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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio Opens December 10 by Margaret Hall

Adapted from Alexandra Shiva's 2015 documentary, the show follows the challenges faced by a group of autistic young adults at an Ohio counseling center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, December 8, 2023

How To Dance in Ohio Is Making Sure the Show Is Sensory Friendly Onstage and Off by Margaret Hall

The Broadway show has cool-down spaces for audience members who need a breather. Plus, Playbill presents a dictionary of autism-related terms in the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Thursday, December 7, 2023

See Who's Starring in London's Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical by Margaret Hall

The jukebox musical is filled with ‘90s pop classics from Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC, R.E.M and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Reuben Kaye's The Butch Is Back Begins European Tour December 7 by Margaret Hall

The drag performer is taking his autobiographical cabaret show on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Soft Brain Theatre Company to Stage All-Female Production of The Ring by Margaret Hall

The Commedia dell'arte production has been devised using the techniques and processes employed in the 17th century.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Photos: Step Inside Shoshana Bean's Holiday Concert at the Apollo Theater by Margaret Hall

Kristin Chenoweth, Betty Who, and Alex Newell joined Bean for the one-night-only concert at Harlem’s famed venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Live Aid–Inspired Musical Just for One Day Announces Additional Casting by Margaret Hall

The musical will feature songs by David Bowie, The Who, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Sleep No More Extends Off-Broadway Prior to Closing by Margaret Hall

The beloved adaptation of Macbeth launched a craze for immersive theatre throughout New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Alex Brightman's The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers to Play Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominee teamed up with composer Drew Gasparini to create the new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Check Out Photos From New Broadway Musical How to Dance in Ohio by Margaret Hall

The coming-of-age musical follows the challenges faced by a group of autistic young adults at an Ohio counseling center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Life & Times of Michael K at 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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, December 4, 2023

Actor Sheila Smith Dies at 90 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Smith served as the standby for both Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur in the original Broadway production of Mame.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate Extends on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Sarah Paulson stars in the writer's Broadway playwriting debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Andy Grotelueschen, More Join Upcoming 1-Night-Only Concert of Maltby and Shire's The Country Wife by Margaret Hall

Red Bull Theater will stage the new adaptation of William Wycherley's classic Restoration comedy later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

See Who's Starring in U.K. and Ireland Tour of Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde by Margaret Hall

The musical previously played in the West End's Arts Theatre and the Garrick Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Victoria Pedretti to Join Jeremy Strong in Broadway's An Enemy of the People by Margaret Hall

The Ibsen play will mark screen star Pedretti's Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Shoshana Bean Presents Holiday Concert at the Apollo December 4 by Margaret Hall

Kristin Chenoweth, Betty Who, and Alex Newell will join Bean for the one-night-only concert at Harlem’s famed venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, December 1, 2023

Feel Good Friday: Hit The Club with Troye Sivan and Josh Groban by Margaret Hall

Composer Jacob Ryan Smith mashed up the pop stars hit single "Rush" with "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd," and the result is no less than glorious.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Spain Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Tyne Rafaeli directs the new Jen Silverman play about the art of propaganda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Greenside to Operate New Edinburgh Festival Fringe Hub at Royal Society of Edinburgh by Margaret Hall

The new hub will bring six new venues to the world's largest arts festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

'I Peed Myself': Priscilla Lopez Looks Back on the Highs and Lows of a Life on Broadway by Margaret Hall

From A Chorus Line to In The Heights, the Tony Award winner reflects on 57 years of show business.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

A Very Very Bad Cinderella Begins Performances at London's The Other Palace December 1 by Margaret Hall

Pantomime season is underway in the U.K., and this parody show is a part of the holiday fun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Thursday, November 30, 2023

The Glass Menagerie–Inspired The Whole of Time Will Play Intimate NYC Townhouses by Margaret Hall

The play will be staged site specific in the former Chelsea townhouse of acclaimed actors Rip Torn and Geraldine Page.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Go Inside the 14th Annual Lilly Awards With Ruthie Ann Miles, Laura Benanti, More by Margaret Hall

Founded in 2010, the Awards honor, support, and advocate for women in American theatre through promotion of gender and racial parity

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Before The Drugs Kick In to Play New York by Margaret Hall

The acclaimed solo show will play St. Marks for a handful of performances this December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Spain Opens Off-Broadway November 30 by Margaret Hall

Tyne Rafaeli directs the new Jen Silverman play about the art of propaganda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

'Beautiful Moments Move Quickly': Go Inside The Color Purple's New York Preview Screening by Margaret Hall

Cast members Fantasia Barrino, Corey Hawkins, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and more came together to celebrate the film in the lead up to its public premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Producer Luigi Caiola Dies at 64 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Caiola was one half of the brother-sister company Caiola Productions, which has developed more than 50 Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Tony Winner Frances Sternhagen Dies at 93 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Sternhagen appeared on Broadway in an impressive 26 plays and musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Bruce Sabath, Leah Hocking, Emma Diner, More to Star in Appalachian Hanukkah Industry Reading by Margaret Hall

The musical transports audiences to 1979 West Virginia, where a mayor is attempting to tear down the region's only Jewish temple to build a RadioShack.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater