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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg to Join Back to the Future on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Broadway production, which opened in August 2023, currently plays the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Here's Who's Starring in World Premiere 2-Part Adaptation of John Galsworthy’s The Forsyte Saga by Margaret Hall

Originally published in the early 1900s, Galsworthy won the 1932 Nobel Prize in Literature for the masterwork.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Step Inside a 2-Show Day at Broadway's Stereophonic as Tony Nominee Will Brill Takes Over Playbill's Instagram June 8 by Margaret Hall

The David Adjmi play, with music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, is the most Tony nominated play in history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Friday, June 7, 2024

Broadway's Darren Criss Welcomes His Second Child by Margaret Hall

The American Buffalo and Maybe Happy Ending star welcomed his second child with wife Mia Swier June 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

The Devil's Minion: How Assad Zaman Is Bringing The Théâtre des Vampires to Life in Interview With The Vampire by Margaret Hall

The actor is using his extensive London stage background to play the artistic director of an immortal theatre company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

The Great Gatsby Drops 3 Tracks From Their Upcoming Cast Album by Margaret Hall

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada lead the cast of the book-to-stage adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Playbill Pick Dark Noon Begins Performances Off-Broadway June 7 by Margaret Hall

The story spins the myth of the American Wild West, as endlessly glorified by Hollywood westerns of the 1950s, on its head.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Marie Curie Musical English-Language Premiere Officially Opens in London June 7 by Margaret Hall

Originally premiering in 2020 in South Korea, the musical traces the life of the scientific pioneer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Thursday, June 6, 2024

The Outsiders Unveils New Educational Initiative, The Stay Gold Project by Margaret Hall

The initiative works with the New York City Public School system to ensure the production is accessible and inclusive for students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Surprise! Suffs Broadway Cast Album Drops Early June 6 by Margaret Hall

The digital release of the Best Musical Tony nominee comes via Atlantic Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Olivier Winner John Dagleish to Star in West End Musical Adaptation of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by Margaret Hall

Jethro Compton directs the new musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Sara Crowe and Grace Darling to Star in Queen Victoria Docu-Play at Edinburgh Fringe 2024 by Margaret Hall

The play has been written entirely in Queen Victoria’s own words, taken from her letters and journals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

North American Tour of Back to the Future, Starring Don Stephenson and Caden Brauch, Begins June 6 by Margaret Hall

The tour of the London and Broadway musical launches at Playhouse Square in Cleveland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Here There Are Blueberries; Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich Bring a New Perspective to the Holocaust by Margaret Hall

The play dramatizes the discovery of Nazi-era photographs, which showed an untold side of life at Auschwitz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

New Musical From Here Finds Full Cast for Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

Set in 2016, the musical centers on the community's journey to recover from the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Alexis Scheer's Breaking the Story Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The play follows a foreign war correspondent as she struggles to move forward from the trauma she has witnessed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Watch: The Cast of Illinoise Brings 'Jacksonville' to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by Margaret Hall

The musical is up for four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, and Best Lighting Design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Black Theatre United's 2nd Annual Gala to Honor Linda Twine, Maxine Williams, and Alicia Keys by Margaret Hall

Co-chaired by Norm Lewis and Vanessa Williams, proceeds from the Gala play a vital role in supporting Black Theatre United’s programs

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Home Opens on Broadway June 5 by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the Roundabout Theatre Company revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Watch: See Tony Nominee Brody Grant Belt Out 'Great Expectations' from The Outsiders on The Tonight Show by Margaret Hall

Broadway's Ponyboy Curtis swung by the long-running late night show to perform a new arrangement of the song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

TalentWorks NY CEO Jay Kane Dead at 65 by Margaret Hall

For more than two decades, Mr. Kane dedicated his life to finding and uplifting new talent across the industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Watch: See Tony Winner Nikki M. James Perform 'Wait My Turn' from Suffs by Margaret Hall

James is again Tony nominated for her performance as Ida B. Wells in the Suffragist musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

New Album Schwartz Songs to Celebrate The Music of Composer Stephen Schwartz by Margaret Hall

Showcasing a variety of West End talent, the record features material from Prince of Egypt, Pippin, Children of Eden, Wicked, Godspell, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

The Pajama Game Star Janis Paige Dies at 101 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Paige was one of the last remaining stars of Hollywood's Golden Age of Cinema.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Alexis Scheer's Breaking the Story Opens Off-Broadway June 4 by Margaret Hall

The play follows a foreign war correspondent as she struggles to move forward from the trauma she has witnessed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Monday, June 3, 2024

The McKittrick Hotel Extends Hypnotique — A Late Night Sultry Spectacle by Margaret Hall

The immersive after-dark experience features spontaneous performances and dancers set to a surreal soundscape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

To Paula Vogel, Writing Is a 'Hot, Throbbing, Very Wonderful, Brave Act' by Margaret Hall

The playwright explains the original inspiration behind some of her most beloved plays, including How I Learned to Drive, Indecent, and Mother Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Irish Rep's 2024 Gala Held June 3 by Margaret Hall

The event features songs from musicals the Off-Broadway company has produced in its 35-year history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Sunday, June 2, 2024

London's 15th Anniversary Spring Awakening Concert Held June 2 by Margaret Hall

Tickets to the concert raised funds to support original West End producer Imogen Kinchin's cancer treatment prior to her passing in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Marie Curie Musical Begins English-Language Premiere in London June 1 by Margaret Hall

Originally premiering in 2020 in South Korea, the musical traces the life of the scientific pioneer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Friday, May 31, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Alexis Scheer's Breaking the Story Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play follows a foreign war correspondent as she struggles to move forward from the trauma she has witnessed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

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