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Margaret Hall
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Night and Weekend Editor, Playbill
New York
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Biography
Margaret is a Staff Writer at Playbill, and one of the founders of the Playbill Goes Fringe! Edinburgh program. An accredited musical theatre historian, she has a BFA in Drama and an MA in Musical Theatre History from New York University, where she now teaches. She is the author of Paul Gemignani's memoir, GEMIGNANI: Life and Lessons from Broadway and Beyond, and the founding executive director of the Autistic Theatremakers Alliance. When not in a theatre, she can be found analyzing mid-century American pop culture and enjoying cheesy vampire dramas.
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By Margaret Hall| Playbill Verified Per Variety, Tony winner Cynthia Erivo will narrate a new audiobook recording of Gregory McGuire's novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The novel, which was first published in 1995, is the basis for the hit musical Wicked, which Erivo now leads in its journey across the silver screen. The Erivo-narrated audiobook is set to be released July 1, 2025, by Recorded Books. A previous audiobook, narrated by John McDonough, was issued by Recorded Books in 2005.
By Margaret Hall| Playbill Verified Emmy-nominated comedian and noted celebrity roaster Jeff Ross is taking his theatrical one-man show Take a Banana For the Ride on the road, ahead of a planned Broadway engagement. The show will play an eight-city summer tour presented by Hard Rock. In the new solo show, Ross offers audiences insight into his life as America’s Roastmaster.
By Margaret Hall| Playbill Verified Per Variety, Tony winner Cynthia Erivo will narrate a new audiobook recording of Gregory McGuire's novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The novel, which was first published in 1995, is the basis for the hit musical Wicked, which Erivo now leads in its journey across the silver screen. The Erivo-narrated audiobook is set to be released July 1, 2025, by Recorded Books. A previous audiobook, narrated by John McDonough, was issued by Recorded Books in 2005.
Company Info
Playbill
Playbill is a prominent program magazine that has been integral to the theater industry since 1884. Originally founded as a free magazine-style program for New York playhouses, it has grown to become the leading publication for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and other theater venues across the United States. Playbill offers program publishing services, producing and distributing detailed programs for theatrical productions that include information about the show, cast, crew, and sponsors. It also serves as a significant advertising platform for local businesses and national brands, connecting them with a targeted audience of theatergoers. Additionally, Playbill features articles, interviews, and reviews related to theater and the performing arts, making it a valuable resource for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Its core products include printed programs, digital content, and special editions for notable events in the theater world.
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