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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

See Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty Belt Out 'American Express' from Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, will premiere on Broadway November 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Check Out All of the Dances (and Final Scores) From Wicked Night on Dancing With the Stars by Margaret Hall

The ballroom was transformed into Oz for one short day October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Wicked: One Wonderful Night NBC Special, Airing in November by Margaret Hall

Filmed at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the concert transforms the legendary venue into the Emerald City, complete with a 37-piece live orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Watch: Get an Early Look at 'Wonderful' from Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

The second part of the smash-hit Wicked film duology will be released November 21

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Tartuffe Is a Weapon In This Dark Age of Misinformation and Fake News by Margaret Hall

Tony winners André De Shields and Matthew Broderick are leading two different Off-Broadway productions, showing how Molière’s farce is unfortunately timely.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Irish Rep Will Bring Back Their It’s A Wonderful Life! This Holiday by Margaret Hall

The production reimagines the beloved film as a live radio broadcast, filled with nostalgic holiday songs, vintage commercials, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Ella Hickson’s Wendy & Peter Pan Begins in London October 21 by Margaret Hall

The Royal Shakespeare Company production, a fresh take on the J.M. Barrie classic Peter Pan, plays the Barbican Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Music Director Tim Weil To Reveal Secrets in Making Rent Book by Margaret Hall

Featuring forwards by Neil Patrick Harris and Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the book will explore Weil's journey from audition accompanist through music director on Jonathan Larson’s rock opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Beth Leavel Will Receive Sarah Siddons Society Award by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner is being recognized for her outstanding artistic achievement in theatre by the Chicago organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

What Do Reviews Say About Off-Broadway's SNL-Themed Not Ready for Prime Time? by Margaret Hall

Written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers, the unauthorized play tracks the beginnings of Saturday Night Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Leenya Rideout Joins Batman-Themed Gotham Rogues Musical by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, October 20, 2025

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

The first national tour is playing a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Colman Domingo Will Voice the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

The second part of the smash-hit Wicked film duology has revealed one more piece of crucial casting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM
Friday, October 17, 2025

Photos: Enter Benzini's Ring with the National Tour of Water For Elephants by Margaret Hall

The musical, seen on Broadway in 2024, tells the story of a man who runs away from his life, only to find himself caught up in a traveling circus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Victor Carrillo Tracey to Play Sodapop Curtis in The Outsiders by Margaret Hall

Tracey will take over the role while original star, Jason Schmidt, goes on a leave of absence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

What Do Reviews Think of Oratorio for Living Things's Off-Broadway Return? by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

New Musical Roam Sets London Concert Staging by Margaret Hall

Ramon Karimloo, Melanie La Barrie, Jordan Luke Gage, and Diego Rodriguez will star in the work blending rock, pop, and Romani music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Exclusive: Get a 1st Listen to Ramin Karimloo's 'Cat-Like Tread' from Pirates! The Penzance Musical Album by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

New Musical Elephant Shoes Sets Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Performed in ASL and spoken English, the work will get a world premiere via Two River Theater and Deaf West Theater in 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Get a 1st Listen to 'Pretty Little Dead Things' 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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Photos: Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher Star in Chess On Broadway by Margaret Hall

The cult favorite musical is in previews for its first-ever Main Stem revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

What Do the Critics Think of Ethan Coen's Let's Love!, With Aubrey Plaza by Margaret Hall

Neil Pepe is directing the trio of one-acts for Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Step Inside Studio 8H in Off-Broadway's SNL-Themed Not Ready for Prime Time by Margaret Hall

Written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers, the unauthorized play tracks the beginnings of Saturday Night Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder to Receive New York Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

The musical centers on best friends who attempt to solve the murder of their favorite author via their true crime podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

How James Graham's Punch Rejects 'The Andrew Tate School of Resentment and Anger' by Margaret Hall

The based-on-a-true-story play should be required viewing for every young man.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Joshua Boone Join Joe Turner's Come and Gone Broadway Revival by Margaret Hall

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer" will star in the Debbie Allen-directed production of the August Wilson classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

How to Get $49 Tickets to Chess on Broadway, Beginning Previews October 15 by Margaret Hall

The production, playing Broadway's Imperial, has also extended its limited run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Check Out the Music Video for The Lost Boys' 'Have to Have You' by Margaret Hall

The track is the first single off of the three-track preview EP The Santa Carla Sessions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Get a 1st Look at Ari’el Stachel's Other Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The solo show arrives after runs at Berkeley Rep and Berkshire Theatre Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Riverdance Will Launch a New North American Tour in 2026 by Margaret Hall

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will visit 67 cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

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