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Monday, November 6, 2023

Brittany K. Allen's Redwood Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway premiere was originally slated for April 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Danny Burstein, Audra McDonald, Judy Kuhn, More to Star in 2nd Season of Anti-Censorship Theatre Podcast by Margaret Hall

Banned Together features songs, scenes, and monologues that American communities have banned or censored.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Corbin Bleu to Star in Industry Reading of New Musical Winghaven Park by Margaret Hall

Bleu will be joined by Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer, Alexandra Socha, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Sarah Paulson Honored at Second Stage Theater Gala November 6 by Margaret Hall

The Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner will make a Broadway return via Second Stage beginning November 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young Host Arthur Miller Foundation Honors November 6 by Margaret Hall

This year's honors celebrate playwright Martyna Majok, philanthropists Jerre and Mary Joy Stead, and theatre teacher Talia Jaime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Tragedy Plus Time Begins Off-Broadway Run November 4 by Margaret Hall

The Ed Byrne solo show will play Soho Playhouse next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, November 3, 2023

Ryan McCartan, Samantha Pauley, Zachary Noah Piser, More to Star in Broadway Sings Taylor Swift by Margaret Hall

Original arrangements of the pop superstar's hit songs will be presented at The Cutting Room, accompanied by a 14-piece orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Watch: See the Trailer for Twilight Parody Musical Dusk: A Bite Sized Love Story, Filmed Live on Stage by Margaret Hall

A filmed version of the Edinburgh Fringe sell-out hit is available now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

New Musical Here I Am Will Premiere Off-Broadway in 2024 by Margaret Hall

The modern love story is centered around social media, and the effect it has on interpersonal relationships and our self conception.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Dana Aber's Baggage at the Door Opens Off-Broadway November 2 by Margaret Hall

The new one woman musical explores the complicated nature of healing from trauma, and the many faces we use to hide pain from the outside world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Lookingglass Alice Will Air on PBS From Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

The 90-minute circus spectacular follows Alice through a Wonderland of music and movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

'Autism Isn't Something to Fear': How to Dance in Ohio Is Breaking Grounds in Autistic Representation by Margaret Hall

The cast of the new coming-of-age Broadway musical discuss why their show is unprecedented, and how Hal Prince was an early champion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite We’ll Have Nun Of It to Play London's The Other Palace by Margaret Hall

The new musical takes place in the 1960s, as four friends navigate convent school life, with a background of pop, soul, and folk music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Fringe Favorite Dark Noon, More Joins St. Ann's Warehouse's 2023-2024 Season by Margaret Hall

Three U.K. originated productions will now play the Brooklyn venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Jenn Colella, L Morgan Lee, Taylor Iman Jones, More Featured on New Xena: Warrior Musical Album by Margaret Hall

The musical previously enjoyed a successful run last year at Brooklyn’s 3 Dollar Bill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Kenneth Branagh-Led King Lear? by Margaret Hall

The production plays London's West End before transferring to Off-Broadway's The Shed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Huey Lewis Jukebox Musical The Heart of Rock and Roll to Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2024 by Margaret Hall

The musical will play the James Earl Jones Theatre following the limited run of Gutenberg! The Musical!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Dianne Wiest-Led Scene Partners Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Rachel Chavkin directs the John J. Caswell, Jr. play at the Vineyard Theatre, which began performances October 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Watch: Anthony Rapp-Directed Short Film Type 1 by Margaret Hall

The short film explores the barriers to insulin access put in place for diabetics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Watch: How Chip Zien Lied His Way Into Into The Woods by Margaret Hall

The beloved actor reflects on his impressive resume of landmark musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Blue Man Group Releases Holiday EP Overjoy to the World by Margaret Hall

The pop-art theatre show debuted at the Lower East Side's Astor Place Theatre in 1991.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Photos: Step Inside Joe's Pub's Long Awaited Celebration of the Life and Work of James Rado by Margaret Hall

The musical memorial celebrated the work of Hair creator Mr. Rado, who passed away in June 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Rejoiceify! Wicked's Special Edition Anniversary Playbills Are Available at the Playbill Store by Margaret Hall

The long-running musical celebrated its Broadway birthday with four special, limited edition Playbill covers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Neil Gaiman to Present Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol as Charles Dickens This Holiday Season by Margaret Hall

The beloved writer will read Charles Dickens' original performance text in character as the esteemed author.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

New Musical Maddie to Play New York Theatre Festival by Margaret Hall

The musical previously enjoyed a successful West End run at at London's Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Michelle Visage and Ramin Karimloo to Star in The Addams Family Concert by Margaret Hall

The London Palladium concert will mark the first time Andrew Lippa's comedy has played the West End, after several successful U.K. tours.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Spamalot Begins Broadway Return October 31 by Margaret Hall

The Monty Python musical revival begins previews at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

American Idol Winner Nick Fradiani Leads Broadway's A Beautiful Noise October 31 by Margaret Hall

Fradiani succeeds Will Swenson as Neil Diamond in the biomusical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, October 30, 2023

Yale and American Repertory Theater Founder Robert Brustein Dies at 96 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Brustein was a legend in the American not-for-profit theatre scene, as well as a theatre critic, playwright, and educator.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite and Playbill Pick Cowboys and Lesbians to Play London by Margaret Hall

Outrageous, hilarious, and wonderfully wholesome, the queer rom-com is written and directed by Billie Esplen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

World Premiere 2-Part Adaptation of John Galsworthy’s The Forsyte Saga to Play London by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic