All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Thursday, February 14, 2019

The 1 Thing Cher Told Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond About Playing Her in The Cher Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the three actors discuss their Broadway journey on CBS This Morning.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Off-Broadway’s Behind the Sheet Extends for a Third Time at Ensemble Studio Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

The world-premiere, starring Orange Is The New Black’s Naomi Lorrain, will now play into March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Watch Ben Platt’s Official Music Video ‘Ease My Mind’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen star releases the video for the second track on his debut solo album, Sing To Me Instead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Where Do Your Favorite Broadway Couples Land On This Theatrical Love Scale? by Ruthie Fierberg

How do these famous, fictional Broadway couples stack up?

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

EXCLUSIVE: Listen to 3 Tracks From The Evolution of Mann, Starring Max Crumm, Allie Trimm, and Leslie Hiatt by Ruthie Fierberg

Be the first to hear songs from the album before its February 15 release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Watch the Official Trailer for Female-Centric Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Remake The Hustle by Ruthie Fierberg

The film stars Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, and Tony winner Alex Sharp.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Watch Beth Leavel and the Cast of Broadway’s The Prom Perform ‘It’s Not About Me’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner sings from her latest starring role on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM
Monday, February 11, 2019

WATCH: Jonathan Larson’s Rent Featured On ABC’s New Comedy Schooled by Ruthie Fierberg

In this exclusive clip from the February 13 episode, students at William Penn High belt out “What You Own.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

To Kill a Mockingbird: Should You Read the Book Before You See the Broadway Play? by Ruthie Fierberg

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Stark Sands, and more from the cast of the new Broadway play weigh in.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

To Kill a Mockingbird: Should You Reread the Book Before You See the Broadway Play? by Ruthie Fierberg

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Stark Sands, and more from the cast of the new Broadway play weigh in.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

Laura Benanti Extends Run in Broadway’s My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning star will continue to play Eliza Doolittle in the Lincoln Center Theater revival into the summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Ben Platt Announces Cities and Dates for Sing to Me Instead Concert Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner will hit New York, Boston, Austin, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof Begins Performances at Off-Broadway’s Stage 42 February 11 by Ruthie Fierberg

The production directed by Joel Grey from the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene transitions to a commercial run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Sunday, February 10, 2019

How Be More Chill’s George Salazar Turned His Michael Into More Than a Sidekick by Ruthie Fierberg

Playing the supporting character in Joe Iconis’ Broadway musical, Salazar redefines the “best friend type.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

12 Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows Perfect for Date Night by Ruthie Fierberg

From brash comedies with a big heart to sweeping romances, these musicals are the ticket for a night out with your special someone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Saturday, February 9, 2019

Broadway’s Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts Reunite to Play Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr. In This New Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The West Wing lead returns to his theatre roots as he joins his After Midnight co-star in Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole at California’s Geffen Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Marys Seacole Begins Performances February 9 by Ruthie Fierberg

The new work by the Fairview scribe debuts at Lincoln Center Theater’s LCT3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:11AM
Friday, February 8, 2019

WATCH: Donna Murphy Talks About Her Transformation Into Tangled’s Mother Gothel by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony winner and Disney leading lady sings and shares the secrets behind her big solo “Mother Knows Best.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Hamilton’s James Monroe Iglehart Will Pen Spider-Man Comic for Marvel by Ruthie Fierberg

The Aladdin Tony winner and current Hamilton star will write the Spider-Man story in the upcoming Marvel Comics Presents #3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Dominique Morisseau’s Pipeline Airs February 8 on PBS by Ruthie Fierberg

The Lincoln Center Theater production stars Karen Pittman and Namir Smallwood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Tony Nominee David Korins on Design Team for 2019 Oscar Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The man behind the sets of Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and the upcoming Beetlejuice will serve as production designer for the 91st Academy Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

WATCH: Behind the Music of Disney’s Hercules With Broadway’s Lillias White and Alan Menken by Ruthie Fierberg

The star and composer reveal secrets behind the recording of the now-famous gospel score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Lincoln Center Finds New President and CEO in Henry Timms by Ruthie Fierberg

The former 92Y leader and #GivingTuesday founder begins tenure at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts this May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

WATCH: Judy Kuhn Reveals What Led to Her Oscar-Winning ‘Colors of the Wind’ and the Music Behind Disney’s Pocahontas by Ruthie Fierberg

The four-time Tony nominee shares stories from the recording studio, working with Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, and what still inspires audiences about Pocahontas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

WATCH: Disney’s Paige O'Hara On Finding Her Belle Voice for the Original Beauty and the Beast by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Belle shares her favorite scene, the song she thinks is the smartest, and who she sounded like in the recording booth before finding the right voice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Watch The Band’s Visit Star Katrina Lenk Sing ‘Omar Sharif’ on The Tonight Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner performed David Yazbek’s stunning Broadway tune shortly after the show announced a spring closing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Monday, February 4, 2019

WATCH: Jodi Benson Reveals the Creation Behind Disney's The Little Mermaid and ‘Part Of Your World’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Stories from the original Ariel about the recording studio, how she felt about hearing the song for the first time, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Anthony Rapp and His Star Trek:Discovery Co-Stars Parody Rent’s ‘Seasons of Love’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In a promo for their Carpool Karaoke segment, the leading quartet sing a re-written version of the signature Rent tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Listen to 4 Songs From Super Bowl Sunday’s Skittles Commercial: The Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Instead of paying $5 million to run a Super Bowl ad, Skittles produced a live musical at Manhattan’s Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Broadway’s The Band’s Visit Sets Spring Closing Date by Ruthie Fierberg

The ten-time Tony-winning musical will play its final performance in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM
Sunday, February 3, 2019

Camille A. Brown Is an Unstoppable New Voice in Broadway Dance—Here’s Why by Ruthie Fierberg

How the choreographic chameleon brings authenticity and excitement to Once On This Island, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, Choir Boy, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

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