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Monday, October 31, 2022

How Very! Get a 1st Look at New West End Cast of Heathers: The Musical by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of the 1989 cult film favorite features a book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe.

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Classic Stage Company's A Man of No Importance? by Margaret Hall

Boys in the Band star Jim Parsons is joined by Mare Winningham, Nathaniel Stampley, Shereen Ahmed, and more in the Ahrens and Flaherty musical.

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Brittney Johnson Sets Final Performance Date in Broadway's Wicked by Margaret Hall

Johnson made history as the first Black woman to play Glinda full-time on Broadway.

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Go Inside & Juliet's 1st Preview, With a Special Appearance by Max Martin by Margaret Hall

The jukebox musical irreverently reimagining the story of Shakespeare's heroine plays the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Ma-Yi Theater Company Announces New Commission and Anti-Asian Violence Event by Margaret Hall

Michi Barall is the inaugural recipient of the Generation Now commission.

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See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon Perform an Encanto Medley On The Tonight Show by Margaret Hall

The medley marks the first time Miranda has publicly performed the music from his hit animated film.

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Get A 1st Look at Solea Pfeiffer, Chris Wood, Anika Larsen, More in Almost Famous by Margaret Hall

Based on the 2000 film, the musical features a book by filmmaker Cameron Crowe and music by Tom Kitt.

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Go Inside From & Juliet's 1st Preview, With a Special Appearance by Max Martin by Margaret Hall

The jukebox musical irreverently reimagining the story of Shakespeare's heroine plays the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Jay Armstrong Johnson's Hocus Pocus-Themed I Put a Spell on You Available for Streaming Starting October 30 by Margaret Hall

The annual show benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and stars a roster of Broadway favorites.

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Get a 1st Look at Houses on the Moon's Shared Sentences by Margaret Hall

Emily Joy Weiner's drama explores the toll incarceration takes on the families and loved ones of those incarcerated.

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Andrew Polec to Reprise Role as The Grinch In Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at The Old Globe by Margaret Hall

Polec previously played the mean green malcontent for the San Diego theatre in 2021.

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See Opening Night Photos From Straight Line Crazy Starring Ralph Fiennes by Margaret Hall

A transfer from London, the production examines the legacy of Robert Moses, the controversial "builder" of modern New York City.

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

How Set Designer Beowulf Boritt Learned to Embrace the Weird by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner is one of the busiest designers in the industry, with 27 Broadway credits in the past 17 years.

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Tony Winner Rachel Bay Jones Lands Recurring Role in CBS' Young Sheldon by Margaret Hall

The long-running prequel to The Big Bang Theory stars Iain Armitage.

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Gordon Farrell's Alice Again Uncovers the Man Behind Alice In Wonderland, Beginning October 27 by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway production investigates the real story of Lewis Carroll, a controversial figure in literary circles.

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Seymour 'Red' Press, Longtime Broadway Music Coordinator, Passes Away At 98 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Press worked on more than 100 Broadway productions, including three this season.

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Chet Walker, Tony Nominated Choreographer, Passes Away at 68 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Walker was one of the leading interpreters of choreographer Bob Fosse's signature style.

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'It's Really About the Magic of Theatre;' Jim Parsons Talks A Man of No Importance on CBS Mornings by Margaret Hall

Parsons stars as Alfie Byrne in the Off-Broadway revival of Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Terrence McNally's musical.

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Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of Ivo van Hove's A Little Life by Margaret Hall

The play is based on the best-selling novel by Hanya Yanagihara.

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Courtney Bowman and Andy Barke Join West End Pretty Woman The Musical by Margaret Hall

The musical, based on the film of the same name, is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.

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Staged Reading of Yale Drama Series Prize Winner Jar of Fat Plays Drama Book Shop October 24 by Margaret Hall

The absurdist comedy centers on the close bond between two Korean American sisters.

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George C. Wolfe Talks His 45 Year"Long Career at NYPL Event October 24 by Margaret Hall

Recordings of the Tony winner's previous productions will be shared alongside the discussion.

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Julie Hughes, Prominent Broadway Casting Director, Passes Away At 81 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Hughes was one half of Hughes/Moss Casting, working on near 90 Broadway productions.

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KPOP The Musical Cancels October 21 Performance by Margaret Hall

Performances are expected to resume tomorrow, October 22.

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Joanna Simon, Renowned Mezzo Soprano, Dies At 85 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Simon was the eldest of three musical sisters, including her younger siblings Lucy and Carly.

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Susan L. Schulman, Longtime Broadway Publicist, Dies by Margaret Hall

Ms. Schulman was a publicist for productions starring Katharine Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, Glenn Close, and more.

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Yale Drama Series Prize Winner Jar of Fat to Receive Staged Reading at Drama Book Shop by Margaret Hall

Jar of Fat is an absurdist comedy about the close bond between two Korean American sisters.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of The Broadway Revival of Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog by Margaret Hall

Kenny Leon directs Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Corey Hawkins in the Pulitzer-winning two-hander.

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Get to Know the Eight New Musicals Premiering at the 34th Annual NAMT Festival by Margaret Hall

Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional talent will helm presentations for the festival's October 20 return to New World Stages.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Jonelle Procope, Longtime President of the Apollo Theater, to Step Down in 2023 by Margaret Hall

Procope will have led the legendary venue for two decades at the time of her departure.

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