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Friday, May 31, 2024

Broadway's Illinoise Releases Cast Recording May 31 by Margaret Hall

The musical is up for four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, and Best Lighting Design.

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Bill Irwin's On Beckett to Return to Irish Repertory Theater Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play, inspired by the writings of celebrated playwright Samuel Beckett, previously played Irish Rep in 2018.

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Casey Likes Is Trying to Figure Out 'How to Be a Human' by Margaret Hall

The Back to the Future star reflects on his meteoric rise so far, and why he's taking time off to direct Rent.

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Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Stars in Reading of New Christopher Gattelli Musical Take the Lead May 30 by Margaret Hall

Bailon-Houghton will be joined by Ivan Hernandez, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, and more in the adaptation of the 2006 dance film.

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Full Cast Revealed For Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Attack on Titan Manga Musical to Play New York City Center by Margaret Hall

Based on the wildly popular manga by Hajime Isayama and published by Kodansha, the show previously premiered in Japan.

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The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers To Host '90s Night Featuring Former Teen Stars by Margaret Hall

Part interactive game show, part memoir, the Off-Broadway show relies heavily on audience participation to bring iconic moments in television history to life.

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The Outsiders Is Going on the Road in 2025 by Margaret Hall

The musical will launch its North American tour from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Go Behind the Scenes at Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along by Margaret Hall

Leana Rae Concepcion took fans backstage while taking over Playbill's Instagram.

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Tony Winner David Cromer to Direct New Musical I'm Almost There at 2024 Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

Written and performed by Todd Almond , the piece is a poignantly modern love story.

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Photos: Step Inside Ben Platt's Palace Theatre Concert Residency by Margaret Hall

For the inaugural performance, Platt was joined by seven-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Video: See The Who's Tommy Bring the Sensation to Good Morning America by Margaret Hall

The revival rock opera performed a medley on the long running American morning show.

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How To Get $30 Tickets to Ben Platt's Broadway Concert Residency by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Michael Arden directs the concerts, which celebrate Platt's album Honeymind.

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Photos: Get a 1st Look at Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The musical centers on best friends who attempt to solve the murder of their favorite author via their true crime podcast.

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Tony Winner Billy Porter to Embark on U.K. Solo Tour by Margaret Hall

The Black Mona Lisa tour will take audiences through Porter's life story.

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John Slattery and Talia Balsam Star in The Subject Was Roses at Bay Street Theatre Beginning May 28 by Margaret Hall

The married couple is joined by their son, Harry Slattery, in the Pulitzer-winning drama.

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Ben Platt's Palace Theatre Concert Residency Begins May 28 by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Michael Arden directs the residency, which celebrates Platt's album Honeymind.

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Sunday, May 26, 2024

Rob Madge Gives Their Regards to Broadway in London's West End May 26 by Margaret Hall

Madge presents a brand new show about their experience postponing the Broadway run of My Son's A Queer, But What Can You Do?.

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Friday, May 24, 2024

August Wilson's Two Trains Running and Christina Anderson's The Comedy of Errors Will Tour in Rep for The Acting Company by Margaret Hall

Anderson's modern verse translation of the Shakespeare comedy will play alongside the classic by one of America's most respected playwrights.

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Let Brian Cox and the Fringe Society Help You Bring a Show to Edinburgh in 2025 by Margaret Hall

The U.S. arm of the Keep It Fringe fund will offer artists grants to offset the costs of bringing a show to the Fringe.

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Brooke Shields Named President of Actors' Equity Association by Margaret Hall

Shields succeeds AEA president of nine years Kate Shindle, who opted out of re-election this year.

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Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Molly Sweeney at Irish Rep? by Margaret Hall

The production is the fourth in Irish Rep's Friel Project, presenting Brian Friel's plays set in the fictional Irish town of Ballybeg.

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See Who's Starring in West End Production of Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

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Exclusive: See Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides Cover 'My Friends' from Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Margaret Hall

The hard rock band is releasing a new EP titled Bleeders, inspired by the Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler classic.

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

Meet The 180 Recipients of the 2024 Keep it Fringe Fund by Margaret Hall

The program increases accessibility and inclusivity at the festival by giving artists grants to offset the costs of bringing a show to the Fringe.

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Watch: Witness Beetlejuice's Triumphant Return In New Trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice by Margaret Hall

Original visionary Tim Burton and stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara have reunited for the long-awaited sequel.

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Nazareth Hassan's Bowl EP to Premiere at Vineyard Theatre by Margaret Hall

The production is a co-production with National Black Theatre, in association with The New Group.

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Ariana DeBose, Alan Cumming, Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, More to Star in Broadway and Vine Concert Series by Margaret Hall

The Napa Valley nonprofit will pair theatrical talent with world class wines for the summer series.

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Photos: See the Cast of Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio Reunite for 1-Night-Only Concert by Margaret Hall

The original cast returned to NYC to perform selections from the show at the Palladium Times Square.

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Natalie Weiss to Play Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Margaret Hall

Beginning this July, the production will be the final offering of Olney Theatre's 2023-24 season.

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Dominic West-Led A View From The Bridge Begins Performances in London's West End May 23 by Margaret Hall

The transfer follows a sold-out engagement at Theatre Royal Bath.

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Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off