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Friday, May 22, 2026

New Independent Musical Theatre Record Label Busted Broadway Launched by Margaret Hall

The label will create and develop streaming albums and videos, with an eye toward live concert performances and physical media releases.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM[SHARE]

Kerry Butler, Kate Micucci, Kara Lindsay, More to Perform at We Got This Benefit Concert by Margaret Hall

WeGotThis.org empowers the cancer community to thrive by providing essential resources, including the first universal gift registry.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) to Tour North America by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy is hitting the road!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM[SHARE]

Looking Back on Stephen Colbert in Company, Opposite Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone by Margaret Hall

Colbert has genuine stage bonafides, which we're looking back on in honor of the final episode of The Late Show.

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Linda Emond, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, McKenzie Kurtz, Ali Louis Bourzgui, More Awarded By Actors’ Equity Foundation by Margaret Hall

This year's honors will be awarded June 22 at a private ceremony emceed by Julie Halston.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM[SHARE]

Steve Bargonetti, Caroline Shaw on Being Tony Nominated for Their Play Scores by Margaret Hall

This year, the Best Original Score category contains nods to Joe Turner's Come and Gone and Death of a Salesman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM[SHARE]

Broadway Publicity Firm Boneau/Bryan-Brown Gets New Owners, Will Rebrand as Aperture Public Relations by Margaret Hall

Press agents Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh will lead the new venture.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

See Tony Nominee Ephraim Sykes Perform 'I Wish It Would Rain' in The Fear of 13 by Margaret Hall

The work tracks real-world figure Nick Yarris, a man convicted of murder who then petitions the court not for an appeal, but for an execution date.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM[SHARE]

Read Reviews for Heather Christian's Animal Wisdom by Margaret Hall

The autobiographical work has Christian exploring her family history and why she is able to see ghosts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM[SHARE]

What Are Reviews for Eliana Theologides Rodriguez's Indian Princesses Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Set at a father-daughter crafting camp, the play wrestles with cultural appropriation and questions that we're unable or unwilling to answer.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Giant Recoups on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play is currently nominated for four 2026 Tony Awards, including Best Play.

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See The Lost Boys Perform 'My Heart With You/Belong to Someone' on The Tonight Show by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony nominee paid a visit to the late night stalwart May 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 18, 2026

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Wish Terrence McNally Could See Ragtime's Success by Margaret Hall

The duo also reveals how they changed their score for Joshua Henry's voice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM[SHARE]

The Outsiders On Tour Has Recouped by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony winner recouped its Broadway investment earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in West End Transfer of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia by Margaret Hall

Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, the production will play the Duke of York’s Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at Room to Move Documentary Ahead of Its Netflix Debut by Margaret Hall

The Alexander Hammer film follows dancer Jenn Freeman through her journey to create Is It Thursday Yet? Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

The Lost Boys to Release Broadway Cast Album by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony nominee will perform on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon tonight in celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 15, 2026

My Neighbour Totoro in London's West End Sets 2027 Closing Date by Margaret Hall

The stage show is based on Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 1988 animated Studio Ghibli film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM[SHARE]

What Do Reviews Think of Bubba Weiler’s Well, I’ll Let You Go at Studio Seaview? by Margaret Hall

The play returns Off-Broadway after premiering last year at Brooklyn's The Space at Irondale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Why Are There Only 3 Tony Nominees for Best Revival of a Musical? by Margaret Hall

While Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, and Cats were nominated, Chess and Mamma Mia! were left out. Why?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Beau The Musical Will Release Off-Broadway Cast Recording by Margaret Hall

The work received 10 Drama Desk nominations for its 2025 staging, including Outstanding Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM[SHARE]

Grammy Winner Ledisi to Star in Wanted on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The widely awarded musician has built a career blending R&B, soul, jazz, gospel, and blues into a sound that is uniquely her own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM[SHARE]

NYC's The Public Theater and San Diego's The Old Globe to Co-Host Bi-Coastal BIPOC Critics Lab by Margaret Hall

Alumni have gone on to hold positions at many notable outlets including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, TDF Stages, American Theatre, 3Views, Brooklyn Rail, Elle, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM[SHARE]

Fallen Angels to Stream Live From Broadway in June by Margaret Hall

Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara, and more star in Noël Coward comedy at the Todd Haimes Theatre via Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Alex Edelman to Play New York City Center by Margaret Hall

The Tony Award honoree is best known for his solo shows that blur the line between stand-up comedy and narrative-driven storytelling.

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