Bartlett Sher Named Recipient of 2026 'Mr. Abbott' Award by Margaret Hall

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation will present the Tony-winning director with the award in March 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36pm on October 22, 2025☆⚑

See Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty Belt Out 'American Express' from Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, will premiere on Broadway November 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36pm on October 22, 2025☆⚑

Check Out All of the Dances (and Final Scores) From Wicked Night on Dancing With the Stars by Margaret Hall

The ballroom was transformed into Oz for one short day October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36pm on October 22, 2025☆⚑

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Wicked: One Wonderful Night NBC Special, Airing in November by Margaret Hall

Filmed at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the concert transforms the legendary venue into the Emerald City, complete with a 37-piece live orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19am on October 22, 2025☆⚑

Watch: Get an Early Look at 'Wonderful' from Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

The second part of the smash-hit Wicked film duology will be released November 21

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24am on October 22, 2025☆⚑

Tartuffe Is a Weapon In This Dark Age of Misinformation and Fake News by Margaret Hall

Tony winners André De Shields and Matthew Broderick are leading two different Off-Broadway productions, showing how Molière's farce is unfortunately timely.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24am on October 22, 2025☆⚑

Irish Rep Will Bring Back Their It's A Wonderful Life! This Holiday by Margaret Hall

The production reimagines the beloved film as a live radio broadcast, filled with nostalgic holiday songs, vintage commercials, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on October 21, 2025☆⚑

Ella Hickson's Wendy & Peter Pan Begins in London October 21 by Margaret Hall

The Royal Shakespeare Company production, a fresh take on the J.M. Barrie classic Peter Pan, plays the Barbican Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31pm on October 21, 2025☆⚑

Music Director Tim Weil To Reveal Secrets in Making Rent Book by Margaret Hall

Featuring forwards by Neil Patrick Harris and Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the book will explore Weil's journey from audition accompanist through music director on Jonathan Larson's rock opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29pm on October 21, 2025☆⚑

Beth Leavel Will Receive Sarah Siddons Society Award by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner is being recognized for her outstanding artistic achievement in theatre by the Chicago organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20am on October 21, 2025☆⚑

What Do Reviews Say About Off-Broadway's SNL-Themed Not Ready for Prime Time? by Margaret Hall

Written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers, the unauthorized play tracks the beginnings of Saturday Night Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on October 21, 2025☆⚑

Leenya Rideout Joins Batman-Themed Gotham Rogues Musical by Margaret Hall

Written by Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch, the show is an unauthorized Batman villain parody.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on October 21, 2025☆⚑

Get a 1st Look at Beetlejuice's Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The first national tour is playing a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:24pm on October 20, 2025☆⚑

Colman Domingo Will Voice the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

The second part of the smash-hit Wicked film duology has revealed one more piece of crucial casting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18pm on October 20, 2025☆⚑

Photos: Enter Benzini's Ring with the National Tour of Water For Elephants by Margaret Hall

The musical, seen on Broadway in 2024, tells the story of a man who runs away from his life, only to find himself caught up in a traveling circus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:12pm on October 17, 2025☆⚑

Victor Carrillo Tracey to Play Sodapop Curtis in The Outsiders by Margaret Hall

Tracey will take over the role while original star, Jason Schmidt, goes on a leave of absence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:18pm on October 17, 2025☆⚑

What Do Reviews Think of Oratorio for Living Things's Off-Broadway Return? by Margaret Hall

Lee Sunday Evans again directs Heather Christian's Obie-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:02pm on October 17, 2025☆⚑

New Musical Roam Sets London Concert Staging by Margaret Hall

Ramon Karimloo, Melanie La Barrie, Jordan Luke Gage, and Diego Rodriguez will star in the work blending rock, pop, and Romani music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54am on October 17, 2025☆⚑

Exclusive: Get a 1st Listen to Ramin Karimloo's 'Cat-Like Tread' from Pirates! The Penzance Musical Album by Margaret Hall

The musical shifted the action from England to the legendary port city New Orleans, completed with a jazz influenced orchestration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:02pm on October 16, 2025☆⚑

Rachel Dratch to Host Punchline and Power Ballads: Broadway's Funniest Artists New York Comedy Festival Panel by Margaret Hall

The annual festival is getting its first-ever Broadway event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:55pm on October 16, 2025☆⚑

New Musical Elephant Shoes Sets Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Performed in ASL and spoken English, the work will get a world premiere via Two River Theater and Deaf West Theater in 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:48pm on October 16, 2025☆⚑

Get a 1st Listen to 'Pretty Little Dead Things' from Paddington The Musical by Margaret Hall

Adapted from the much-loved children's book series, Paddington the Musical will begin performances in London in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36am on October 16, 2025☆⚑

Photos: Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher Star in Chess On Broadway by Margaret Hall

The cult favorite musical is in previews for its first-ever Main Stem revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36am on October 16, 2025☆⚑

What Do the Critics Think of Ethan Coen's Let's Love!, With Aubrey Plaza by Margaret Hall

Neil Pepe is directing the trio of one-acts for Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36am on October 16, 2025☆⚑

Step Inside Studio 8H in Off-Broadway's SNL-Themed Not Ready for Prime Time by Margaret Hall

Written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers, the unauthorized play tracks the beginnings of Saturday Night Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on October 15, 2025☆⚑