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Monday, February 13, 2017

Why You Should Always Audition First or Last—Says Betty Buckley by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth prepares for the Playbill cruise, learns something new at the NAACP Image Awards and reveals a hilarious story about Marc Kudisch from Seth Speak…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM
Monday, February 6, 2017

Watch Judy Kuhn Belt a High D Out of Nowhere by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth takes us inside the Broadway for Orlando performance at Saturday’s Stonewall Inn rally and performances from Seth Speaks at BroadwayCon. Pl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM
Monday, January 30, 2017

Why Sean Hayes Got an Award for Constantly Messing Up by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth explains how Sean Hayes ruined things onstage while working stage crew, and shares more details about the Concert for America series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM
Monday, January 23, 2017

Behind the Scenes at the Sold-Out Concert for America by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth explains how Carrie Manolakos got to sing the show-stopping “Hallelujah” and the story behind Sharon Gless and Lynn Redgrave’s …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM
Monday, January 16, 2017

The Story that Proves Debbie Reynolds Knew How to Commit by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth hikes with Will Swenson, remembers his interview with the late Debbie Reynolds, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM
Monday, January 9, 2017

How Donna McKechnie’s Left Arm Saved the Day by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth recounts his trials and tribulations after tearing a tendon, plus what to expect from his Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Seth Names His Favorite Videos of 2016 by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth compiles his ultimate list of top videos—and the stories behind them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Seth Rudetsky’s Favorite Moments of 2016 by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth recounts the funniest and most brilliant memories he shared with Will Swenson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kristin Chenoweth, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM
Monday, December 19, 2016

How Lonny Price Found His Treasure Trove of Original Merrily Footage by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Gavin Creel describes working with Bette Midler, and Lonny Price uncovers the story of making his Merrily We Roll Along documentary and finding “…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Highlights of Hosting the 2016 Gypsy of the Year by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth invites you inside this year’s Gypsy of the Year—where is host for life!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM
Monday, December 5, 2016

What Happened When Tommy Tune Held Barbra Streisand Too Tightly? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth prepares to host the annual Gypsy of the Year competition for BC/EFA, and shares memories of Bette Midler and stories from the filming of Barbra …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Seth Remembers How Florence Henderson Became Oklahhoma!’s Original Laurey by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth remembers the late Florence Henderson and her incredible audition story, plus new deconstructions!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

How Disaster! in London Was Almost an Actual Disaster by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth takes us behind the scenes of the rave-reviewed Disaster! benefit concert he pulled off across the pond—despite tons of crazy obstacles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM
Monday, November 7, 2016

What You Need to Know About the Merrily Documentary by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Lonny Price gives Seth the inside scoop on his documentary about the fraught last collaboration of Sondheim and Prince, plus Anita Gilette on Seth Spe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM
Monday, October 31, 2016

Who Almost Played the “Spider Woman” Instead of Chita Rivera? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth speaks to Chita about debuting at Carnegie Hall, plus inside Hillary Rodham Clinton’s birthday party!

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:52PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: Behind-the-Scenes at Broadway for Hillary’s Star-Studded Fundraiser by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth talks about music directing the event with performances by Billy Crystal, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Erivo and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: Who Are the New High School Kids Seth is Obsessed With? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth performs with Megan Hilty, shares the new high school Dreamgirls video he is obsessed with, and shares backstage stories about Starlight Express.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:34PM
Monday, October 10, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: The Finale Concert Quintet That Brought The House Down by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth wraps up his tales from the High Seas, plus dates where you can see him deconstruct live!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM
Friday, October 7, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: Tales from Behind-the-Scenes on the Playbill Cruise by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky: what was it really like to be music director of Broadway on the High Seas 7?

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM
Friday, September 30, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: Horror Stories From Kristin Chenoweth’s Pageant Days by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth interviews Kristin Chenoweth right before taking off on the Playbill Travel cruise and hitting the Coliseum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: Inside Last Week’s Star-Studded Concert Fundraiser by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares stories and videos from his Voice for the Voiceless concert—including Chita Rivera’s performance—and clips from Disaster! live at Ba…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM
Monday, September 12, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: Why Broadway Is Singing For Foster Children by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth’s starry Voice for the Voiceless concert bows tonight, and the Disaster! cast will perform at a CD signing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: Watch Bebe Neuwirth Dance with Ben Vereen by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth reveals special performances at the upcoming Voice for the Voiceless concert, revelations about Millie from his concert with Gavin Creel and why …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM
Monday, August 29, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: Seth Finds Out What Audra McDonald Misplaced...It’s a Doozy by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth plays concerts with Audra McDonald, Will Swenson and Gavin Creel—and gets some de-li-cious stories from each of the stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM
Monday, August 22, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: What Major TV Celeb Loved Disaster!? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth wraps up his summer concerts on the road (find out where to find him), Seth and James are on CBS—plus a bad lipreading of Broadway for Orlando.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM
Monday, August 15, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: Visiting With Spamilton and The Incredible Moment Seth Will Recreate at his Voiceless Concert by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth reveals an untold Forbidden Broadway story, announces songs for his next Voice for the Voiceless concert and shares a hilarious story about—who…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:39PM
Monday, August 8, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: What Broadway Star Was a Breakdancer in a “Gang”? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth gets deep with Matthew Morrison, Idina Menzel, Cady Huffman and Bebe Neuwirth!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM
Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: What It Was Like to Perform at the Democratic National Convention? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth puts on a benefit for Orlando, unearths the lineage of A Light in the Piazza and reveals backstage details from the DNC!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM
Monday, July 25, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: How “What The World Needs Now” Became a Dance Remix by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Broadway for Orlando gets a new beat, and Seth will be at the Democratic National Convention!

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM
Monday, July 11, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: A Brand New Deconstruction and A Surprise from Sara Bareilles by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth unveils a new “Broadway for Orlando” deconstruction, tells the hilarious story of planning James’ birthday and shares a behind-the-scenes v…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM
Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Onstage and Backstage: The Recording Studio Secrets of Making “Broadway for Orlando” by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth spills how parts were assigned, solos were sung, tracks were pieced together and more for the “Broadway for Orlando” recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM