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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio Cancels January 3 Matinee by Margaret Hall

The evening performance of the new musical is expected to play as scheduled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

Mean Girls Star Jonathan Bennett to Make Broadway Debut in Spamalot by Margaret Hall

Bennett will succeed Michael Urie in the revival at the St. James.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Photos and Video: Get a Look at Live Aid"Inspired Musical Just for One Day in Rehearsal by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Cast Set for New Musical Christine Jorgensen Show Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The piece tells the life story of Jorgensen, America's first transgender celebrity, and Myles Bell, who helped her create a nightclub act.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM[SHARE]

Josh Gad Reveals Secret Key to Gutenberg! The Musical! Finale by Margaret Hall

After months of speculation, Gad draws back the curtain to explain just how the Broadway production's all-star guest appearances work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Lend Me a Soprano, Gender-Flipped Production of Ken Ludwig Play, Sets Dates at Olney Theatre Center by Margaret Hall

Casting is complete for the Eleanor Holdridge-directed production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

The Light in the Piazza Star Aaron Lazar Announces ALS Diagnosis by Margaret Hall

A Broadway mainstay for over two decades, Lazar recently discussed his diagnosis on Matthew Teague Miller's Carefully Taught podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Into the Woods' Kennedy Kanagawa Announces Engagement by Margaret Hall

Kanagawa and his long-term partner David Gow announced their engagement New Year's Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do) Launches First-of-Its-Kind Advance Lottery by Margaret Hall

The new lottery system will allow fans to enter and win tickets nearly two months before the show opens on Broadway, allowing participants outside of New York to participate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 29, 2023

In Memoriam: A Look at the Theatre Artists We Lost in 2023 by Margaret Hall

Playbill remembers the actors, directors, playwrights, and other familiar faces of the stage who died this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM[SHARE]

Feel Good Friday: See & Juliet's Lorna Courtney and Miriam-Teak Lee Sing 'F***in' Perfect' for Melanie La Barrie by Margaret Hall

After six years with the hit jukebox musical on both sides of the Atlantic, La Barrie is departing to appear in the London run of Hadestown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Robert Nolan, Former President of ATPAM, Dies at 69 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Nolan worked extensively with producer Cameron Mackintosh in the latter half of the 20th century.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

Des McAnuff Among Winners of Chicago's 2023 Heartstring Awards by Margaret Hall

The awards honor the ingenuity and creativity in the Chicago theatre market.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

South African Composer Mbongeni Ngema Dies in Car Crash by Margaret Hall

Mr. Ngema was the creative mind behind Sarafina! and the vocal arranger for The Lion King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

The Glass Menagerie"Inspired The Whole of Time Begins December 28 by Margaret Hall

The play is staged in the former Chelsea townhouse of acclaimed actors Rip Torn and Geraldine Page.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Classical Theatre of Harlem Dedicates 2024 Season to Andre Braugher by Margaret Hall

The late actor was a trustee of the New York institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Video: Watch Official Trailer for Solo Vanya With Andrew Scott by Margaret Hall

The recent West End production will be screened via NT Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]

Visual Theatre Piece Moment in Time to Play Off-Broadway's The Tank by Margaret Hall

The production is inspired by the art of black-and-white photography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 26, 2023

How The Gilded Age Is Showing the Creation of Broadway's Theatre District by Margaret Hall

The New York premier theatre scene used to be in lower Manhattan, but the HBO show dramatizes how it moved up to Midtown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Video: Go Behind the Scenes of Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio by 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 03:36PM[SHARE]

Video: Watch Shoshana Bean, Alyssa Fox, Tyler Hardwick, More Celebrate the Holidays in Song by Margaret Hall

A host of Broadway performers visited Good Morning America to perform a bevy of holiday tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 22, 2023

Mind Mangler Sets Early Closing Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The show previously enjoyed a run in the West End, a U.K. tour, and a successful bow at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 21, 2023

Jacob Padrón Named National Theatre Conference's 'Person of the Year' by Margaret Hall

Padrón is the Artistic Director of the Long Wharf Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Leslie Marcus to Step Down as Managing Director of Playwrights Horizons by Margaret Hall

Marcus has led the beloved institution for 30 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Caroline O'Connor Joins Upcoming California Mack & Mabel Concerts by Margaret Hall

The Broadway and West End favorite is replacing the previously announced Beth Leavel in the Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Bacon to Play Soho Playhouse by Margaret Hall

Sophie Swithinbank's play explores masculinity, sexuality, and power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM[SHARE]

Derek Klena and Colton Ryan to Star in Glory Days Benefit Concert Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Premiering on Broadway in 2008, Glory Days is a cult-favorite coming of age rock musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Video: Watch the Cast of How To Dance in Ohio Perform the Opening Number, 'Today Is' by 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 11:42AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

See Who's Starring in the New York Premiere of Between Two Knees by Margaret Hall

The production is from the 1491, an intertribal sketch comedy troupe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

This Month, the Imperial Theatre Turns 100 by Margaret Hall

Did you know the Imperial is one of the few Broadway theatre that has never been renamed?

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM[SHARE]

See Who's Staffing the Russian Troll Farm at Vineyard Theatre Off-Broadway by 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 04:06PM[SHARE]

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