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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Broadway's St. James Theatre Will Host a Public Memorial for Late Illinoise Stage Manager Thomas J. Gates by Margaret Hall

Gates died earlier this year while serving as production stage manager of the Tony-nominated dance musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

TERF, A New Play Interrogating J.K. Rowling's Incendiary Legacy, Will Play Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

Written by American playwright and screenwriter Joshua Kaplan, he has openly explained that the show is not a hit piece, and has asked Rowling to attend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at the U.K.'s New Barnum by Margaret Hall

Located a little over an hour from London, Watermill Theatre was named Theatre of the Year at 2024's The Stage Awards

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Pelosi and Ocasio-Cortez-Inspired Play N/A Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe lead the new play from Mario Correa at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Slava's SnowShow to Return to West End by Margaret Hall

The long-touring production will return to the U.K. in celebration of the holiday season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Bill Irwin's On Beckett Begins Off-Broadway Return July 10 by Margaret Hall

The play, inspired by the writings of celebrated playwright Samuel Beckett, previously played Irish Rep in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Open Throat Begins Performances July 10 by Margaret Hall

Based on the award-winning novella, Open Throat tells the story of a queer and dangerously hungry mountain lion living in the drought-devastated land under the Hollywood sign.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

See Who's Bringing Cecilia Gentili’s Red Ink Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Ms. Gentili was a trans icon, artist, and activist whose solo shows encouraged fierce honesty in the face of bigoted pressure to stay silent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Darrin Terpstra and Morgan Webber Ottey Receive 2024 Hansberry-Lilly Fellowships by Margaret Hall

Created in honor of Lorraine Hansberry, the fellowships aim to support the next generation of women and non-binary playwrights of color.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

After 36 Years, Hal Prince's Name Can No Longer Be Found in a Broadway Playbill by Margaret Hall

Prince's momentous Broadway credit streak came to a close July 7 with the closing of Merrily We Roll Along.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Carmel Dean to Compose The Ghost and Mrs. Muir for the Stage by Margaret Hall

The acclaimed romantic-fantasy novel by R.A Dick is being adapted for the London stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Monday, July 8, 2024

Watch: Get a 1st Look at Patti LuPone in Marvel's WandaVision Spinoff Agatha All Along by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner isn't the only Broadway alum joining the series starring Kathryn Hahn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Julie Benko Is Pregnant! by Margaret Hall

The Funny Girl and Harmony star announced her pregnancy on social media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Tony Winning Director Joseph Hardy Dies at 95 by Margaret Hall

In addition to his work as a stage and film director, Mr. Hardy was television producer and occasional performer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Immerse Yourself in the Ebullient Music of Rae Covey by Margaret Hall

Covey presents work from two of her original musicals, Where We Are and Noise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Sunday, July 7, 2024

The Welkin Completes Off-Broadway Premiere July 7 by Margaret Hall

Set in 1759, the piece centers on a young woman who has been sentenced to death and the 12 women who are tasked with verifying her pregnancy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Natalie Weiss Led Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Officially Opens July 6 by Margaret Hall

The production is the final offering of Olney Theatre’s 2023-24 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Friday, July 5, 2024

Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical Opens in London's West End July 5 by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Improv Comedy Mischief Movie Night Sets Off-West End Return by Margaret Hall

Presented by the original company members behind The Play The Goes Wrong, the comedy will return for 5 weeks only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Broadway's Suffs Disrupted by Protesters by Margaret Hall

As banners unfurled and chants echoed through the Music Box Theatre, the protest history of the musical was firmly transported into the 21st century.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

How Eric Bogosian Achieved a Lifelong Dream in AMC's Interview with the Vampire by Margaret Hall

The Pulitzer finalist dives deep on the shocking season two finale, his next stage project, and fans comparing him to Anthony Bourdain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Natalie Weiss Led Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Begins Performances July 3 by Margaret Hall

The production is the final offering of Olney Theatre’s 2023-24 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Photos: See JoJo Siwa Hit The Dance Floor at Broadway's Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

The self-proclaimed "inventor of gay pop" visited the '80s-inspired musical to celebrate pride month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Reviews: What Do The Critics Think of From Here Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Cyndi Lauper Looks Back on the Colors of Her Career by Margaret Hall

The pop icon has a new documentary and a farewell tour. Plus, she gives an update on Working Girl the Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Monday, July 1, 2024

Ann Harada, Julie Halston, Anika Larsen, and Jackie Hoffman Will Be Dorothy Parker in Benefit Performance at The Players by Margaret Hall

Five-time Tony nominee Douglas Carter Beane has created and is directing the new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Kenny Leon on That Time He Directed 2 Plays in 2 Cities, At the Same Time by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning director just wrapped up Purlie Victorious and he's now working on Home and Our Town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Appropriate Ends Broadway Run June 30 by Margaret Hall

The Second Stage Theater production won the Tony for Best Revival of a Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Saturday, June 29, 2024

New Musical From Here Officially Opens Off-Broadway June 29 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Friday, June 28, 2024

Watch: See the West End's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Perform 'When E're She Looked At Me' by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

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