All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Friday, December 27, 2019

The 10 Most Streamed Cast Albums of 2019 and of the Decade by Ruthie Fierberg

The definitive list of the most streamed Broadway and Off-Broadway cast albums in the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Thursday, December 26, 2019

Spring Awakening’s Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff Are Still Besties by Ruthie Fierberg

Michele talks about her new album Christmas in the City and how she chose the song for her duet with Groff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Broadway Choreographer Bob Avian Reveals 5 Secrets From the Making of A Chorus Line and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Avian shares stories from his partnership with Michael Bennett and beyond—ahead of the 2020 release of his memoir Dancing Man.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Tuesday, December 24, 2019

20 Must-Read Quotes of 2019 From Broadway Artists by Ruthie Fierberg

Words of wisdom from Judith Light, Ali Stroker, Tarell Alvin McCraney, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Monday, December 23, 2019

The Wrong Man to Play London’s The Other Palace Studio in 2020 by Ruthie Fierberg

Writer-composer-lyricist Ross Golan brings the work to London as a solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM
Saturday, December 21, 2019

The Walking Dead’s Christine Evangelista Proves Her Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

Now starring Off-Broadway in MsTRIAL at New World Stages, Evangelista shares her theatre background.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Thursday, December 19, 2019

Theatre Jobs: What Does a Broadway Production Lawyer Do? by Ruthie Fierberg

You may not have realized, but production attorneys create the backbone of every show we see.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Take a Look at the North American Tour of My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

Lincoln Center Theater’s Tony-nominated production officially opens its tour at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Watch Leslie Odom Jr. Sing ‘Cold’ and ‘Go Crazy’ From His Latest Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton and Harriet star serenades talk show host Lilly Singh and tells stories from his Rent days.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird to Play Madison Square Garden for One Night Only by Ruthie Fierberg

The full company of the Broadway production will hit the arena stage in front of 18,000 students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Watch Broadway’s Cynthia Erivo Sing in Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner sings “Fantasy” and “Reasons” at the 42nd Kennedy Center Honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Alanis Morissette and the Cast of Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill to Appear on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve by Ruthie Fierberg

This marks the company’s first-ever stage performance with the seven-time Grammy winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Inside Broadway’s Harold Prince Memorial by Ruthie Fierberg

On December 16, the theatre community gathered for a once-in-a-lifetime afternoon of stories and performances in honor of the 21-time Tony winner. Here’s what you may have missed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM
Monday, December 16, 2019

11 Holiday Recipes From Broadway’s Best Cooks and Bakers by Ruthie Fierberg

Not sure what to bring to your holiday feast? Take a page out of the cookbooks of the onstage stars of Wicked, Come From Away, Beetlejuice, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM
Thursday, December 12, 2019

Watch the Opening Number From 2019’s Red Bucket Follies by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus eight other highlights from the annual Broadway Cares event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Like Mother Like Daughter: Jagged Little Pill's Celia Rose Gooding and A Christmas Carol’s LaChanze Get Real About Life on Broadway, Emotionally Tax by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award winner LaChanze and her daughter Gooding open up about their relationship and having two actors under the same roof.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Go Behind the Scenes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch this exclusive look inside the Disney+ series from Tim Federle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Broadway Has a Tony Award-Winning Gospel Choir and You Need to Know About It by Ruthie Fierberg

How Michael McElroy and Broadway Inspirational Voices have changed the fabric of Broadway—and how you can hear their Grammy-nominated music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

9 Memorable Moments From 2019’s Red Bucket Follies by Ruthie Fierberg

From Hadestown star André De Shields to Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof’s hilarious number, here are the highlights from the annual Broadway Cares event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:18AM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Watch Idina Menzel Sing New Holiday Song ‘At This Table’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Frozen star and Wicked Tony winner recently released her new album Christmas: A Season of Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

The 2 Worlds Disguised in 1 Set for Broadway’s Hadestown by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award-winning scenic designer Rachel Hauck reveals the secrets hiding in plain sight onstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Read Reviews for Off-Broadway’s Greater Clements by Ruthie Fierberg

The Lincoln Center Theater production, starring Tony winner Judith Ivey, opened December 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Monday, December 9, 2019

Hercules and Frozen star Jelani Alladin Joins Jason Robert Brown for 5th Anniversary SubCulture Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney favorite will appear alongside Marty Thomas and the Tony-winning composer-lyricist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Watch the Music Video for the Latest Original Song From The Prince of Egypt Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a listen to West End stars Luke Brady and Christine Allado sing “Never in a Million Years,” the new ballad from Stephen Schwartz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

What Does West Side Story Look Like With New Choreography? by Ruthie Fierberg

With the upcoming Broadway revival, choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker makes her theatrical debut and thrusts her singular contemporary dance into the Broadway fray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Friday, December 6, 2019

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast and creative team of the Alanis Morissette musical spill the secrets of the making of the new Broadway hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

11 Theatre Moments and 2019 Milestones We’re Grateful For by Ruthie Fierberg

From Ali Stroker’s history-making Tony Award win to 50 years of Pride to Broadway talent getting their due in the mainstream, here’s how we measure a year of good in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Immersive Production of Heathers to Hit the Stage—er, Classroom—in 2020 by Ruthie Fierberg

The former artistic director of Serenbe Playhouse will bring the cult favorite to the hallways and classrooms of Westerville North High.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Thursday, December 5, 2019

5 Things You Need to Know About Netflix's The Prom Star Jo Ellen Pellman by Ruthie Fierberg

The newcomer will play Emma, alongside Meryl Streep and more, in Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM
Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Rob McClure Opens Up About Tackling Mrs. Doubtfire by Ruthie Fierberg

Choose HED then I'll write DEK

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Meet The Ensemblist’s 2019 Ensemblists of the Year by Ruthie Fierberg

Which four performers have earned the coveted title?

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
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