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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

On June 3, 1975: Chicago Opened on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Kander and Ebb musical turns 50. The original Broadway run won no Tony Awards but it's since made history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Video: Death Becomes Her's Christopher Sieber and Jennifer Simard Embrace the Gross Parts of Intimacy by Margaret Hall

The longtime co-stars visited Late Night with Seth Meyers, where they shared the secrets behind their collaboration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Monday, June 2, 2025

L.A. Theatre Works Launches Global Streaming Service of Audio Plays by Margaret Hall

The subscription service offers global access to more than 400 titles, with more added every month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Video: Jonathan Groff Dishes on the Most Important Relationship in His Life by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner looks back on his career—from Spring Awakening to Just in Time, and how he landed Hamilton by accident.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Friday, May 30, 2025

New Sam Nasar Album, Sam & Company, Sets June Streaming Release by Margaret Hall

The album will feature performances by Kevin Chamberlain, Marcus Martin, Ashlyn Maddox, Nadina Hassan, Fergie L. Philippe, Khailah Johnson, Cara Rose DiPietro, and Alyssa Payne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Stage Manager Matthew Silver Has Died at 60 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Silver was a highly respected stage and production manager, known for his longtime association with the Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Director Dennis Whitehead Darling Has Died at 59 Following Tragic Accident by Margaret Hall

Mr. Darling's work can currently be seen Off-Broadway in Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole at New York Theatre Workshop

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Video: Fall in Love with Dead Outlaw's 'Normal' People in New Music Video by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony nominee has released footage of the tender song, which features 2025 Tony nominees Andrew Durand, Julia Knitel, and Jeb Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Aishah Rahman's Colorism Drama, Chiaroscuro, Gets an Urgent New Staging at National Black Theatre by Margaret Hall

Director abigail jean-baptiste on why it's important for Black artists to have their own spaces.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

James Corden, More Join Nassim Soleimanpour's Echo at Royal Court Theatre by Margaret Hall

Eleven different artists will perform the work as an unrehearsed cold read over its run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Hannah Moscovitch Tackles Tough Questions About Consent in Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, With the Help of Hugh Jackman by Margaret Hall

The razor-sharp drama about personal relationships and power imbalance is currently running Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Video: See How Elphaba Flies in Non-Replica Wicked in Brazil by Margaret Hall

The Portuguese-language production is currently running in São Paulo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Ian McKellen to Introduce Trans/Non-Binary Twelfth Night in London by Margaret Hall

Theatre company Trans What You Will will livestream the performance.s

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

The High Life Musical to Tour Scotland in 2026, Starring Alan Cumming by Margaret Hall

The High Life was a 1994 British situational comedy starring Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond, and Patrick Ryecart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Nazareth Hassan's Bowl EP Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The production features an in-the-round design allowing audiences to get up close to the live skateboarding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Tony Nominee Taina Elg has Died at 95 by Margaret Hall

The Finnish-American actress was one of the few remaining stars of MGM's movie musical golden age.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Tony Nominee Orfeh to Star in West End Burlesque the Musical by Margaret Hall

Steve Antin's new musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Get a 1st Look at London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs, Starring Glee's Kevin McHale by Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Jeopardy! Masters Category Is... Tony Winners! by Margaret Hall

Playbill fans are sure to sweep this category about Broadway's top honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

John Proctor is the Villain Extends Broadway Run by Margaret Hall

Danya Taymor directs the new 2025 Best Play Tony nominee by Kimberly Belflower, a reexamination of The Crucible.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Friday, May 23, 2025

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda's Ham4Ham With Floyd Collins, Death Becomes Her, Dead Outlaw, More by Margaret Hall

The free "show before the show" series has returned to the steps of Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre to celebrate the 2025 Tony nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

What Do Critics Think of Imelda Staunton and Daughter Bessie Carter in West End Mrs. Warren's Profession? by Margaret Hall

Dominic Cooke directs the George Bernard Shaw play, reuniting with Staunton after their work on Hello, Dolly! and Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Glee's Kevin McHale Stars in London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs Beginning May 23 by Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Tiler Peck, Julian Ovenden, More Will Lead U.K. Concert Premiere of Ahrens and Flaherty's Little Dancer by Margaret Hall

The musical is directed and choreographed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

How Pirates! The Penzance Musical Brings Gilbert and Sullivan to New Orleans, and a New Generation by Margaret Hall

It includes a new prologue, additional songs, and a rope-swinging Pirate King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Video: See Christiani Pitts Sing 'What'll It Be' From Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, currently premiering stateside at A.R.T., previously enjoyed a successful run in London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

New Musical Wesley Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Margaret Hall

The musical is inspired by Stacey O’Brien’s best-selling memoir Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of a Bird and His Girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

The Last Five Years to Host Special Standby Performance, Starring Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas by Margaret Hall

The Broadway production has added a performance to showcase the revival's standbys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

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All stories by Margaret Hall on BroadwayStars

On June 3, 1975: Chicago Opened on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Video: Death Becomes Her's Christopher Sieber and Jennifer Simard Embrace the Gross Parts of Intimacy by Margaret Hall

L.A. Theatre Works Launches Global Streaming Service of Audio Plays by Margaret Hall

Video: Jonathan Groff Dishes on the Most Important Relationship in His Life by Margaret Hall

New Sam Nasar Album, Sam & Company, Sets June Streaming Release by Margaret Hall

Stage Manager Matthew Silver Has Died at 60 by Margaret Hall

Director Dennis Whitehead Darling Has Died at 59 Following Tragic Accident by Margaret Hall

Video: Fall in Love with Dead Outlaw's 'Normal' People in New Music Video by Margaret Hall

Aishah Rahman's Colorism Drama, Chiaroscuro, Gets an Urgent New Staging at National Black Theatre by Margaret Hall

James Corden, More Join Nassim Soleimanpour's Echo at Royal Court Theatre by Margaret Hall

Hannah Moscovitch Tackles Tough Questions About Consent in Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, With the Help of Hugh Jackman by Margaret Hall

Video: See How Elphaba Flies in Non-Replica Wicked in Brazil by Margaret Hall

Ian McKellen to Introduce Trans/Non-Binary Twelfth Night in London by Margaret Hall

The High Life Musical to Tour Scotland in 2026, Starring Alan Cumming by Margaret Hall

Nazareth Hassan's Bowl EP Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Tony Nominee Taina Elg has Died at 95 by Margaret Hall

Tony Nominee Orfeh to Star in West End Burlesque the Musical by Margaret Hall

Get a 1st Look at London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs, Starring Glee's Kevin McHale by Margaret Hall

The Jeopardy! Masters Category Is... Tony Winners! by Margaret Hall

John Proctor is the Villain Extends Broadway Run by Margaret Hall

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda's Ham4Ham With Floyd Collins, Death Becomes Her, Dead Outlaw, More by Margaret Hall

What Do Critics Think of Imelda Staunton and Daughter Bessie Carter in West End Mrs. Warren's Profession? by Margaret Hall

Glee's Kevin McHale Stars in London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs Beginning May 23 by Margaret Hall

Tiler Peck, Julian Ovenden, More Will Lead U.K. Concert Premiere of Ahrens and Flaherty's Little Dancer by Margaret Hall

How Pirates! The Penzance Musical Brings Gilbert and Sullivan to New Orleans, and a New Generation by Margaret Hall

Video: See Christiani Pitts Sing 'What'll It Be' From Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by Margaret Hall

Bonnie Milligan to Host First Impressions Cam at the 78th Annual Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

Applications Now Open for 2025 Prince Fellowship by Margaret Hall

Ride the Cyclone to Get U.K. Premiere by Margaret Hall

New Musical Wesley Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Margaret Hall

The Last Five Years to Host Special Standby Performance, Starring Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas by Margaret Hall