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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy to Play West End 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 10:58AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Off-Broadway's Cornelia Street Extends by Margaret Hall

The new musical at Atlantic Theater Company features Norbert Leo Butz, Gizel Jiménez, Kevyn Morrow, Mary Beth Peil, and more.

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GLAAD Media Awards Announces 34th Annual Nominees by Margaret Hall

The awards ceremony honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer representation in media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Anika Noni Rose Weds Broadway A Raisin in the Sun Co-Star Jason Dirden by Margaret Hall

The pair starred as Beneatha Younger and George Murchison in the 2014 revival of the Lorraine Hansberry play.

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"I Am Terrified": Katie Holmes on Returning to the Stage in Roundabout's The Wanderers by Margaret Hall

Holmes is making her Off-Broadway debut in the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company production.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Damon Daunno, Ciara Renée, Lauren Patten, More to Star in The Lonely Few by Margaret Hall

The lesbian love story will premiere at The Geffen Playhouse

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Ryan Scott Oliver and Ethan Lipton Receive 2023 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre by Margaret Hall

The prize awards $100,000 to a promising librettist and lyricist working in the American musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM[SHARE]

Hannah Waddingham to Host 2023 Olivier Awards by Margaret Hall

Waddingham is a three-time Olivier nominee for her work in Spamalot, A Little Night Music, and Kiss Me, Kate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM[SHARE]

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Brendan Fraser, Daniel Radcliffe, More Win Critics Choice Awards by Margaret Hall

The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards winners were filled with theatre luminaries.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM[SHARE]

Complete Casting Revealed for Into the Woods Tour by Margaret Hall

See who's joining previously announced stars Montego Glover, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, and Gavin Creel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM[SHARE]

Anne Reid to Lead Marjorie Prime at Menier Chocolate Factory by Margaret Hall

The Jordan Harrison play explores the limits of what technology can replace in the face of age.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM[SHARE]
Monday, January 16, 2023

'Marginalized Even While Celebrated': How Shuffle Along's Struggles Birthed a Movement by Margaret Hall

Read an exclusive excerpt of the new book When Broadway Was Black, which explores the impact and legacy of Shuffle Along.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, January 13, 2023

Elizabeth A. Davis Welcomes Baby One Day After 1776 Closing Performance by Margaret Hall

While 1776 was birthing a new nation, this former Jefferson was birthing a new life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:01PM[SHARE]

Phillip James Brannon to Star in The High Ground at Arena Stage by Margaret Hall

The play centers on the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 and its continued reverberation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of A Streetcar Named Desire at London's Almeida? by Margaret Hall

Rebecca Frecknell directs the Tennessee Williams classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM[SHARE]

Bedlam Theatre Company Announces 2023 Season by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway company will stage two world premieres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM[SHARE]

Disney Animation: Immersive Experience to Tour U.S. by Margaret Hall

The production is currently scheduled to visit nine venues across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM[SHARE]

Watch Jamie Muscato Perform 'However Hard I Try' From New Musical Lady M by Margaret Hall

Muscato plays Banquo in the musical based on Shakespeare's Macbeth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 12, 2023

See Who's Starring in Samuel D. Hunter's A Bright New Boise Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The dark comedy is part of Hunter's Premiere Residency at Signature Theatre.

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Cast and Creative Team Announced for Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window at BAM by Margaret Hall

The seldom-seen work will be led by Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan at the Off-Broadway company's Harvey Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM[SHARE]

Applications Now Open for Theatre Producers of Color's Annual Producing 101 Program by Margaret Hall

The tuition-free program supports aspiring producers of color throughout the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM[SHARE]

Veteran Actor Carole Cook Passes Away at 98 by Margaret Hall

The star of stage and screen was mere days away from her 99th birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM[SHARE]

David Byrne-Fatboy Slim Musical Here Lies Love Sets Broadway Dates by Margaret Hall

The Imelda Marcos musical premiered Off-Broadway at the Public Theater in 2013.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Step Into MCC Theater Company's Rehearsals for Wolf Play by Margaret Hall

The production is produced in collaboration with Ma-Yi Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM[SHARE]

Executive Producer Barry Grove to Leave Manhattan Theatre Club by Margaret Hall

Grove has been with the nonprofit for 48 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM[SHARE]

Stephanie Hsu, Viola Davis, Austin Butler, More Score 2023 SAG Award Nominations by Margaret Hall

Ashley Park and Haley Lu Richardson announced the nominations for the 29th Annual SAG Awards January 11 via Instagram Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces 3rd Class of Artivisim Fellows by Margaret Hall

The fellowship program provides participants with financial and project support, as well as mentorship and networking opportunities.

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Grenfell System Failure: Scenes From The Inquiry to Play London's Playground Theatre by Margaret Hall

The play is a follow up to the award winning play Grenfell: Value Engineering.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM[SHARE]

Brandon Victor Dixon and Taylor Louderman Star in MacGyver: The Musical Album by Margaret Hall

The musical previously premiered in Houston, Texas, receiving the Houston Press' Best New Musical award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM[SHARE]

American Premiere of The Da Vinci Code to Play Ogunquit Playhouse by Margaret Hall

The adaptation previously enjoyed a successful U.K. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM[SHARE]

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