Why King James Feels Like 'Jumping Off A Cliff' for Abbott Elementary's Chris Perfetti by Margaret Hall

The TV star explains why he's done this play about LeBron James three times, and how it's made him a basketball fan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:24pm on May 18, 2023☆⚑

See Ben Platt and Noah Galvin in New Trailer for Theater Camp by Margaret Hall

The Dear Evan Hansen stars (and fiancés) co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on May 18, 2023☆⚑

This Land Was Made Begins Previews Off-Broadway May 18 by Margaret Hall

Directed by Taylor Reynolds, the Tori Sampson world premiere plays the Vineyard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36am on May 18, 2023☆⚑

The Fears, New Play by Emma Sheanshang, Opens Off-Broadway May 18 by Margaret Hall

The play marks the producing debut of Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36am on May 18, 2023☆⚑

Going to Edinburgh Fringe For the First Time? Edinburgh Fringe Society's Shona McCarthy Can Help by Margaret Hall

The world's largest arts festival can be overwhelming for first timers. Here's some advice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on May 17, 2023☆⚑

Nsangou Njikam's When We Left Pt.1 to Receive Staged Reading by Margaret Hall

The play will be the newest offering of the Building the Box series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:18am on May 16, 2023☆⚑

Joaquin Romaguera, the Original Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, Passes Away at 90 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Romaguera was a celebrated opera performer in addition to his work in musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:06pm on May 15, 2023☆⚑

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer to Receive Special New York Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Madge's Olivier nominated autobiographical solo show My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), about being a queer child, recently ran in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:06pm on May 15, 2023☆⚑

The Muny Announces Cast For Regional Premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Margaret Hall

The Tony-nominated Carole King jukebox bio musical played Broadway from 2014 to 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02am on May 15, 2023☆⚑

Playbill Songwriter Series: Tatiana Pandiani, Jacinta Clusellas, and Melis Aker Perform From Their Musical Azul by Margaret Hall

The trio's material includes arrangements by Clusellas, Alex Lacamoire, and Kurt Crowley in a first for the series presented by Audible Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:06am on May 15, 2023☆⚑

Bob Fosse's Dancin' Closes on Broadway May 14 by Margaret Hall

Wayne Cilento directs the seldom-produced work, re-creating Fosse's original, 1978 Tony-winning choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18am on May 14, 2023☆⚑

Clubbed Thumb Announces Initial Round of Casting for 26th Summerworks Series by Margaret Hall

The annual new play festival will be held at The Wild Project Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:06pm on May 12, 2023☆⚑

Jeremy Strong to Return to Broadway in An Enemy of the People by Margaret Hall

The production will be the second Ibsen adaptation by Amy Herzog to reach the Broadway stage, following her Tony nominated A Doll's House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:36pm on May 12, 2023☆⚑

Here's How Some Like It Hot Could Become the Most Tony-Winning Musical of All Time by Margaret Hall

With 13 nominations, it is possible for Some Like It Hot to best The Producers' record 12 Tony wins; but is it probable?

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:02pm on May 12, 2023☆⚑

Get a 1st Look at Bernarda's Daughters Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Federico García Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba, the play takes on gentrification and social strife in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42am on May 12, 2023☆⚑

Musical Soul Doctor Will Play U.S. Cinemas in Honor of 10th Anniversary by Margaret Hall

Soul Doctor tells the real-life story of controversial Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, his passion for music and his relationship with Nina Simone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:42pm on May 11, 2023☆⚑

All-Star Nancy Drew Stage Musical in Development by Margaret Hall

The work is set to feature a score by Alan Menken and Nell Benjamin and a book by Oscar winner Sarah Kernochan, with James Lapine directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02am on May 11, 2023☆⚑

Photos: Go Inside WP Theater's 2023 Gala Honoring Ariana DeBose and Lauren Reid by Margaret Hall

The gala was a celebration of the company's 45th season producing work by women and oppressed gender minorities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32am on May 11, 2023☆⚑

Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert Begins Performances May 11 by Margaret Hall

The Massachusetts concert staging is directed by Jason Danieley, widower of Ragtime's original Mother, Marin Mazzie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06am on May 11, 2023☆⚑

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Returns to Ogunquit Playhouse May 11 by Margaret Hall

The production plays a five-week encore engagement at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06am on May 11, 2023☆⚑

Additional 1,596 Shows Revealed for 2023 Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

There's now nearly 3,000 shows playing this summer!

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:36pm on May 10, 2023☆⚑

Cast Set for New Douglas Lyons Musical The Moon and the Sea by Margaret Hall

Lyons wrote the book for the musical alongside composer Creighton Irons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12am on May 10, 2023☆⚑

See Who's Performing at the 11th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys by Margaret Hall

The Pride concert, which benefits the Ali Forney Center, will be held at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:18pm on May 9, 2023☆⚑

Emma Rice's World Premiere Adaptation of Blue Beard to Embark on U.K. Tour by Margaret Hall

Rice's adaptation of the French fairytale centers the women in the serial killer story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54am on May 9, 2023☆⚑

Into the Woods Wins Big at Boston's Elliot Norton Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Margaret Hall

The May 8 ceremony honored both Boston-based productions and visiting productions, including the national tour of Into the Woods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24pm on May 8, 2023☆⚑