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Monday, March 11, 2024

Playbill Songwriter Series: Viral Sensation Amanda Ribnick Shares Her Newest Projects by Margaret Hall

The woman behind TikTok's Gilmore Girls: the Musical is back with three vastly different offerings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM[SHARE]

Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age Plays 1st Broadway Performance March 11 by Margaret Hall

The solo show, which recently played London's West End, plays Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Friday, March 8, 2024

New Musical Here I Am Officially Opens Off-Broadway March 8 by Margaret Hall

The modern love story is centered around social media, and the effect it has on interpersonal relationships and our self conception.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Steve Lawrence of Steve and Eydie Dies at 88 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lawrence was a beloved singer, actor, and comedian on both the stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM[SHARE]

Industry Presentation of Two Thousand Miles Finds Full Cast by Margaret Hall

The new musical explores the intricacies of caregiving when illness descends upon a devoted couple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM[SHARE]

Patrick Page's Shakespearean Solo Show All the Devils Are Here to Tour the US by Margaret Hall

A series of select city engagements will be carried out, starting this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers to Star in Mary Poppins U.K. and Ireland Tour by Margaret Hall

Twenty years after the musical's high flying world premiere, the show will return to Bristol.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at New U.K. Musical Starter For Ten by Margaret Hall

The 1980s-set coming-of-age story explores love and social class against the backdrop of the legendary British quiz show University Challenge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Chekhovian Song Cycle Don't Forget Us Will Release Concept Album by Margaret Hall

The piece is the newest offering from Permanent Moves, an indie-electro-folk-rock duo from Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM[SHARE]

Broadway Cats, Phantom of the Opera Star Linda Balgord Dies at 64 by Margaret Hall

A frequent interpreter of Andrew Lloyd Webber's works, Ms. Balgord was Broadway's final Grizabella in the long-running musical's original run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]

Playwright Edward Bond Dies at 89 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Bond was a prolific British playwright, penning more than 50 plays in addition to his work as a director and poet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Off-Broadway Premiere of Abe Koogler's Staff Meal Finds Full Cast by Margaret Hall

Set in a restaurant on the brink of collapse, the piece will play Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM[SHARE]

'I Didn't Know That I Was Talking About God!': Bebe Neuwirth Walks Down Memory Lane by Margaret Hall

The two-time Tony winner reflects on nearly 50 years of Broadway excellence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM[SHARE]

Monday, March 4, 2024

John Lithgow to Star as Roald Dahl in New Play Giant, Tackling Antisemitisim by Margaret Hall

The play is one of several premieres in Royal Court Theatre's 2024 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM[SHARE]

Danielle Hope, Courtney Stapleton, More to Star in London Avalon Concert by Margaret Hall

The new folk pop musical brings the Arthurian legend to life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM[SHARE]

Video: Watch Bryonha Marie and Diana Huey Perform 'I've Known You By Heart' From Golden Musical by Margaret Hall

A contemporary reimagining of Rumpelstiltskin, the musical follows 19-year-old Alexa as she tries to save her kingdom and reconcile the grief of her past.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM[SHARE]

Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger to Release Cast Recording by Margaret Hall

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner's musical played Second Stage in 2023 under the direction of Tony nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Video: Watch Hillary Clinton and the Broadway Cast of Suffs Celebrate the Suffragette Movement by Margaret Hall

The new musical centers on the women who fought for the right to vote in America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM[SHARE]

How the Women of Brooklyn Laundry are Balancing the Burden of Care by Margaret Hall

Cecily Strong, Florencia Lozano, and Andrea Syglowski muddle through the strain of support in John Patrick Shanley's newest play, now Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM[SHARE]

World Premiere of Theodora Skipitares' The Four Lives to Play La MaMa by Margaret Hall

The puppetry piece will play the Off-Broadway stalwart this April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

World Premiere of Theodora Skipitares's The Four Lives to Play La MaMa by Margaret Hall

The puppetry piece will play the Off-Broadway stalwart this April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]

Friday, March 1, 2024

Video: Meet the Cast of Broadway's Water for Elephants by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation is currently in previews at Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM[SHARE]

New Musical Here I Am Begins Performances Off-Broadway March 1 by Margaret Hall

The modern love story is centered around social media, and the effect it has on interpersonal relationships and our self conception.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Water For Elephants to Host 'Tent Talkback' Series by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation plays Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM[SHARE]

All-Star Lineup Will Celebrate Lucy Simon in Come Spirit, Come Charm at Joe's Pub by Margaret Hall

The late Grammy winner and Tony nominee will be honored March 25 at the famed concert venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM[SHARE]

Marie Curie Musical to Receive English-Language Premiere in London by Margaret Hall

Originally premiering in 2020 in South Korea, the musical traces the life of the scientific pioneer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy Begins West End Return February 29 by Margaret Hall

The piece is inspired by Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

New Musical Starter For Ten Begins Bristol Old Vic Premiere February 29 by Margaret Hall

The musical is based on the coming-of-age novel by David Nicholls and the popular 2006 film adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Video: See The Taptastic 'The Whole World's Waitin' to Sing Your Song' From Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center Encores! by Margaret Hall

The revival will continue through March 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Bennett Leak to Serve as Interim Director of Second Stage Theater by Margaret Hall

Leak will assume leadership from founder Carole Rothman as the company enters a season of increasing tumult.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM[SHARE]

Get to Know the Big 4 Venues at Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

If you're not sure what to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, start at these four performance venues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

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