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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Harmony: A New Musical and Stranger Sings: The Musical Parody to Be Licensed Via The Licensing House by Margaret Hall

The imprint is the newest offering from Sean Cercone, the founder and former CEO of Broadway Licensing Global and Broadway On Demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Maya Boyd, Abigail C. Onwunali, Nimene Sierra Wureh Round Out Cast for Broadway Revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by Margaret Hall

Directed by Golden Globe and four-time Emmy winner Debbie Allen, the revival will be led by Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Jacob David Smith and Senzel Ahmady to Star in The Great Gatsby North American Tour by Margaret Hall

The new musical, based on the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, also continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Ramin Karimloo, Tom Francis, More to Lead Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer Concert by Margaret Hall

The charity event will raise funds for early cancer detection.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Daniel Breaker, Norbert Leo Butz, Michelle Federer to Lead Reading of Tawni O’Dell's The Naughty List by Margaret Hall

When Mrs. Claus runs off with two youthful reindeer-in-training the night before Christmas, Santa is forced to decide if the woman he loves should come first before his professional responsi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Brian d’Arcy James Has No Regrets, Not Even When He Had to Leave Hamilton by Margaret Hall

The five-time Tony nominee looks back on his career, from meeting his wife in Carousel to making his daughter cringe in Shrek.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, December 1, 2025

Photos: Michael Cerveris Stars in A Christmas Carol Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The holiday production comes to Perelman Performing Arts Center after earlier mountings in London and on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Step Inside Freaky Friday Musical's U.K. Stage Premiere by Margaret Hall

Andy Fickman directs the musical from Bridget Carpenter, Tom Kitt, and Brian Yorkey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Step Inside Paddington the Musical's Warm-and-Fuzzy Opening Night Celebration by Margaret Hall

Adapted from the beloved children's books by Michael Bond and the award-winning films, the musical recently opened at London's Savoy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Annual Off-Broadway Ticket-Granting Toy Drive Has Begun by Margaret Hall

Those who donate a new unwrapped toy worth more than $10 will receive a voucher for a free ticket to a participating Off-Broadway show of their choice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Bianca Del Rio Takes a Bite Out of Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

From making theatre costumes to winning Drag Race, the beloved queen is finally making her New York onstage debut in Tartuffe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Check Out Diaspora's Star-Studded Opening Night by Margaret Hall

The theatrical-culinary experience traces the migration stories of four Jewish families from Ethiopia, Iran, Ukraine, and Mexico to New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

After Glee, Kevin McHale Has Found His Bliss By Going Against Type by Margaret Hall

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee star praises the transformative power of Bill Finn and Stephen Sondheim, and reflects on the enduring influence of Glee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

SIX Drops Limited Edition Playbill Covers for 6th Anniversary on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Beginning in December, the pop musical will feature a new, collectible Playbill cover each month for six months.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

SIX to Perform on CNN Thanksgiving Celebration by Margaret Hall

The special, which showcases parades across the country, will feature the Broadway cast performing "Ex-Wives."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Just In Time Will Hit the Road On Tour in 2027 by Margaret Hall

Tour cities will be revealed early next year, with casting and ticket information to be announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM
Monday, November 24, 2025

Meet the Cartozians Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Andrea Martin, Will Brill, and Raffi Barsoumian lead the Talene Monahon play at Second Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Gregory Maguire Is Writing a New Wicked Prequel, Galinda by Margaret Hall

The new novel will be released next autumn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

See Who's Joined the Broadway Revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by Margaret Hall

Tripp Taylor, Bradley Stryker, and more have been cast in the Debbie Allen-directed production of the August Wilson classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Wicked: For Good Earns Record-Shattering $150 Million Opening Weekend by Margaret Hall

The film has welcomed in record-breaking audience levels, both domestically and internationally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

What Is On the Note That Fiyero Sends to Elphaba in Wicked: For Good? by Margaret Hall

All the secrets behind that mysterious scrap of fabric.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Who Is Dorothy in Wicked: For Good? by Margaret Hall

After years of secrecy, the identity of the blue-gingham frocked actress has been revealed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Friday, November 21, 2025

Off-Broadway's Wild Project Purchases Its East Village Home by Margaret Hall

Established in 2007, wild project is a non-profit producer and venue which supports the diverse independent theatre, film, music, visual arts, and spoken-word artists of New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

Wicked: For Good Is For the Gelphie Shippers by Margaret Hall

After 22 years of fighting in the fandom trenches, the Wicked films have reinforced one of the most ardent sapphic ships in fan-fiction history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM
Thursday, November 20, 2025

What Are The Reviews of Broadway's Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)? by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06PM

Paddington the Musical to Release Cast Album in 2026 by Margaret Hall

The Paddington character is one of the most popular children's characters of all time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

See Cynthia Erivo Belt Out 'No Good Deed' in New Clip from Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

The final installment of the two-part adaptation of Broadway's Wicked hits movie theatres November 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Marjorie Prime, Starring June Squibb, Begins Performances on Broadway November 20 by Margaret Hall

Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein, and Christopher Lowell co-star in the upcoming Broadway bow of Jordan Harrison's Pulitzer finalist play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Wicked: For Good Projected to Earn Largest Box Office Opening of 2025 by Margaret Hall

The film is expected to make between $150 million and $180 million from 4,000 North American theatres in its premiere weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Video: Cynthia Erivo Is Brought to Tears as Students From Her High School Sing 'For Good' by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner surprised students at the La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Burnout Paradise to Return Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

In a race against time, four performers on treadmills perform an escalating series of tasks as they try to get a long to-do list finished.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

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