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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

See Who's Starring in the All-Star Audiobook of Jeffrey Seller's Memoir Theater Kid by Margaret Hall

The producer has worked on some of the most influential musicals of the last 30 years, including Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights, Hamilton, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Video: Tony Winner Adrienne Warren Shares Her WNBA Dreams by Margaret Hall

On a March 31 visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Warren shared her early athletic aspirations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

How A Pre-Pandemic YouTube Rabbit Hole Led Jonathan Groff to Just In Time by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

James Graham's Punch To Premiere Simultaneously on Broadway and West End by Margaret Hall

A West End transfer of the new work has joined a previously announced Broadway bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

How George C. Wolfe Continues to Push Audiences (and Himself) Out of Their Comfort Zone by Margaret Hall

In his episode of Playbill's My Life in the Theatre, available now, the Tony-winning director looked back on just a fraction of his creative ouvre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Real Women Have Curves Begins Previews on Broadway April 1 by Margaret Hall

The work follows a first-generation child of Mexican immigrants torn between joining the family garment business or embarking on her own dream of attending college in NYC.

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Monday, March 31, 2025

Video: See Betsy Wolfe Belt 'The Shape of Things' From Joy: A New True Musical by Margaret Hall

The musical tells the story of Joy Mangano, the inventor of the Miracle Mop who created a business empire while being a single mother.

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Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ken Urban's Danger and Opportunity Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Jack Serio is directing the production at the East Village Basement, a new downtown venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Adil Mansoor's Amm(i)gone Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Partially inspired by Sophocles' Antigone, the show is an intimate exploration of love that goes beyond faith between a queer Pakistani-American man and his deeply devout mother.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Pirates! The Penzance Musical Extends On Broadway by Margaret Hall

The musical begins previews April 4.

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Photos: Step Inside the 1st Broadway Preview at Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Margaret Hall

Based on the an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, the play is set in the world of the hit Netflix series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

On March 31, 1945: Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie Opens on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The beloved memory play, and Williams' most-revived work on Broadway, turns 80.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Amplify 2025 Concert Held March 31 by Margaret Hall

The evening at Sony Hall benefits Maestra Music, the Obie-winning nonprofit founded by Georgia Stitt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM

Just In Time Begins Broadway Performances March 31 by Margaret Hall

The Bobby Darin musical will open April 26 at Circle in the Square, with Jonathan Groff starring.

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Project Closes Off-Broadway March 30 by Margaret Hall

Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the project features more than 20 seldom-heard songs by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Friday, March 28, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Alex Joseph Grayson in The Outsiders by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical winner continues at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

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Just In Time Postpones Broadway Opening by Margaret Hall

The Bobby Darin musical will now open April 26 at Circle in the Square, with Jonathan Groff starring.

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Photos: Kieran Culkin and Other Succession Stars Reunite at The Picture of Dorian Gray's Opening Night by Margaret Hall

Juliana Canfield, Peter Friedman, Natalie Gold, Arian Moayed celebrated their former costar Sarah Snook.

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Photos: Go Inside The Picture of Dorian Gray's Broadway Opening Night by Margaret Hall

Succession star Sarah Snook won an Olivier Award for her performance in the solo play in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Your Lie in April Will Release London Cast Album by Margaret Hall

The Frank Wildhorn adaptation of the popular manga series previously played London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Documentary Tracing Development of Broadway's Stranger Things: The First Shadow Will Premiere Next Month by Margaret Hall

Based on the an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, the play is set in the world of the hit Netflix series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

How To Get $49 Tickets to Real Women Have Curves on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The musical will begin performances April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Begins Performances on Broadway March 28 by Margaret Hall

Based on the an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, the play is set in the world of the hit Netflix series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

The Reviews Are In for Broadway's The Picture of Dorian Gray, Starring Sarah Snook by Margaret Hall

The Succession star won an Olivier Award for her performance in the solo play in the West End.

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On March 27, 1988: August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone Opened on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play is a part of Wilson's Century Cycle, which documents each decade in 20th century through various depictions of African-American life.

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Hugh Jackman-Sonia Friedman Theatrical Partnership Sets Off-Broadway Debut by Margaret Hall

Audible Theater will co-produce two premieres performing in rep, with a cast boasting Jackman, Ella Beatty, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Maggie Siff, and Justice Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

How To Get $40 Tickets to Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway With Rush and Lottery Programs by Margaret Hall

Based on the an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, the play is set in the world of the hit Netflix series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Immersive Sensory Experience Viola’s Room From Sleep No More Creators Will Play Off-Broadway's The Shed by Margaret Hall

Conceived and directed by Punchdrunk founder Felix Barrett, the piece is narrated by award-winning actor Helena Bonham Carter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

Matt Rodin to Star in World Premiere of Beau the Musical by Margaret Hall

Written by Douglas Lyons and Ethan D. Pakchar, the show will premiere Off-Broadway later this summer.

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Photos: Get a 1st Look at London Return of Joe DiPietro's F**king Men by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Schnitzler's La Ronde, DiPietro's play reimagines the tale of sexual power, discovery, and exploration in the context of today’s gay scene.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Picture of Dorian Gray Opens on Broadway March 27 by Margaret Hall

Succession star Sarah Snook won an Olivier Award for her performance in the solo play in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM

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