All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

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
Saturday, February 2, 2019

Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano On Their Epic Onstage Battle as True West’s Clashing Brothers by Ruthie Fierberg

The actors push each other to their most honest in the Broadway revival of the Sam Shepard classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, February 1, 2019

Fox's Rent Releases New Soundtrack, With Jordan Fisher, Vanessa Hudgens, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

The recording of the January 27 television musical event is available digitally February 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Broadway’s Danai Gurira on Working With Black Panther Co-Stars Lupita Nyong’o and Letitia Wright in Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated playwright and SAG-winning actor talks about casting her Black Panther co-stars in her plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

West Side Story’s Rita Moreno on Keeping Her Career Sexy at 87 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar and Tony winner talks about working with Norman Lear on Netflix’s One Day at a Time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Listen to Ben Platt Sing ’Bad Habit’ and ’Ease My Mind’ From New Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The first two tracks on the Dear Evan Hansen star’s first solo album, Sing to Me Instead, are now available.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM
Thursday, January 31, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More to Perform in One-Night Only Camelot by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast for the Lincoln Center Theater benefit also includes Jenn Colella, Ethan Slater, and Jordan Donica.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

WATCH: What Happened When Donna Murphy Needed Stitches During Little Shop of Horrors? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning actor sings her re-worked version of “Somewhere That’s Green”—for composer Alan Menken.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Watch a Preview of Megan Mullally Singing on an Upcoming Episode of Will & Grace by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway alum showcases her vocal chops on the upcoming season of the NBC comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

What Did Viola Davis Do During Her Audition for Henry IV? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony–, Emmy-, and Oscar-winning actor and star of How to Get Away With Murder tells the story from her theatrical past.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

New Dear Evan Hansen Star Andrew Barth Feldman Brings Something Brand-New to Evan by Ruthie Fierberg

The Jimmy Award winner makes his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning musical January 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

How Will & Grace’s Eric McCormack Saved a Toronto Dinner Theatre Show and Wound Up in Showbiz for Life by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy-winning star reveals his All About Eve moment that put him on the path to acting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

How Waitress Alum Katie Lowes Felt Watching Her Scandal Co-Star in Broadway’s Network by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Goldwyn’s steamy scene in the play brought up some memories for Lowes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Theatre Firsts: Who Was Dan Amboyer’s Theatre Crush? by Ruthie Fierberg

The William & Catherine and Younger star reveals his theatre firsts as he makes his directorial debut with Off-Broadway’s Whirlwind.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Why Alan Cumming Doesn’t Believe in Being ‘Coy’ About Onstage Nudity in His New Play by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway favorite talks about his new Off-Broadway play and an onstage injury from his time in Cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2019

Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Andre Braugher Proves His Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the hit sitcom returns to the stage in the limited run of Julia Doolittle’s Tell Them I’m Still Young.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Watch What Actually Happened Live During Fox's Broadcast of Rent by Ruthie Fierberg

While viewers at home watched recorded footage from the January 26 dress rehearsal, see what happened in real time on the Fox lot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Watch Video Highlights From Rent on Fox by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch the all-star cast perform "La Vie Boheme," "Take Me or Leave Me," and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

EXCLUSIVE: Alan Menken, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, Judy Kuhn, Lillias White, and Donna Murphy Talk Making Disney Musical Magic by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Disney divas and their composer celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Little Mermaid by gathering around the piano in this special bonus feature for Walt Disney Signature Collec…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47AM

8 Things Rent on Fox Got Absolutely Right by Ruthie Fierberg

Despite hiccups with going fully “live,” the January 27 broadcast of Rent still delivered a not-to-be-missed television musical event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31AM
Saturday, January 26, 2019

The Texas Tenors Bring Broadway to America’s Got Talent: Champions by Ruthie Fierberg

The award-winning trio talk about their latest Broadway-influenced album, bringing musical theatre to global audiences, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

The Wizard of Lies Writer Samuel Baum Digs Deeper Into Deception With His New Play The Engagement Party by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor, TV scribe, and playwright describes what fascinates him about lies, and why its at the core of his play premiering at Hartford Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, January 25, 2019

How to Watch or Stream Rent on Fox by Ruthie Fierberg

4 ways to tune in to the live television musical event January 27, starring Brandon Victor Dixon, Vanessa Hudgens, Valentina, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:51PM

How Frozen Actor Andrew Pirozzi Stays Fit Enough to Play a Reindeer by Ruthie Fierberg

The workout routine that keeps Pirozzi in shape to plank for more than five minutes straight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

What Sam Shepard Show Does Actor Ethan Hawke Want to Do Next? by Ruthie Fierberg

As he greeted Playbill live on True West’s opening night red carpet, Hawke talks about co-star Paul Dano, what he changed during the opening night performance, and the ideal Shepard pr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM
Thursday, January 24, 2019

Broadway’s Joshua Castille Will Lead Seattle Production of Romeo + Juliet by Ruthie Fierberg

The Deaf West Spring Awakening star returns to A.C.T. in the ASL-integrated production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Brandon Victor Dixon and Mario Reveal the Scariest Part of Fox's Live Rent by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated star playing Collins and the Grammy nominee playing Benny talk about the upcoming live musical television event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

What It Was Like to March With Gloria Steinem While Starring in Gloria: A Life by Ruthie Fierberg

See members of the cast of the Off-Broadway play join the Women’s March alongside their show’s namesake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:14AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Heléne Yorke Proves Her Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

The American Psycho and Bullets Over Broadway star’s comedy chops are on display in full force.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Jordan Fisher Shares His Rent Memories by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Rent on Fox reveals how he started acting and his reaction to seeing Broadway’s Rent for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

CBS Sunday Morning Remembers Carol Channing by Ruthie Fierberg

Interview clips, performance highlights, and more in honor of the Tony winner’s passing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

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