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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Tragedy Plus Time Will Play Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Legendary Fabric Painter Jeff Fender Dies at 60 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Fender was a prolific painter for Broadway, as well as the favored silk artist for the Victorias Secret Fashion Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Sports Drama Dear England, Starring Joseph Fiennes, Officially Opens in London's West End October 19 by Margaret Hall

James Graham's play about England's men's football team and team manager Gareth Southgate sold out its previous run at London's National.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

See Who Will Join Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma in Macbeth Across U.K. and Washington, D.C. by Margaret Hall

The site-specific production will premiere in a warehouse in Liverpool this fall and then head to Edinburgh, London, and the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe to Redevelop Almost Famous at Eugene O’Neill Theater Center by Margaret Hall

The new residency comes after the musical's run on Broadway last season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio to Celebrate Box Office Opening with Discounted Preview Tickets by Margaret Hall

The October 18 celebration will also feature in-person giveaways and free coffee provided by Ground Central.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of All The Devils Are Here Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Created and performed by Patrick Page, the Off-Broadway solo play chronicles the evolution of The Bard's villains.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Stephen Colbert to Be Honored at 2023 Irish Arts Center Gala by Margaret Hall

The evening will also feature appearances by Tony nominees Gabriel Byrne and Liam Neeson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Luke Islam, Anne L. Nathan, Ben Fankhauser, More Join 35th Annual Festival of New Musicals by Margaret Hall

The festival has previously presented Come From Away, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, all before they made it to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man Begins at Gingold Theatrical Group Off-Broadway October 17 by Margaret Hall

Centering on a hunted soldier who seeks refuge in a young lady’s boudoir, Arms and the Man is one of Shaw's most popular early plays

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Monday, October 16, 2023

Step Kids by Tyrone L. Robinson Begins Workshop Performances October 16 by Margaret Hall

The new musical centers on a group of teenagers auditioning to join an elite All Star step dance team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson Begin Run in West End Moulin Rouge! October 16 by Margaret Hall

The international hit musical continues at the Piccadilly Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Sunday, October 15, 2023

Darren Criss Plays London's Palladium October 15 by Margaret Hall

The concerts feature two of Criss's former collaborators, Starkid Productions' Lauren Lopez and Joey Richter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Saturday, October 14, 2023

Actionplay Presents 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert October 14 by Margaret Hall

All proceeds go towards Actionplay’s mission of providing autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled teens and adults with equal access to the theatre-making process.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Friday, October 13, 2023

Broadway's A Beautiful Noise to Host Cast Recording Signing Ahead of Will Swenson's Departure by Margaret Hall

The signing event is free and open to anyone with a physical copy of the cast album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Feel Good Friday: Kristin Chenoweth Shares Heartfelt Letter From Stephen Sondheim by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner was forced to make a difficult career decision in the early 2000s, but the musical master supported her the whole way through.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

EP Recording of Sueños: Our American Musical, Featuring Linedy Genao, Robi Hager, More, Released October 13 by Margaret Hall

Released in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jesse J. Sanchez’s musical is available to stream on all major platforms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Broadway's Back to the Future to Celebrate 'Back to the Future Day' with Original Film Star by Margaret Hall

The upcoming event will mark the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly travelled to 2015 in Back to the Future II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Norbert Leo Butz Has Learned to Be Alone by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner is back on stage, soloing his way through musical memories with a series of new concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Daughter Was 'Properly Horrified' at Purlie Victorious by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss Ossie Davis' play, and Hamilton's impending 10th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Thursday, October 12, 2023

Full Company for World Premiere of Atlantic Theater Company's Buena Vista Social Club Revealed by Margaret Hall

Inspired by the Grammy-winning 1997 album of the same name, Buena Vista Social Club tells the story of the artists involved in the album's recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Industry Reading of Here Comes The Night Will Star Alison Chace and Lauren Schaffel by Margaret Hall

The Lisa Kenner Grissom play explores the realities of at home medication abortion, and cross generational female friendships.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Indya Moore, Sara Ramírez, Lío Mehiel, More Join Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival Lineup by Margaret Hall

Created to support and amplify trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit artists, Breaking The Binary launched in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Playbill Pick Life & Times of Michael K to Play St. Ann's Warehouse by Margaret Hall

Members of Tony-winning Handspring Puppet Company deliver an emotional story of a man born with a cleft lip, and the trials he faces.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Roberta Pereira Named Executive Director of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

Pereira will succeed Linda Murray in the role in January 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Always a Boy To Receive Industry Reading October 13 by Margaret Hall

The award winning gender queer memoir is being adapted by Jo and Jeremy Ivester.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

North American Premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution Opens October 11 by Margaret Hall

Staged at Walnut Street Theatre, the production is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Jez Butterworth's New Play The Hills of California To Play West End by Margaret Hall

The piece will reunite him with director Sam Mendes, who previously directed Butterworth's The Ferryman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Steven Lutvak, Composer Behind the Tony-Winning Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Dies at 64 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lutvak was a recipient of the Kleban and Fred Ebb Awards, and the Jonathan Larson Grant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

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