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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Mischief's Mind Mangler to Embark on U.K. Tour by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The comedy from the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong will tour following a six week engagement on the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Patti LuPone Will Perform at 2024 Vineyard Theatre Gala by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

A host of Broadway favorites will be on hand to celebrate the Off-Broadway company—and special honoree Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Live Aid–Inspired Musical Just for One Day? by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The London musical features songs by David Bowie, The Who, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Friday, February 9, 2024

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Russian Troll Farm Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The political satire is set in St. Petersburg’s Internet Research Agency just prior to the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Photos: Go Inside West End Rehearsals of Jez Butterworth's New Play The Hills of California by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The piece, premiering this month, reunites the playwright with director Sam Mendes, who directed Butterworth's The Ferryman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio Announces Closing by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

At the time of closing, the musical will have played 99 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:02PM
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Broadway's Shucked Will Launch North American Tour in Nashville by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The nine-time Tony-nominated musical was composed by Nashville's Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Video: See the Larger-Than-Life Queen of Hearts in Lookingglass Alice, Set to Air on PBS by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Ludacris Joins Producing Team for New Broadway Musical How to Dance in Ohio by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The coming-of-age musical follows the challenges faced by a group of autistic young adults at an Ohio counseling center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

How to Dance in Ohio's Caesar Samayoa Shares Update on Injury: 'I Have a Harry Potter Mark...But the Show Goes On!' by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Samayoa sustained an injury during yesterday evening's performance, but has been cleared to perform ahead of the show's opening this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Broadway Bounding: A Guide to (Subtly) Dressing Like Your Favorite Musical Heroines by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Looking for a last-minute Halloween outfit? We've got you covered!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM
Monday, September 18, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Swing State Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The production featuring the original Chicago cast is now playing Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Thursday, September 14, 2023

Annie Baker's Infinite Life Extends Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Set in Northern California, the Pulitzer winner's newest play centers on five women holding a philosophical conversation, grappling with suffering and desire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Annie Baker's Infinite Life Will Transfer to London's National Theatre Following Its Atlantic Theater Company Run by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Watch: The Creators of Theater Camp on Finding the Comedy in Teaching Theatre Kids by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Co-written by the film's stars Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, and Molly Gordon and director Nick Lieberman, the film digitally releases September 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Sports Drama Dear England, Starring Joseph Fiennes, Announces Full Cast for West End Run by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Monday, September 11, 2023

Spencer Armstrong, Jay Délise, and Alejandra Venancio Join The Tank's Inaugural Producer Cohort Program as Fellows by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The fellowship will help to support early career theatrical producers who have traditionally been excluded from producing opportunities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Video: Go Inside Italian Production of The Phantom of the Opera Starring Ramin Karimloo, Amanda Milo by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The new production presented by Broadway Italia restages and redesigns some aspects of the history-making Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Theater Camp Film Will Be Available for Streaming on Hulu and Digital Purchase on Apple TV, Prime Video, More by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Dear Evan Hansen stars (and fiancés) Ben Platt and Noah Galvin co-wrote the screenplay with Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM
Saturday, August 5, 2023

Heathers the Musical to Close on the West End by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

This revival had been playing in the U.K. since 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

The Team of Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera Took to the Streets at Edinburgh Festival Fringe to Promote Show by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The musical explores how the would-be hippie popstar became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM
Thursday, August 3, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Back to the Future: the Musical? by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of the hit film at the Winter Garden Theatre stars Casey Likes and Roger Bart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37PM
Sunday, July 23, 2023

Jane Krakowski Will Host A Tectonic Cabaret Benefiting Tectonic Theatre Project by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The annual benefit concert at Sony Hall will offer a star-studded lineup of performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM
Thursday, July 20, 2023

What Is the Edinburgh International Festival and How Does It Differ From Edinburgh Fringe? by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Both festivals offer theatre programming, and both run through August. But their differences are what make them both uniquely valuable celebrations of the performing arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Friday, June 30, 2023

Get a 1st Look at Back to the Future: The Musical on Broadway by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of the hit film opens August 3 at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:07PM
Friday, June 23, 2023

Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Casting, Creative Teams for the Summer Reading Series by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The series will stage Hamish Linklater's Paris, ACTORS!; Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters; and Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Sunday, June 18, 2023

Go Inside the Opening Night of Prospect Theater Company's Lizard Boy by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Brandon Ivie directs Justin Huertas' queer coming-of-age musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:19PM
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Grey House? by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The new thriller play stars Tatiana Maslany, Laurie Metcalf, and Sophia Anne Caruso.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54PM
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Stars From Camelot, A Doll's House, Kimberly Akimbo to Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton Cast for May 19 Ham4Ham by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The musical's "show before the show" series was revived earlier this May with the cast of Sweeney Todd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Hamilton to Host Ham4Ham With Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tony-Nominated A Doll's House Stars Jessica Chastain and Arian Moayed by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The musical's "show before the show" series was revived earlier this May with the cast of Sweeney Todd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The Cast of Some Like It Hot Found Out About Their Tony Nominations While on The Today Show by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The company was about to perform on the morning talkshow when they received word that they were the most nominated musical for the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards