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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Scarlett Dreams Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The production stars Brittany Bellizeare, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Caroline Lellouche, and Borris Anthony York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Stage Musical of Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Sets World Premiere by Margaret Hall

Called 5 & Dime, the musical will begin performances at California's TheatreWorks Silicon Valley this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, April 15, 2024

Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack to Star in Off-Broadway Premiere of Just Another Day by Margaret Hall

The play by Dan Lauria centers on two old friends trying to figure out how they came to know each other.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Watch: Kate Baldwin Hosts 'A Seat at the Table' Roundtable Discussion for Maestra by Margaret Hall

Featuring Victoria Detres, Nicole D'Angelo, PJ Ju, and November Christine, the talk covers access, community, and the future of the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Jelani Remy, Keri René Fuller, Brandon Contreras, More Star in 9th Annual Broadway for Self Help Africa Concert April 15 by Margaret Hall

Proceeds from the event support Self Help Africa's work to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impact of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

S. Asher Gelman's Scarlett Dreams Officially Opens Off-Broadway April 15 by Margaret Hall

The production stars Brittany Bellizeare, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Caroline Lellouche, and Borris Anthony York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Saturday, April 13, 2024

Grenfell: In The Words of Survivors Begins Performances at St. Ann's Warehouse April 13 by Margaret Hall

The play centers on a community who protected and cared for one another before, during, and after a devastating fire that killed 72.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Agatha Christie's The Hollow Begins Performances Off-Broadway April 13 by Margaret Hall

The play is a comedic twist on the classic whodunnit murder mystery formula, taking place just outside London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, April 12, 2024

On the Red Carpet: Which Rumblers Would Win a Broadway Madness Bracket... Greasers, Von Trapps, or Jellicle Cats? by Margaret Hall

Go inside opening night of The Outsiders with curtain call photos, interviews, and red carpet guests including Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Author S.E. Hinton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour to Return Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The piece, which previously enjoyed sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, London's Soho Theatre, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and more, will return to Soho Playhous…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Tony Kushner Named 2024 Winner of PEN/Mike Nichols Writing for Performance Award by Margaret Hall

The honor recognizes a writer whose transformative work enlightens and inspires audiences in the tradition of comedian and filmmaker Mike Nichols.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

The Apple Boys To Receive Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

The four-person comedy is set in turn-of-the-century Coney Island

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Rob Madge to Give Their Regards to Broadway in London's West End by Margaret Hall

For one night only, Madge will present a brand new show about their experience postponing the Broadway run of My Son's A Queer, But What Can You Do?.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Off-Broadway Premiere of Abe Koogler's Staff Meal Begins Performances April 12 by Margaret Hall

Set in a restaurant on the brink of collapse, the piece plays Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, April 11, 2024

BATHHOUSE.PPTX Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Described as "a group project for perverts," the play is a meditation on queer longing and grief.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Alex Boniello and Jordan Dobson to Star in Rent in Japan by Margaret Hall

Directed by Trey Ellett, the production will star a mixture of Japanese and Broadway talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Gingold Theatrical Group to Present Noël Coward’s I’ll Leave It to You by Margaret Hall

The piece will be the latest offering in their 19th season of Project Shaw, a series of script-in-hand performances paired with post-show discussions alongside the cast and director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina at Annual Benefit by Margaret Hall

Hosted by Tony nominee Patrick Page, the benefit will feature a performance by Tony nominee Amber Gray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

TheSpaceUK Announces Additional 150 Edinburgh Fringe Shows by Margaret Hall

The venue operator hosts the largest program at the Fringe, including both professional and amateur work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Photos: Step Into Rehearsals of New Off-Broadway Musical The Lonely Few by Margaret Hall

MCC will present the New York premiere of the Rachel Bonds and Zoe Sarnak rock musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Immersive The Lord of the Rings Musical To Make US Premiere by Margaret Hall

The production will feature an ensemble cast and large-scale puppets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Original Cast of How to Dance in Ohio to Return to New York for Reunion Concert by Margaret Hall

The production was a major milestone for neurodivergent representation on Broadway, with seven openly autistic actors in the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Jessica Lange and Jim Parsons Share Mother Play's Unique Challenges by Margaret Hall

The Emmy winners went on the late night talk show circuit to promote the Paula Vogel play, which began performances April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Patriots on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The new play recounts the story of Vladimir Putin's rise to power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Stephen Moyer and Miriam Silverman to Star in Macbeth Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The two-performance production will continue Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Celebration

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Macbeth, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma, Begins Performances in Washington D.C. April 9 by Margaret Hall

The site-specific production will receive a series of cinema screenings later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Monday, April 8, 2024

Playbill Songwriter Series: Step Into the Transformative World of Jacinth Greywoode by Margaret Hall

Greywoode presented material from three of his musicals, ranging from an ancestral lament to an meditative ode to hope.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Diana: The Musical's Jeanna de Waal to Join Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story by Margaret Hall

De Waal will be a part of the hit satire's London engagement later this Spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Majkin Holmquist's Stargazers Begins Off-Broadway Run April 8 by Margaret Hall

Set at a haunted family farm, the comedy aims to illuminate the tensions underlie our polarized society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Frank Wildhorn Your Lie in April Musical Begins West End Concert Staging April 8 by Margaret Hall

The manga was previously adapted into a 22-part anime television series and a live-action film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, April 7, 2024

Jordan Luke Gage and Laurie Kynaston Star in London Bare Concert April 7 by Margaret Hall

Bare is a raucous coming-of-age musical exploring identity, sexuality, and the consequences of hiding your true self.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

All that Chat

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
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
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
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards