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Thursday, May 23, 2024

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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM[SHARE]

Molly Sweeney Officially Opens Off-Broadway at Irish Rep May 23 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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Broadway's Illinoise To Release Cast Recording; 2 Singles Available Now by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM[SHARE]

Watch: See Joy Woods Perform 'My Days' from The Notebook The Musical in New Onstage Video by Margaret Hall

The musical"featuring a score by Emmy winner Ingrid Michaelson"follows Allie and Noah, who share a lifetime of love despite forces that threaten to pull them apart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do The Critics Think of Raja Feather Kelly's The Fires Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Off-Broadway's SoHo Rep venue presents the celebrated choreographer's new play, which centers on three different men in a South Brooklyn railroad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Jeff Calhoun to Direct Sister Act for Washington D.C's Ford's Theatre by Margaret Hall

The Alan Menken-Glenn Slater musical is one of three mainstage productions announced by the legendary venue for its 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM[SHARE]

How to Dance in Ohio Will Get U.K. Premiere in 2025 by Margaret Hall

The production was a major milestone for neurodivergent representation on Broadway, with seven openly autistic actors in the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]

Barbies and LEGO and Bears, Oh My! A Wicked Movie Merch Bonanza Is On the Horizon by Margaret Hall

Nearly 100 product collaborations will be made between the upcoming two-part Wicked film adaptation and retailers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Tony Winners Rachel Bay Jones and Danny Burstein to Star in Laura Somers Film Rise and Shine by Margaret Hall

The film is based on the true story of Janice Steele and her daughter Terri, who was born with cerebral palsy and a developmental delay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

Raja Feather Kelly's The Fires Opens Off-Broadway May 21 by Margaret Hall

Off-Broadway's SoHo Rep venue presents the celebrated choreographer's new play, which centers on three different men in a South Brooklyn railroad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 20, 2024

Candis C. Jones, Arya Shahi, and More Join Chautauqua Theater Company's 2024 Season by Margaret Hall

The New York company has revealed creative teams for their upcoming summer season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM[SHARE]

Candis C. Jones, Arya Shahi, and More Join Chautauqua Theater Company's 150th Anniversary Season by Margaret Hall

The New York company has revealed creative teams for their upcoming summer season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM[SHARE]

Original Cast of How to Dance in Ohio Returns to New York for Reunion Concert May 20 by Margaret Hall

The production was a major milestone for neurodivergent representation on Broadway, with seven openly autistic actors in the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 17, 2024

See Backstreet Boys Star AJ McLean Surprise Audiences at & Juliet With a Performance of 'Everybody' by Margaret Hall

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

'My Dream Came True': Ernie Sabella Reflects on 30 Years Of The Lion King by Margaret Hall

The Broadway vet voiced Pumbaa in the Disney classic, and he's about to sing "Hakuna Matata" again at the Hollywood Bowl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Nominations for Actors' Equity's 2024 ACCA Awards, Recognizing Broadway Ensembles, Are Out by Margaret Hall

The honor is the only industry accolade of its kind to award chorus members of Broadway musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM[SHARE]

Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From American Popular Song Society by Margaret Hall

Established in 1980, the American Popular Song Society is a New York based not-for-profit social organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the American songbook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Watch: Celebrate Suffs 'Great American Bitch' in New Onstage Video by Margaret Hall

Set in the years leading up to the 19th amendment, Suffs explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

The 24 Hour Musicals Will Return With a Starry Lineup by Margaret Hall

The intensive theatrical endeavor sees artists write, rehearse, and perform four new musicals in just 24 hours.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Lily Tung Crystal Will Be East West Players' New Artistic Director by Margaret Hall

East West Players is one of the nation's longest-running theatre companies of color, and the largest producer of Asian American Paciï¬c Islander creative work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM[SHARE]

Video: See The Great Gatsby Perform on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon by Margaret Hall

The musical performed the song "My Green Light" on the late show May 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM[SHARE]

Jon Jon Briones and His Daughter, Isa Briones, Are Showing Off Their Filipino Roots Onstage in Hadestown by Margaret Hall

The two are starring in the long-running Broadway musical, adding some Tagalog (and a tarot deck) to the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM[SHARE]

The Welkin Begins Performances at Atlantic Theater Company May 16 by Margaret Hall

Set in 1759, the piece centers on a young woman who has been sentenced to death and the 12 women who are tasked with verifying her pregnancy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

New Musical Wesley Will Get Developmental Reading by Margaret Hall

The musical is inspired by Stacey O'Brien's New York Times bestselling memoir Wesley The Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]