All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

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

Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, David Zippel, Carmel Dean, and More Break Down Their Songs for New Artists in Residence Album by Ruthie Fierberg

Patina Miller, Amber Gray, and more sing on this batch of original songs about life in quarantine and a hopeful future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Watch Highlights From Playbill’s Pride Spectacular Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The concert celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories, writers, and performers aired June 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

34 More Works by LGBTQIA+ Artists to Keep an Eye On by Ruthie Fierberg

As Pride Month comes to an end, look for more work from these writers

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM
Sunday, June 28, 2020

Watch Billy Porter, Cyndia Lauper, and More in this Megamix of Kinky Boots’ ‘Raise You Up’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Along with original cast members Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford, the video also features performers from Broadway over the years, the national tour, and casts from Germany, South Korea, a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53PM

Watch Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper, and More in This Megamix of Kinky Boots’ ‘Raise You Up’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Along with original cast members Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford, the video also features performers from Broadway over the years, the national tour, and casts from Germany, South Korea, a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53PM

Tune In Tonight to the Playbill Pride Spectacular by Ruthie Fierberg

The June 28 concert celebrates Pride with a cast packed with Broadway stars like Harvey Fierstein, Michael R. Jackson, Diana Oh, Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews, Alexandra Billings, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, June 26, 2020

Mario Cantone, Kevyn Morrow, Telly Leung, and More Star in Pride Plays’ The Men From the Boys June 26 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Boys in the Band star Zachary Quinto directs the live stream of Mart Crowley's sequel to his Off-Broadway hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020

Michael Potts, Mary Testa, Kara Young, Debra Monk, and More Lend Their Talents to Pride Plays 2020 by Ruthie Fierberg

A stacked lineup of Broadway and Off-Broadway stars filled the casts of this year’s developmental readings of 11 new plays encapsulating a beautiful array of LGBTQ+ experiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Secrets to Look for in the Falsettos Sing-Along Broadcast by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz reveals mishaps and backstage murmurs to clock in the free June 25 broadcast, as well as the importance of this story in our 2020 celebration of Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Watch Robbie Rozelle Sing Original Tune “In Hell’s Kitchen” From His New Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The director and performer releases his live album Songs From Inside My Locker June 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Taking a Deep Dive Into the 10 Tracks of New Musical Frankie! the Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

One of the youngest composers to release a full musical recording on a major record label, 16-year-old Elise Marra breaks down the songs in her sixth original musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Ted Malawer Illuminates the Queer Roots of Children’s Books With Everything Beautiful Happens at Night by Ruthie Fierberg

The children’s book author-turned-playwright spins a tale about a queer children’s author who defies his editor, and the consequences that follow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Lincoln Center Theater Reschedules Flying Over Sunset and Intimate Apparel Opera for 2021 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway musical and Off-Broadway opera had originally been slated for spring 2020 before being postponed to the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM
Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Having Starred in the Tony-Winning Boys in the Band Revival, Zachary Quinto Now Takes the Reins for Its Sequel by Ruthie Fierberg

The American Horror Story Emmy nominee and Broadway star directs Mart Crowley's The Men From the Boys for Pride Plays’ June 26 live stream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, June 22, 2020

Casting Announced for Pride Plays’ Presentation of Masculinity Max by Ruthie Fierberg

The Playbill broadcast of MJ Kaufman’s play, directed by Will Davis, will stream June 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM
Friday, June 19, 2020

Watch: Broadway for Racial Justice Debuts Powerful Video Sharing Accounts From Black Actors of Racism in the Workplace by Ruthie Fierberg

The video corresponds with the official launch of the #WeAreNotATrend campaign.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM
Thursday, June 18, 2020

Broadway Vocal Coach Liz Caplan Offers Her Best Advice in This Video Q&A by Ruthie Fierberg

Hamilton’s Chris Jackson and tick, tick...BOOM!’s Andrew Garfield join the vocal wizard to answer Playbill and audience questions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Be More Chill Stars George Salazar and Jason Tam, More, Round Out Lineup for Playbill’s Pride Spectacular by Ruthie Fierberg

Announcing final talent additions for Playbill’s Pride Spectacular Concert June 28, 8PM ET!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Hear Never-Released Songs From Composer-Lyricists Rona Siddiqui and Michael Friedman in New Series Insider Tracks by Ruthie Fierberg

Take an exclusive listen and download these cut songs to benefit COVID-19 emergency grants through the Dramatists Guild Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

3 New Plays Explore Queerness in Islamic, Jewish, Black, and Italian Communities by Ruthie Fierberg

Omar Hantash, Carmen Lobue, and Sophie Sagan-Gutherz examine LGBTQIA+ experiences through cultural and religious lenses worlds apart—from a rooftop in ISIS territory to a Jewish day school…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Mario Cantone, Kevyn Morrow, Telly Leung, and More Star in Pride Plays’ The Men From the Boys by Ruthie Fierberg

The Boys in the Band star Zachary Quinto directs the live stream of Mart Crowley's sequel to his Off-Broadway hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM
Sunday, June 14, 2020

Harvey Fierstein, Brandon Victor Dixon, Celia Rose Gooding, More Join Playbill’s Pride Spectacular by Ruthie Fierberg

Announcing additional talent for Playbill’s Pride Spectacular Concert June 28, 8PM ET!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM
Friday, June 12, 2020

Donja R. Love’s one in two Airs June 12 on Playbill as Part of Pride Plays 2020 by Ruthie Fierberg

The live stream reading stars the original cast and features a message for the moment from Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM
Thursday, June 11, 2020

Norm Lewis Talks New Spike Lee Joint Da 5 Bloods and the Movie’s Connection to Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award nominee plays Eddie in the Netflix film, out June 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Broadway for Racial Justice Demands Collaborative Action to Protect Black, Indigenous, People of Color in Theatres Nationwide by Ruthie Fierberg

Actor Brandon Michael Nase founded the grassroots organization to respond to complaints of racism in the theatrical workplace and offer financial aid to BIPOC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Monday, June 8, 2020

Casting Announced for Pride Plays Presentation of Donja R. Love’s one in two by Ruthie Fierberg

The live stream reading will air on Playbill June 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM
Friday, June 5, 2020

Scheduled Live Reading of Brave Smiles Rescheduled for June 22 by Ruthie Fierberg

After postponing in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, the play will stream as part of Pride Plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Live Reading of Brave Smiles Rescheduled for June 22 by Ruthie Fierberg

After postponing in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, the play will stream as part of Pride Plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Director Diane Paulus Responds to Invisible Thread Writer Griffin Matthews by Ruthie Fierberg

The pair worked together on the Off-Broadway Second Stage production of the musical co-written by Matthews and Matt Gould.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Thursday, June 4, 2020

Frozen Star Jelani Alladin Speaks Out Against White Silence by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Hercules, Broadway’s Frozen, and more highlights the necessity of using social media as a tool for Black Lives Matter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM