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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Ian McKellen to Introduce Trans/Non-Binary Twelfth Night in London by Margaret Hall

Theatre company Trans What You Will will livestream the performance.s

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

The High Life Musical to Tour Scotland in 2026, Starring Alan Cumming by Margaret Hall

The High Life was a 1994 British situational comedy starring Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond, and Patrick Ryecart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Nazareth Hassan's Bowl EP Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The production features an in-the-round design allowing audiences to get up close to the live skateboarding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Tony Nominee Taina Elg has Died at 95 by Margaret Hall

The Finnish-American actress was one of the few remaining stars of MGM's movie musical golden age.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Tony Nominee Orfeh to Star in West End Burlesque the Musical by Margaret Hall

Steve Antin's new musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Get a 1st Look at London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs, Starring Glee's Kevin McHale by Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Jeopardy! Masters Category Is... Tony Winners! by Margaret Hall

Playbill fans are sure to sweep this category about Broadway's top honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

John Proctor is the Villain Extends Broadway Run by Margaret Hall

Danya Taymor directs the new 2025 Best Play Tony nominee by Kimberly Belflower, a reexamination of The Crucible.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Friday, May 23, 2025

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda's Ham4Ham With Floyd Collins, Death Becomes Her, Dead Outlaw, More by Margaret Hall

The free "show before the show" series has returned to the steps of Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre to celebrate the 2025 Tony nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

What Do Critics Think of Imelda Staunton and Daughter Bessie Carter in West End Mrs. Warren's Profession? by Margaret Hall

Dominic Cooke directs the George Bernard Shaw play, reuniting with Staunton after their work on Hello, Dolly! and Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Glee's Kevin McHale Stars in London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs Beginning May 23 by Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Tiler Peck, Julian Ovenden, More Will Lead U.K. Concert Premiere of Ahrens and Flaherty's Little Dancer by Margaret Hall

The musical is directed and choreographed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

How Pirates! The Penzance Musical Brings Gilbert and Sullivan to New Orleans, and a New Generation by Margaret Hall

It includes a new prologue, additional songs, and a rope-swinging Pirate King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Video: See Christiani Pitts Sing 'What'll It Be' From Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, currently premiering stateside at A.R.T., previously enjoyed a successful run in London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Bonnie Milligan to Host First Impressions Cam at the 78th Annual Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

Milligan will be the first to speak with this year's newly minted Tony winners the moment they walk off stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Applications Now Open for 2025 Prince Fellowship by Margaret Hall

The program was established to support the next generation of creative producers, and renamed in honor of the late director and producer Harold Prince.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Ride the Cyclone to Get U.K. Premiere by Margaret Hall

The cult-favorite musical is finally crossing the pond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

New Musical Wesley Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Margaret Hall

The musical is inspired by Stacey O’Brien’s best-selling memoir Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of a Bird and His Girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

The Last Five Years to Host Special Standby Performance, Starring Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas by Margaret Hall

The Broadway production has added a performance to showcase the revival's standbys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

George Wendt Has Died at 76 by Margaret Hall

Known to the general public for his role as Norm on Cheers, Mr. Wendt was also a man of the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Irish Repertory Theatre Adds The Weir, The Honey Trap to Upcoming Season by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway stalwart has unveiled their summer and fall lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

George Wendt Has Died at 76 by Margaret Hall

Obituaries George Wendt Has Died at 76 Known to the general public for his role as Norm on Cheers, Mr. Wendt was also a man of the theatre. Broadway ve…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 12:54PM

Photos: See Gaten Matarazzo Meet the Cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Margaret Hall

Broadway alum Matarazzo stars in the Netflix series, which is prequel-ized by the current Best Play Tony nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Monday, May 19, 2025

Inside the Touching Tributes Dead Outlaw Has Inspired at the Grave of its Real-Life Subject by Margaret Hall

The new musical centers on a man once forgotten in death; the show's fans are making sure his memory lives on.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Video: Rock Out with Tony Nominee Andrew Durand in 'I Killed a Man in Maine' From Dead Outlaw by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony nominee has released footage of the raucous number, which sees Durand come apart at the seams with prideful fury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Boy George Musical Taboo Is Getting a New Book by Margaret Hall

Commissioned by Thomas Hopkins Productions, this is the latest turn in the musical's multi-decade development period.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Bowl EP Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The production features an in-the-round design allowing audiences to get up close to the live skateboarding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Saturday, May 17, 2025

5 Must-See Broadway Shows Ahead of the 2025 Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

It has been a banner year in the American theatre, and these Tony-nominated shows are the cream of the crop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM

Friday, May 16, 2025

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All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Ian McKellen to Introduce Trans/Non-Binary Twelfth Night in London by Margaret Hall

The High Life Musical to Tour Scotland in 2026, Starring Alan Cumming by Margaret Hall

Nazareth Hassan's Bowl EP Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Tony Nominee Taina Elg has Died at 95 by Margaret Hall

Tony Nominee Orfeh to Star in West End Burlesque the Musical by Margaret Hall

Get a 1st Look at London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs, Starring Glee's Kevin McHale by Margaret Hall

The Jeopardy! Masters Category Is... Tony Winners! by Margaret Hall

John Proctor is the Villain Extends Broadway Run by Margaret Hall

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda's Ham4Ham With Floyd Collins, Death Becomes Her, Dead Outlaw, More by Margaret Hall

What Do Critics Think of Imelda Staunton and Daughter Bessie Carter in West End Mrs. Warren's Profession? by Margaret Hall

Glee's Kevin McHale Stars in London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs Beginning May 23 by Margaret Hall

Tiler Peck, Julian Ovenden, More Will Lead U.K. Concert Premiere of Ahrens and Flaherty's Little Dancer by Margaret Hall

How Pirates! The Penzance Musical Brings Gilbert and Sullivan to New Orleans, and a New Generation by Margaret Hall

Video: See Christiani Pitts Sing 'What'll It Be' From Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by Margaret Hall

Bonnie Milligan to Host First Impressions Cam at the 78th Annual Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

Applications Now Open for 2025 Prince Fellowship by Margaret Hall

Ride the Cyclone to Get U.K. Premiere by Margaret Hall

New Musical Wesley Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Margaret Hall

The Last Five Years to Host Special Standby Performance, Starring Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas by Margaret Hall

George Wendt Has Died at 76 by Margaret Hall

Irish Repertory Theatre Adds The Weir, The Honey Trap to Upcoming Season by Margaret Hall

George Wendt Has Died at 76 by Margaret Hall

Photos: See Gaten Matarazzo Meet the Cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Margaret Hall

Inside the Touching Tributes Dead Outlaw Has Inspired at the Grave of its Real-Life Subject by Margaret Hall

Video: Rock Out with Tony Nominee Andrew Durand in 'I Killed a Man in Maine' From Dead Outlaw by Margaret Hall

Boy George Musical Taboo Is Getting a New Book by Margaret Hall

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Bowl EP Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

5 Must-See Broadway Shows Ahead of the 2025 Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

5 Must-See Broadway Shows Ahead of the 2025 Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

Charlene Adhiambo and Amy B. Tiong Receive 2025 Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship by Margaret Hall

Video: How Sarah Snook Stars in Broadway's The Picture of Dorian Gray With No Understudy by Margaret Hall