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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Longtime The Lion King Cast Member Ben Lipitz Passes Away at 58 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lipitz raised millions for Broadway Cares throughout his career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Opens On Broadway April 19; See Newly Released Production Shots by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong plays the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Thompson Turner Productions Rebrands as TT Partners by Margaret Hall

The name change comes six years after the death of co-founder Stuart Thompson.

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Santino Fontana to Star in Nine in Concert by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner will play Guido in the Maury Yeston musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

New Musical Starter For Ten Sets Premiere at Bristol Old Vic 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 09:54AM[SHARE]

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Opens On Broadway April 19 by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong plays the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM[SHARE]

Edinburgh Fringe Hit Sex Witch The Musical Begins Performances at Soho Playhouse April 19 by Margaret Hall

The autobiographical solo show is written and performed by Maggie Lalley.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition Partners With AMC Networks, Announces Production and Casting Fellowship by Margaret Hall

The fellowship is designed to support Black creatives interested in film and television.

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Tina Howe's Where Women Go Holding Industry Reading Via Concord Theatricals and Tent Theater Company by Margaret Hall

Howe is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Pittsburgh Public Theater Reveals Full 2023-2024 Season, Including Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live World Premiere by Margaret Hall

Directed by Kent Gash and featuring music direction by Matthew Whitaker, Something To Live For explores the life of the legendary jazz songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 17, 2023

Noble Sissle, Jr. to Host Celebration of Shuffle Along at 54 Below by Margaret Hall

Noble Sissle, Jr. is the son of Noble Sissle, the lyricist of the groundbreaking 1921 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM[SHARE]

Musical Adaptation of Rumplestiltskin, Golden, Will Get Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Golden features music and lyrics by John Hodges and Geordy Wells, and a book by Francesca Peppiatt with Whit Cook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]

2023 Atlantic Theater Gala Held April 17 by Margaret Hall

This year's gala honors Roger Kass for his 35 years of service on the Atlantic Theater Company Board of Directors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Playbill Songwriter Series: Michelle J. Rodriguez Performs From Her Musical Presencia by Margaret Hall

Rodriguez was joined by the musician Idris for the series, which is presented by Audible Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 14, 2023

Listen to 'Somebody Will' From Broadway's Shucked by Margaret Hall

The maize-themed comedy will release its original Broadway cast album digitally May 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Moisés Kaufman's Here There Are Blueberries Announces Cast and Creative Team for D.C. Premiere by Margaret Hall

The play explores the human realities of Nazism and the Holocaust from an unexpected vantage point.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 13, 2023

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Winner Lawrence Chaney to Star on Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

The drag queen's new show, Overweight and OVER IT!, will play the Ian McKellen Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM[SHARE]

New Samuel D. Hunter Play, Directed by Joe Mantello and Starring Laurie Metcalf, to Premiere at Steppenwolf by Margaret Hall

The yet-to-be-titled play will be one of six productions presented by the Chicago stalwart in their upcoming season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM[SHARE]

Watch: See Highlights From the Broadway Revival of Camelot by Margaret Hall

Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, and Jordan Donica lead the Lincoln Center Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Patrick Page-Led King Lear To Stream Worldwide by Margaret Hall

The Shakespeare Theatre Company production will be available to stream for a three day period.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Broadway Shark Tank Announces Inaugural Pitch Class by Margaret Hall

The program allows writers to present their original work to industry experts and potential backers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM[SHARE]

Jon M. Chu to Direct New Film Adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Margaret Hall

Chu has become a popular director of movie musicals in recent years, including In The Heights and the upcoming Wicked films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Neil Patrick Harris Begins Limited Run in Peter Pan Goes Wrong April 11 by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong is currently in previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 10, 2023

Friday, April 7, 2023

Get a 1st Look at Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The new musical is inspired by classic daytime and primetime soap operas, Lifetime movies, and melodrama.