price was a pioneering figure in rock 'n' roll, becoming the first teenager to sell over a million records before founding his own label.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, and The Roots Perform a Hamilton Medley Using Classroom Instruments by Margaret Hall

Miranda also revealed on The Tonight Show that the Disney+ capture of Hamilton will be released to cinemas in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Check Out Photos of Bubba Weiler’s Well, I’ll Let You Go Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The piece, marking the playwriting debut of the Drama Desk-nominated actor, sifts through the rubble of the American Dream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

See Who's Starring in Off-Broadway Return of Oratorio for Living Things by Margaret Hall

Lee Sunday Evans again directs Heather Christian's Obie-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Photos: Step Inside Mamma Mia!'s Alumni Celebration by Margaret Hall

More than 100 alumni from the hit musical's previous Broadway run came to visit the fictional Kalokairi, Greece.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Now a Madame Tussauds Wax Figure by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning Broadway star was immortalized in costume as Alexander Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Paddy Chayefsky's Back Catalog Acquired by International Literary Properties by Margaret Hall

Chayefsky is the only artist to have won three solo Academy Awards for writing both adapted and original screenplays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Winter Production Lineup Revealed for Off-Broadway's 59E59 by Margaret Hall

Since 2004, 59E59 has granted professional space and expertise to non-profit theatre companies premiering their work in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Is Can I Be Frank? Off-Broadway a Hit With the Critics? by Margaret Hall

Directed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, Morgan Bassichis stars in the play based on material by the late comedian and performance artist Frank Maya.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Comedian Jeff Ross' Take a Banana for the Ride Begins Broadway Run August 5 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Monday, August 4, 2025

Dorothy Ryan Appointed TFANA Executive Director by Margaret Hall

Ryan will share leadership duties for the company following the retirement of founder Jeffrey Horowitz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Winners of 50th Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Revealed by Margaret Hall

The six winning plays will be published and licensed by Concord Theatricals’ Samuel French imprint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Craig Allen Smith to Lead Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour by Margaret Hall

Based on the 1993 film, Mrs. Doubtfire follows out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard, who will do anything to spend time with his kids.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Paul Hilton to Play Ebenezer Scrooge in Old Vic A Christmas Carol by Margaret Hall

Now in its ninth year, Matthew Warchus’ production is a Christmas classic for the London venue, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Saturday, August 2, 2025

Mamma Mia! Returns to Broadway August 2 by Margaret Hall

The international hit, which features the songs of ABBA, again plays the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

5 Broadway Shows for Teens Before They Go Back to School by Margaret Hall

Teenage voices take center stage in this selection of shows, from supernatural horrors to literary rebellion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, August 1, 2025

Barack Obama–Themed Comedy Musical 44 to Arrive Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The musical premiered in Los Angeles earlier this year, becoming the highest grossing show in Kirk Douglas Theatre history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025

Experimental Theatre Artist Robert Wilson has Died at 83 by Margaret Hall

The avant-garde auteur behind Einstein on the Beach leaves a legacy of radical innovation and visually stunning productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Will Return Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Go Backstage with Jonathan Groff, Gracie Lawrence, and Erika Henningsen at Just In Time by Margaret Hall

We went and put our dancing shoes on to check in with the cast of the smash hit bio-jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

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

The international hit, which features the songs of ABBA, will again play the Winter Garden Theatre beginning August 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Taylor Mac, Rufus Wainwright, Ana Gasteyer, John Cameron Mitchell, More to Play Town Hall by Margaret Hall

The venue's 2025–2026 season also features Sara Bareilles, Patti LuPone, and Darren Criss, and symphonic tributes to Taylor Swift, Coco, and Tokyo Ghoul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

The First-Timer's Guide to Wicked on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Everything you need to know about the Wizard of Oz-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Iraisa Ann Reilly's A Bodega Princess Remembers La Fiesta de los Reyes Magos, 1998 Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

The production is one of two newly announced by Ensemble Studio Theatre as a part of their annual programming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Outsiders Reveals Full Cast of National Tour by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony winner is launching a North American tour this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Tuesday, July 29, 2025

How To Get $45 Tickets to Mamma Mia! on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The international hit, which features the songs of ABBA, will again play the Winter Garden Theatre beginning August 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

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