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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Watch: Steve Martin Brings Down The House in New 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It' Music Video by Margaret Hall

The song features spoilers for the new season of Only Murders in the Building.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Tony Nominee Rose Gregorio Dies at 97 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Gregorio starred opposite Geraldine Fitzgerald’s in the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama The Shadow Box.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Family Friendly Stick Man Will Return to West End by Margaret Hall

The piece is adapted from the best selling book of the same name by Julia Donaldson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Winners of 2023 Helen Merrill Award for Playwriting Revealed by Margaret Hall

The four winners will receive $30,000 to support their work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Nicholas Christopher, Lorna Courtney, Andréa Burns, More Join Black Theatre United Gala Roster by Margaret Hall

The star-studded event will celebrate the mark that Black culture has had and continues to have on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

New Casting Announced for Annie National Tour by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning musical is directed by Jenn Thompson, who appeared as an orphan in the original Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Eric William Morris, Aneesa Folds, Korie Lee Blossey to Star in Off-Broadway's Cyclops: A Rock Opera by Margaret Hall

The musical is inspired by Percy Bysshe Shelley’s translation of Euripides’ Cyclops.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Concerts Celebrating 15 Years of the Jimmy Awards to Play 54 Below by Margaret Hall

Previous Jimmy Awards finalists have included Justin Cooley, Casey Likes, Andrew Barth Feldman, Reneé Rapp, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Carole Rothman to Step Down as Artistic Director of Second Stage Theater by Margaret Hall

Rothman has led the esteemed company since its founding in 1979.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

With 13 Cast Members Unable to Perform, A Beautiful Noise Associate Director Austin Regan Stepped Into the Show by Margaret Hall

Regan made his Broadway performing debut during the September 17 matinee at the Broadhurst.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Non-Replica Production of A Chorus Line to Play U.K. Tour by Margaret Hall

The production previously enjoyed a Leicester run in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Sean Young to Star in Ode to the Wasp Woman Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The screen star will make her stage debut as the murdered actor Susan Cabot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Friday, September 15, 2023

Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man & the Pool Opens in London's West End September 15 by Margaret Hall

The comedian's latest solo show, which played Broadway last fall, also enjoyed a run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this past August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Thursday, September 14, 2023

What Is an 11 O'Clock Number ? by Margaret Hall

Playbill explores the origins of this type of Broadway power ballad, which no longer occurs at 11 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

World Premiere of The Little Big Things Opens September 14 by Margaret Hall

Based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, the musical features a score by Nick Butcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Pearl Cleage Festival Begins at Chicago's Goodman Theatre September 14 by Margaret Hall

The month-long celebration will encourage deeper study of Poet Laureate Cleage's works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Directors Set for National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 35th Annual Festival of New Musicals by Margaret Hall

The industry-only event will take place October 26–27 at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Musical Film Flora and Son Sets Soundtrack Release Date by Margaret Hall

The film is the latest from Once and Sing Street director John Carney. Listen to songs from the film below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

18 Theatre Artists Among Recipients of 2023 MacDowell Fellowships by Margaret Hall

The fellows will take part in residencies at the New Hampshire artist colony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

See Who's Starring in To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour in 2023-2024 Season by Margaret Hall

Stage and screen star Richard Thomas continues to play Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of the Harper Lee novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Christopher Gattelli to Direct My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert by Margaret Hall

Featuring a 40-piece orchestra and artists from across the globe, the London concert will be presented in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man & the Pool Begins Performances in London's West End September 12 by Margaret Hall

The comedian's latest solo show, which played Broadway last fall, also enjoyed a run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this past August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker's Infinite Life Opens Off-Broadway September 12 by Margaret Hall

Set in Northern California, the play centers on five women holding a philosophical conversation as they grapple with suffering and desire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Monday, September 11, 2023

Lissa deGuzman, A.J. Shivley, Jaime Lyn Beatty, More Join Write Out Loud Concert by Margaret Hall

Write Out Loud supports up-and-coming musical theatre writers looking to break into the commercial industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Maimuna Memon's Manic Street Creature to Play London's Southwark Playhouse by Margaret Hall

The show was a celebrated success at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and one of Playbill's top picks of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Olivier Winner Nathaniel Parker to Star in Operation Epsilon by Margaret Hall

The play is based on the historical transcripts from Germany's 10 foremost nuclear scientists who were held captive in England at the end of World War II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Announces Annual Recipients by Margaret Hall

The financial grant program awards grants to early-career designers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Jaime Lozano and his Familia by Margaret Hall

The celebrated composer presented a wide variety of material from three of his musical projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM
Sunday, September 10, 2023

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy Begin Performances in Anne Nelson’s The Guys September 10 by Margaret Hall

The couple perform the piece for Colorado's Theatre Aspen in a special weekend engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Palatable Gay Robot Presents London Encore Performance September 10 by Margaret Hall

The solo show was one of Playbill's picks for the best of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

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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