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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

What to Expect From New Play Finish the Fight, Streaming August 18 by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright Ming Peiffer and director Whitney White talk about their process creating The New York Times special about the women of color who didn’t make the history books the first time ar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Final Casting Announced for Playbill’s Women in Theatre: A Centennial Celebration by Ruthie Fierberg

Ashley Park, Jacqueline B. Arnold, and Alysha Umphress join the ranks of the not-to-miss evening; plus the debut of a new song from the creators of SIX and sneak peeks at new musicals Jeanne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM
Thursday, August 13, 2020

Go Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming Musical Suffragist With Creators Shaina Taub, Leigh Silverman, More by Ruthie Fierberg

Tune in to the August 13 digital event from The New York Times.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Bill Berloni Shares Backstage Secrets Behind 5 Iconic Animal Performances, From Annie to The Crucible by Ruthie Fierberg

The famed animal trainer reveals his tricks for Bruiser’s barks in Legally Blonde, Sandy’s trailing in Annie, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Jordan Fisher Talks Mastering Choreography and Chemistry in New Netflix Movie Work It by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, and To All the Boys... star talks about his latest dance feature.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:56AM
Monday, August 10, 2020

Sara Bareilles, Brittney Johnson, Daphne Rubin-Vega, L Morgan Lee, and More Join Playbill’s Women in Theatre: A Centennial Celebration by Ruthie Fierberg

The August 26 special marking Women’s Equality Day and honoring 100 years of women in theatre will feature songs from Waitress, Fun Home, and Wicked, as well as Broadway-bound musicals Gun…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Saturday, August 8, 2020

Due to Overwhelming Submission, Playbill’s Search for a Star Postpones Announcement of the Top 10 by Ruthie Fierberg

With over 2,500 self-tape auditions, the competition is tight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Harvey Fierstein’s Bella Bella Comes to Audible by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner talks about his new release, why he knew he had to be the one to premiere the show, Jewish identity, and his unusual choice in dressing room decoration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM
Monday, August 3, 2020

Watch: Highlights From Week 3 of Playbill’s Search for a Star Contest by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a look at the video auditions we’re loving, and submit your own before August 5!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Heidi Schreck and Rebecca Naomi Jones to Host Playbill’s Women in Theatre: A Centennial Celebration Concert Special August 26 by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of Women’s Equality Day, Playbill honors game-changing female-identifying artists over the past 100 years through songs and personal stories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces Inaugural Artivism Fellowship by Ruthie Fierberg

The initiative will be the beneficiary of Playbill’s August Women in Theatre: A Centennial Celebration Special Event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, July 30, 2020

Sweet Magnolias Creator Sheryl Anderson on Working With Heather Headley and That Season 1 Finale Shocker by Ruthie Fierberg

The Netflix series serves up a romantic, cozy drama with a cast full of Broadway names.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Michael Gutenplan Brings Live, Interactive Magic and Mind-Reading Show Direct to Your Home Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

The mentalist offers a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience July 30 via the 92Y.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Robbie Fairchild Stars in New Short Film In This Life by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee explores the fives stages of grief through dance and performance art.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Monday, July 27, 2020

Watch Performers From Both Sides of the Atlantic Sing a Powerful Rendition of Ragtime’s ‘Make Them Hear You’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The music video, featuring the likes of James T. Lane, Ako Mitchell, Cedric Neal, Clarke Peters, and Layton Williams, raises money for the StopWatch campaign.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

Watch: Highlights From Week 2 of Playbill’s Search for a Star Contest by Ruthie Fierberg

The competition is heating up, but it’s not too late to enter the race!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Tony Nominee Ethan Slater Releases New EP Life Is Weird by Ruthie Fierberg

Take an exclusive listen to the title track on the album, which benefits The National Bail Fund and Protect Native Elders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, July 20, 2020

Ilana Levine Launches New Podcast And the Award Goes to... by Ruthie Fierberg

The creator and host of Little Known Facts debuts her new series as an homage to the Tony Awards, starting with a Patti LuPone interview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Can This Game-Changing Innovation Get Live Theatre Back Before the Pandemic Ends? by Ruthie Fierberg

Brendan Bradley’s Future Stages creates a no-mask, no-risk communal space to produce theatre and reinvigorate audiences and performers alike.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Watch: Highlights From Week 1 of Playbill’s Search for a Star Contest by Ruthie Fierberg

See 11 of our favorite submissions so far, and then submit your own!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM
Friday, July 17, 2020

Watch the Youth of Broadway Dreams in This Moving Performance of Selma’s ‘Glory’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The international arts education organization provided a safe space for young artists to gather and perform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM
Thursday, July 16, 2020

In a World of Zoom Readings, Why Williamstown Theatre Festival Turned to Audible by Ruthie Fierberg

How WTF will present a Robert O’Hara helmed Streetcar, Anna Ziegler’s Photograph 51, and five world-premieres in its first-ever audio-only season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Reveals the Origins of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and the Hip-Hop Improv Group That Started It All by Ruthie Fierberg

Hamilton and Freestyle Love Supreme director Kail and filmmaker Andrew Fried discuss the history of the documentary and its humble beginnings featuring Miranda, Christopher Jackson, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Monday, July 13, 2020

Karen Olivo, James Monroe Iglehart, Adrianna Hicks, and More Unite for Live Town Hall on ‘Rebuilding Broadway’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The event from the Broadway Podcast Network focuses on the future of the Broadway community July 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM
Friday, July 10, 2020

Katori Hall Takes On Strip Clubs, Power, Sex, and The South in Her Explosive New Series P-Valley by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tina book writer and The Mountaintop playwright adapts her play Pussy Valley into an sizzling and raw show for Starz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

2020 Pride Plays Festival and Pride Spectacular Raises Over $100,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Ruthie Fierberg

The four primetime plays and the Pride Spectacular concert aired throughout June in celebration of Pride month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Tuesday, July 7, 2020

3 Wild Stories From Behind-the-Scenes With Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, and Celine Dion by Ruthie Fierberg

Record producer and Broadway composer David Foster shares tales from working with these powerhouses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

The Kilroys Release Its Annual List, Bringing Canceled and Postponed Productions to the Fore by Ruthie Fierberg

Highlighting works by women, trans, and non-binary writers, The List 2020 has arrived.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, July 3, 2020

Listen to Margo Martindale and Tory Kittles on a New Broadway-Themed Episode of Day by Day Podcast by Ruthie Fierberg

Created by Adam Faze and Jamie Dolan, the fictional anthology series takes a theatre bent in its July 2 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51AM
Thursday, July 2, 2020

Mandy Patinkin Shares the Story Behind Hearing Sunday in the Park With George's ‘Finishing the Hat’ for the 1st Time by Ruthie Fierberg

During a Zoom panel for the 92Y, the Homeland star and Tony winner recalls a night with Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM
Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Emmy- and Grammy–Winning Music Director John McDaniel Continues Sunday Tea With John McD Series by Ruthie Fierberg

Tune in the first Sunday of each month for tea and tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM