All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Watch All 4 Evans Hansen Sing ‘For Forever’ in New Music Video by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Andrew Barth Feldman, London’s Sam Tutty, the tour’s Stephen Christopher Anthony, and Toronto’s Robert Markus hit new harmonies on the Pasek and Paul tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

What You Missed When Laura Benanti, Kelli O’Hara, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and More Took the Town Hall Stage by Ruthie Fierberg

Go inside the 17th annual Broadway Stands Up For Freedom concert—including the full set list and photos from the concert event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Go Inside The Lion King’s Annual Backstage Halloween Haunted House by Ruthie Fierberg

The full company of the long-running musical goes all out in this celebration for Broadway’s stars, their families, and the kid actors on the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM
Monday, October 28, 2019

Leslie Odom Jr. On Being of Service to Cynthia Erivo’s Harriet Tubman by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, how playing Hamilton’s Burr prepared him for his role in Harriet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Sunday, October 27, 2019

How Casting Newsgirls and Younger Paper Boys Puts Newsies in a Whole New Light by Ruthie Fierberg

The Arena Stage production of the Disney hit delivers the classic musical like you haven’t seen it before.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Saturday, October 26, 2019

The Origins of Off-Broadway’s The Wrong Man by Ruthie Fierberg

Pop song writer Ross Golan reveals how he wrote the concept album that launched his foray into theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, October 25, 2019

Watch Cynthia Erivo Belt Out Her New Song ‘Stand Up’ From Harriet by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the new biopic lets us inside the studio as she records the original song she co-wrote for the movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

What Did Leslie Odom Jr. Do Backstage to Make Sure He Never Forgot the Hamilton Lyrics? by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, watch the Hamilton Tony winner sing ‘Go Crazy’ from his new album Mr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Thursday, October 24, 2019

How Playing The Color Purple’s Celie Prepared Cynthia Erivo for Harriet Tubman by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor shares the connections between the role that won her a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy, and the role in Harriet that has put her in Oscar contention.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Which Broadway Character Should You Be for Halloween? by Ruthie Fierberg

Find out what Broadway character is meant to be your Halloween alter ego—plus how to get in full costume and make-up for a professional look.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:14AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Tony Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. Announces Solo Tour as New Album Drops by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton alum and star of the upcoming film Harriet will embark on his Stronger Magic Tour this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

Erica von Kleist Premieres ‘Songs of Womanhood’ at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway musician debuts her solo show October 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

Tony Winners Donna McKechnie and Tonya Pinkins, More Launch New Podcasts With the Broadway Podcast Network by Ruthie Fierberg

The original A Chorus Line star kicks off with an ACL reunion, and Pinkins tackles Slave Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Full Cast Set for My Fair Lady Tour Ahead of December Launch by Ruthie Fierberg

See who’s joining Shereen Ahmed and Laird Mackintosh in the North American touring company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

So You Think You Can Dance’s Travis Wall Proves Himself a Theatrical Force With Off-Broadway’s The Wrong Man by Ruthie Fierberg

The dancer-choreographer comes full circle in his return to musical theatre with the new MCC show from Ross Golan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM
Monday, October 21, 2019
Sunday, October 20, 2019

Indiana Is About to Be the New Launchpad for Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

With the founding of Discovering Broadway, producers have a new option for developing Broadway-bound shows—with zero cost and a fresh perspective.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Saturday, October 19, 2019

22 Broadway-Inspired Costumes for You To Make This Halloween by Ruthie Fierberg

Cheap and simple ideas for theatre fans—whether you’re going solo or as a group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Friday, October 18, 2019

Meet the Playwright Debuting 2 Plays in 1 Season—and Going to Med School at the Same Time by Ruthie Fierberg

Sylvia Khoury is a soon-to-be doctor and the playwright of LCT3’s new play Power Strip and the upcoming Selling Kabul at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM

Jason Danieley Opens Up About His Last New York Performance With Marin Mazzie and the New Enduring Album by Ruthie Fierberg

As the live album Broadway & Beyond drops October 18, Danieley talks 22 years of love and performing together in this exclusive interview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Behind the Making of the New Dance Movie Highstrung Free Dance by Ruthie Fierberg

Get a backstage pass to the new movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Thursday, October 17, 2019

Secrets From Broadway’s The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The company of the show based on the best-selling Rick Riordan novel shares backstage scoop, audience reactions, audition advice, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Where Are They Now: The Original Broadway Cast of Brooklyn The Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Before they reunite October 21 to benefit Covenant House, find out where the cast of the longtime favorite are now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM

Listen to Leslie Odom Jr.’s New Single ‘Standards’ Before It Officially Drops October 18 by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear the Tony winner in an exclusive first listen from his upcoming solo album Mr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Watch Leslie Kritzer’s Crazy Backstage Quick-Change From Beetlejuice’s Delia to Miss Argentina by Ruthie Fierberg

See the Drama Desk nominee's four-minute make-up and costume transformation in real time!

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, October 14, 2019

The Real-Life Friendship Behind the Dynamic Duo in Aladdin on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Major Attaway and Clinton Greenspan ask each other their burning questions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Saturday, October 12, 2019

Watch the Cast of Broadway’s The Great Society Sum Up the Play in a Political Slogan by Ruthie Fierberg

“The great society” was LBJ’s campaign slogan; so what is the Broadway play about in slogan form?

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, October 11, 2019

Pulitzer Prize Winner Tracy Letts On the Question You Should Ask Yourself After Linda Vista by Ruthie Fierberg

Letts and the cast of the new Broadway play greet Playbill on opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

What Would These Disney Princesses Wear If They Lived in New York Today? by Ruthie Fierberg

Ten students at the Fashion Institute of Technology designed modern-day rompers, killer power suits, and glam gowns for 10 Disney princesses and leading ladies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Betrayal’s Zawe Ashton Is the Broadway Star You Need to Know Right Now by Ruthie Fierberg

In one year, she’s made her Broadway debut opposite Tom Hiddleston and Charlie Cox, starred in Velvet Buzzsaw alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, published her book Character Breakdown, and now pre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

Watch Phoebe Waller-Bridge Rehearse for a New Play in This Cut Saturday Night Live Sketch by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy-winning Fleabag star and creator showed off her theatrical side when she hosted the long-running series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

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