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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Fosse/Verdon Recap, Episode 7: ‘Nowadays’ by Ruthie Fierberg

They both reached for the...jugular.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39PM

25 Days of Tonys: Before Tootsie’s Scott Ellis Was a Director, What Was His Audition Song? by Ruthie Fierberg

The director of Tootsie and Kiss Me, Kate shares the show that most impacted him and stories from his acting days.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

25 Days of Tonys: What Would Be the Title of Laurie Metcalf’s Bio-Play? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hillary and Clinton star reveals who she wants to write a show about her life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

25 Days of Tonys: Why Beetlejuice Designer David Korins Says This Is His Most Complicated Set Ever by Ruthie Fierberg

Why the Beetlejuice set took five years, its hidden Tim Burton references, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Monday, May 20, 2019

25 Days of Tonys: Why Did Tootsie’s Robert Horn Become a Writer? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-nominated book writer shares his first childhood theatrical experience and what he would be if he wasn’t a writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

How Michael Krass Used Fashion to Make Hadestown’s Players Into Singular Characters by Ruthie Fierberg

The costume designer considered infinite options to create Hadestown’s underworld.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

25 Days of Tonys: Who Does Ain’t Too Proud’s Derrick Baskin Want to Host the Next Tony Awards? by Ruthie Fierberg

The leader of the Temptations bio-musical shares the show that most impacted him, the musical theatre song he will never get sick of, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

Stephen Sondheim to Join Jason Robert Brown for His 50th SubCulture Residency Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The maestros will play side-by-side in June to benefit the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM

25 Days of Tonys: The Cher Show’s Stephanie J. Block by Ruthie Fierberg

If someone were to write a musical about the Tony nominee’s life, who would it be and what would it be called?

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Sunday, May 19, 2019

25 Days of Tonys: Choir Boy’s Camille A. Brown by Ruthie Fierberg

The choreographer of the Tarell Alvin McCraney play marks a massive milestone in Tony history with her nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

25 Days of Tonys: Burn This and Star Wars Star Adam Driver by Ruthie Fierberg

What are the Girls actor’s top four theatrical experiences?

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Saturday, May 18, 2019

25 Days of Tonys: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus’ Kristine Nielsen by Ruthie Fierberg

How did a young Nielsen get her start in comedies?

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

25 Days of Tonys: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus Director George C. Wolfe by Ruthie Fierberg

Why the 14-time Tony nominee wanted to bring Taylor Mac’s “downtown” show uptown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Friday, May 17, 2019

Why Gideon Glick’s Dill Is the Secret Weapon of Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2019 Tony Award nominee on the challenge of taking on the Aaron Sorkin play and creating a new character for the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

25 Days of Tonys: Bernardt/Hamlet’s Toni-Leslie James by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Tony-nominated costume designer shares the muse behind her divine clothing for Sarah Bernhardt and Janet McTeer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

25 Days of Tonys: Bernhardt/Hamlet’s Toni-Leslie James by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Tony-nominated costume designer shares the muse behind her divine clothing for Sarah Bernhardt and Janet McTeer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

25 Days of Tonys: Torch Song’s Harvey Fierstein and Richie Jackson by Ruthie Fierberg

Why producer Jackson needed to bring Torch Song back to Broadway—and why Fierstein let him.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Kelly Ripa Really Wants to Wear the Red Tootsie Dress by Ruthie Fierberg

The host of LIVE With Kelly & Ryan takes audiences onstage and backstage with Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

25 Days of Tonys: To Kill a Mockingbird’s Celia Keenan-Bolger by Ruthie Fierberg

Nominated for her fourth Tony, the actor reveals the show that impacted her the most, the musical theatre song she’ll never get sick of, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Broadway’s Adam Kantor, Michael Arden, and More Set for Immersive PrideTable by Ruthie Fierberg

The experience from StoryCourse pairs the theatrical telling of the lives of five queer chefs with dishes inspired by their stories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

What Other Broadway Star Was at Francesca Carpanini’s First-Ever Childhood Audition? by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Broadway’s All My Sons talks about the first time she acted opposite Annette Bening and Tracy Letts, and more theatre firsts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Watch Dear Evan Hansen’s Michael Lee Brown Sing All 3 Parts in ‘Sincerely, Me’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Evan alternate and understudy for Jared and Connor performs the full song with himself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

25 Days of Tonys: Be More Chill’s Joe Iconis by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the Tony-nominated composer-lyricist of the sci-fi smash spill details about his childhood acting, what he’s proudest of with Be More Chill, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Broadway’s Annaleigh Ashford Reveals Inspirations—and the Special Guest Star—For Her Live From Lincoln Center Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch two exclusive clips from Ashford’s Stars in Concert special, airing May 17 on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Ben Platt to Play Radio City Music Hall by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner and solo artist made the announcement during his May 14 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Fosse/Verdon Recap, Episode 6: ‘All I Care About Is Love’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The pressure that pushed Bob to the apex of his career, might also be the thing that kills him.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

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All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Fosse/Verdon Recap, Episode 7: ‘Nowadays’ by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Before Tootsie’s Scott Ellis Was a Director, What Was His Audition Song? by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: What Would Be the Title of Laurie Metcalf’s Bio-Play? by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Why Beetlejuice Designer David Korins Says This Is His Most Complicated Set Ever by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Why Did Tootsie’s Robert Horn Become a Writer? by Ruthie Fierberg

How Michael Krass Used Fashion to Make Hadestown’s Players Into Singular Characters by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Who Does Ain’t Too Proud’s Derrick Baskin Want to Host the Next Tony Awards? by Ruthie Fierberg

Stephen Sondheim to Join Jason Robert Brown for His 50th SubCulture Residency Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: The Cher Show’s Stephanie J. Block by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Choir Boy’s Camille A. Brown by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Burn This and Star Wars Star Adam Driver by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus’ Kristine Nielsen by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus Director George C. Wolfe by Ruthie Fierberg

Why Gideon Glick’s Dill Is the Secret Weapon of Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Bernardt/Hamlet’s Toni-Leslie James by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Bernhardt/Hamlet’s Toni-Leslie James by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Torch Song’s Harvey Fierstein and Richie Jackson by Ruthie Fierberg

Kelly Ripa Really Wants to Wear the Red Tootsie Dress by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: To Kill a Mockingbird’s Celia Keenan-Bolger by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Adam Kantor, Michael Arden, and More Set for Immersive PrideTable by Ruthie Fierberg

What Other Broadway Star Was at Francesca Carpanini’s First-Ever Childhood Audition? by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Dear Evan Hansen’s Michael Lee Brown Sing All 3 Parts in ‘Sincerely, Me’ by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Be More Chill’s Joe Iconis by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s My Fair Lady Announces Closing Date by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Ain’t Too Proud’s Dominique Morisseau by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Wayne Brady to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Be More Chill Hits the Set of LIVE With Kelly & Ryan by Ruthie Fierberg

Michael Feinstein Brings Crooners and the Songs of Lerner & Loewe to Jazz at Lincoln Center by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Annaleigh Ashford Reveals Inspirations—and the Special Guest Star—For Her Live From Lincoln Center Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Ben Platt to Play Radio City Music Hall by Ruthie Fierberg

Fosse/Verdon Recap, Episode 6: ‘All I Care About Is Love’ by Ruthie Fierberg