All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Stephen Colbert to Be Honored at 2023 Irish Arts Center Gala by Margaret Hall

The evening will also feature appearances by Tony nominees Gabriel Byrne and Liam Neeson.

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Luke Islam, Anne L. Nathan, Ben Fankhauser, More Join 35th Annual Festival of New Musicals by Margaret Hall

The festival has previously presented Come From Away, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, all before they made it to Broadway.

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George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man Begins at Gingold Theatrical Group Off-Broadway October 17 by Margaret Hall

Centering on a hunted soldier who seeks refuge in a young lady's boudoir, Arms and the Man is one of Shaw's most popular early plays

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Step Kids by Tyrone L. Robinson Begins Workshop Performances October 16 by Margaret Hall

The new musical centers on a group of teenagers auditioning to join an elite All Star step dance team.

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Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson Begin Run in West End Moulin Rouge! October 16 by Margaret Hall

The international hit musical continues at the Piccadilly Theatre.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Darren Criss Plays London's Palladium October 15 by Margaret Hall

The concerts feature two of Criss's former collaborators, Starkid Productions' Lauren Lopez and Joey Richter.

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

Actionplay Presents 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert October 14 by Margaret Hall

All proceeds go towards Actionplay's mission of providing autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled teens and adults with equal access to the theatre-making process.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Broadway's A Beautiful Noise to Host Cast Recording Signing Ahead of Will Swenson's Departure by Margaret Hall

The signing event is free and open to anyone with a physical copy of the cast album.

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Feel Good Friday: Kristin Chenoweth Shares Heartfelt Letter From Stephen Sondheim by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner was forced to make a difficult career decision in the early 2000s, but the musical master supported her the whole way through.

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EP Recording of Sueños: Our American Musical, Featuring Linedy Genao, Robi Hager, More, Released October 13 by Margaret Hall

Released in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jesse J. Sanchez's musical is available to stream on all major platforms.

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Broadway's Back to the Future to Celebrate 'Back to the Future Day' with Original Film Star by Margaret Hall

The upcoming event will mark the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly travelled to 2015 in Back to the Future II.

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Norbert Leo Butz Has Learned to Be Alone by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner is back on stage, soloing his way through musical memories with a series of new concerts.

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Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Daughter Was 'Properly Horrified' at Purlie Victorious by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss Ossie Davis' play, and Hamilton's impending 10th anniversary.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Full Company for World Premiere of Atlantic Theater Company's Buena Vista Social Club Revealed by Margaret Hall

Inspired by the Grammy-winning 1997 album of the same name, Buena Vista Social Club tells the story of the artists involved in the album's recording.

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Industry Reading of Here Comes The Night Will Star Alison Chace and Lauren Schaffel by Margaret Hall

The Lisa Kenner Grissom play explores the realities of at home medication abortion, and cross generational female friendships.

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Indya Moore, Sara Ramírez, Lío Mehiel, More Join Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival Lineup by Margaret Hall

Created to support and amplify trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit artists, Breaking The Binary launched in 2022.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Playbill Pick Life & Times of Michael K to Play St. Ann's Warehouse by Margaret Hall

Members of Tony-winning Handspring Puppet Company deliver an emotional story of a man born with a cleft lip, and the trials he faces.

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Roberta Pereira Named Executive Director of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

Pereira will succeed Linda Murray in the role in January 2024.

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Always a Boy To Receive Industry Reading October 13 by Margaret Hall

The award winning gender queer memoir is being adapted by Jo and Jeremy Ivester.

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North American Premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution Opens October 11 by Margaret Hall

Staged at Walnut Street Theatre, the production is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun.

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Jez Butterworth's New Play The Hills of California To Play West End by Margaret Hall

The piece will reunite him with director Sam Mendes, who previously directed Butterworth's The Ferryman.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Steven Lutvak, Composer Behind the Tony-Winning Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Dies at 64 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lutvak was a recipient of the Kleban and Fred Ebb Awards, and the Jonathan Larson Grant.

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Broadway's Shucked to Embark on North American Tour by Margaret Hall

The forthcoming tour will visit more than 30 cities in its first year.

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Broadway League's Broadway Bridges Program Launches New Season by Margaret Hall

The outreach program connects New York City school students from across the five boroughs to Broadway.

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Lucille Lortel Theatre Launches New Series of Artistic Initiatives by Margaret Hall

The initiative will include digital readings, micro commissions, development programs, and more.

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Edinburgh Fringe Hit Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! Releases EP October 10 by Margaret Hall

The four-track release features songs from the extended version of the murder mystery musical.

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Playbill Songwriter Series: Celebrate Filipino American History Month With the Work of J. Oconer Navarro by Margaret Hall

The Here Lies Love music director is the newest addition to the series presented by Audible Theater.

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The Kilroys' Annual The List Returns as The Web by Margaret Hall

The annual catalog has been retooled to highlight the support system necessary for parity in the American theatre.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Former Actors' Equity Association Executive Director Alan Eisenberg Dies at 88 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Eisenberg was the longest-serving executive director in the union's history.

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