All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

What to Expect From Broadway’s Flying Over Sunset by Ruthie Fierberg

James Lapine, Tony Yazbeck, Carmen Cusack, Harry Hadden-Paton, Erika Henningsen, and more reveal songs and plotlines from the entirely original musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Stephanie Beatriz Almost Didn’t Audition for the In The Heights Film by Ruthie Fierberg

The TV star will play Carla in the upcoming movie adaptation of the Lin-Manuel Miranda hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Krysta Rodriguez to Play Liza Minnelli in Ryan Murphy’s New Series Halston by Ruthie Fierberg

Ewan McGregor stars as the title character in the limited series about the legendary fashion designer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Frozen’s Patti Murin and Her Husband Colin Donnell Are Expecting a Baby by Ruthie Fierberg

Murin just played her final performance in Disney’s Frozen on Broadway February 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

First-Ever Permanent August Wilson Exhibit to Open Fall 2020 by Ruthie Fierberg

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Wilson’s birth, the exhibition will highlight the people and places that inspired the Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Check Out Production Photos for Oskar Eustis-Directed Camp David at Alley Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

The Public Theater artistic director brings the play to the Texas company with a roster of Broadway talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

True Crime Obsessed Will Be the First Live Podcast on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The series from Gillian Pensavalle and Patrick Hinds will feature special guests Justin Guarini, Lesli Margherita, and Ellyn Marie Marsh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Sunday, February 16, 2020

60 Minutes Goes Behind the Scenes of Broadway’s New West Side Story by Ruthie Fierberg

CBS shares unprecedented access to the production, filming its rehearsals and interviewing its creators, on the February 16 installation of the long-running news show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

David Byrne’s American Utopia Will Return to Broadway September 2020 by Ruthie Fierberg

The smash limited engagement closes February 16—for now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM
Saturday, February 15, 2020

Dramatizing Khaled Hosseini’s Novel A Thousand Splendid Suns Into a Lyrical Play About Female Friendship and Resilience by Ruthie Fierberg

The best-selling author of The Kite Runner sees another of his books take the stage, as Carey Perloff and Ursula Rani Sarma to bring the story to life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, February 14, 2020

Watch Company of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Sing 2 Songs From the Upcoming Concert Staging by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear Jessica Vosk, Eden Espinosa, Alex Newell, Noah Galvin, Bonnie Milligan, and more perform “Go, Go, Go Joseph” and “Those Canaan Days.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM
Thursday, February 13, 2020

What to Expect From the World Premiere ‘Creation’ Revenge Song at the Geffen Playhouse by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch clips from the music-filled, suphero-style historical comedy from Vietgone writer Qui Nguyen in this exclusive video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Watch: Inside the Cheerleading-Meets-Hip-Hop Choreography of Disney Channel’s Zombies 2 by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the full opening number ahead of the February 14 premiere, plus a Q&A with choreographer Jennifer Weber about the moves behind the music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Tom Stoppard and Tanya Barfield Receive 2020 PEN America Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The two playwrights will be honored at the March 2 ceremony, hosted by Seth Meyers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

Hamilton Alums and Gun & Powder Stars Solea Pfeiffer and Emmy Raver-Lampman on Mastering the Art of Playing Sisters by Ruthie Fierberg

After playing Eliza and Angelica Schuyler together in the national tour of Hamilton, the actors originate the roles of the real-life Clarke twins in a story where their sisterhood makes all …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM
Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell to Lead Kennedy Center's 2020 Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winners and Ragtime co-stars will headline the March event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM
Monday, February 10, 2020

Why Andrew Burnap Was Initially 'Never' Going to Be in The Inheritance by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor reveals how he won the role of Toby Darling and why playing him in Matthew Lopez’s epic play feels so personal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

WATCH: What Casting Directors Are Looking for in the New Musical Trevor by Ruthie Fierberg

Casting director Merri Sugarman and music director Matt Deitchman take viewers inside an open call in a new video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM
Sunday, February 9, 2020

How Nnamdi Asomugha Went From the NFL to Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Now starring in A Soldier’s Play, the former Oakland Raiders star proves his worth to this Pulitzer Prize-winning ensemble work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Saturday, February 8, 2020

How to Rent Broadway Costumes for Your School or Community Theatre, Professional Production, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

The TDF Costume Collection houses 85,000 costume pieces available for rental—whether you’re a multi-million dollar studio or non-profit school group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

World Premiere of The Headlands Begins at LCT3 February 8 by Ruthie Fierberg

The new play from Obie winner Christopher Chen plays Lincoln Center Theater’s Claire Tow Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Kirk Douglas, 3-Time Oscar-Nominated Actor, Dies at 103 by Ruthie Fierberg

The beloved star of stage and screen launched his career on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Watch David Alan Grier, Blair Underwood, and Celia Gooding Talk About Their Experiences on Broadway in Honor of Black History Month by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosted by Nightline’s Byron Pitts, the stars of A Soldier’s Play and Jagged Little Pill discussed their stage careers and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Will See East High Mount Beauty and the Beast in Season 2 by Ruthie Fierberg

When the Disney+ mockumentary series returns, the drama students of East High will put on the Disney classic. Watch them sing from it here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

5 Things Steven Sater Learned Adapting His Musical Alice by Heart Into a New Novel by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening librettist lets readers in on his process of a new kind of adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Watch Broadway Inspirational Voices Sing Their Gospel Version of ‘The Lady’s Improving’ From The Prom by Ruthie Fierberg

In the latest installment of the choir’s Broadway Our Way series, the singers tackle the 11 o’clock number.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Musical Improv Series Show Offs Premieres February 3 by Ruthie Fierberg

The BYUtv series, which has featured guest appearance by Corbin Bleu, Joey Fatone, and more, returns for Season 3

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

Watch Highlights From Denis Jones’ New Production of Chicago by Ruthie Fierberg

The fresh staging of the Kander and Ebb musical recently played Florida’s Maltz Jupiter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

Ed Harris Brings Rural Roots and Outrage to Atticus Finch by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Oscar-nominated actor tells Playbill about his fresh take on Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Friday, January 31, 2020

Watch Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele Reunite to Read From Steven Sater’s Alice By Heart by Ruthie Fierberg

The Spring Awakening stars read from the novel adaptation of Sater’s most recent musical in this exclusive video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Thursday, January 30, 2020

Berlin Stories: New Musical Café Nadine Tells the Forgotten Story of a Post-Wall City by Ruthie Fierberg

Through real-life testimonials, Broadway performer Joseph Simeone penned an immersive techno musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM