All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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
Monday, January 21, 2019

Watch Broadway’s Laura Osnes, Susan Egan, and Courtney Reed on Food Network January 21 by Ruthie Fierberg

The three Broadway princesses guest on Giada De Laurentiis’ Winner Cake All.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:13PM

Who Are the Characters in Broadway’s Choir Boy? by Ruthie Fierberg

Jeremy Pope, J. Quinton Johnson, Caleb Eberhardt, Nicholas L. Ashe, and John Clay III introduce you to their Broadway alter egos in Tarell Avlin MCraney’s play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Saturday, January 19, 2019

Actor Ethan Hawke Makes the Case for Sam Shepard’s Genius by Ruthie Fierberg

Hawke, currently starring on Broadway in Shepard’s True West, breaks open the Shepard style.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, January 18, 2019

Watch This Stephen Schwartz-Approved A Cappella Cover of ‘Meadowlark’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Hedwig’s Hannah Corneau, My Fair Lady’s Mary Claire King, and more members of RANGE sing a new arrangement of the musical theatre staple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Mean Girls’ Barrett Wilbert Weed and Jeff Richmond Break Down ‘I’d Rather Be Me’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway star and Tony-nominated composer share the meaning behind the girl anthem of the Tina Fey musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Crashing’s Madeline Wise Proves Her Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

The Season 3 star of the HBO comedy from Pete Holmes shares her theatre roots—including her own theatre company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Fox's Live Rent to Release Soundtrack by Ruthie Fierberg

The recording of the January 27 live television musical event will be released digitally February 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Wait, Which Role in Rent Did Andrew Rannells Audition For? by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Andrew Rannells and Vanessa Hudgens of Fox's upcoming Rent tell James Corden about their love for the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM
Thursday, January 17, 2019

Brandon Uranowitz, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Lisa Brescia, and More to Perform With Broadway Artists for World Peace by Ruthie Fierberg

The annual benefit concert features performances by singers from The Band’s Visit, King Kong, and many more this February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

9 ‘Kids’ of Broadway’s The Ferryman Reveal How They Create the Feeling of Family Onstage by Ruthie Fierberg

Niall Wright, Conor MacNeill, Fra Fee, Carla Langley, Rob Malone, Brooklyn Shuck, Michael Quinton McArthur, Willow McCarthy, and Matilda Lawler gather for a family photo shoot to kick off 20…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Playbill Mixtape: Anastasia’s Cody Simpson Shares His Pre-Show Playlist by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s newest Dmitry reveals the songs he uses to prepare for his role alongside Russia’s lost princess.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Carey Mulligan and Billy Crudup Told Jake Gyllenhaal Not to Do This Play—But He’s Doing It Anyway by Ruthie Fierberg

Gyllenhaal talks about his upcoming Off-Broadway show Sea Wall/A Life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

5 Untold Stories From Kelli O’Hara’s Broadway Career by Ruthie Fierberg

From Sweet Smell of Success to The Light in the Piazza and more, the Tony-winning actor reveals little known facts and embarrassing tales.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Hansol Jung and Dael Orlandersmith Among Recipients of DGF Writers Alliance Grants by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dramatists Guild Foundation awards $5,000 grants to 12 writers and ten nonprofit theatres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Rent Cast Members to Appear on Musical-Themed HQ Trivia by Ruthie Fierberg

Brandon Victor Dixon and Tinashe will join host Scott Rogowsky as contestants compete for a huge trivia prize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Jimmy Fallon Joins Puerto Rico Hamilton for ‘The Story of Tonight’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The late-night host sings alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda to open The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Watch Anne Hathaway Perform the Paper Mill Players Song From Her Childhood by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar-winning actor talks about her theatre roots on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM
Monday, January 14, 2019

Lincoln Center Kids Presents Soundtrack ’63 in Honor of Black History Month by Ruthie Fierberg

The special February show chronicles events from the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter through performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Broadway Performers to Celebrate Second Night of Life by Ruthie Fierberg

The benefit performance-meets-party features artists from King Kong and more to raise funds for the Trevor Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

7 Revelations About Romeo + Juliet Thanks to Off-Broadway’s Fiery New Adaptation, Juliet + Romeo by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright and star Alyssa May Gold shares an annotated page from her script for the fresh feminist take on Shakespeare’s classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Why Carole King Chose to Appear as Herself in Broadway’s Beautiful For One Day Only by Ruthie Fierberg

The music icon shares her evolution with the bio-musical since it opened five years ago on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM
Friday, January 11, 2019

Inside Brittney Johnson’s Whirlwind Experience Going On as Wicked’s First Glinda of Color by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor shares the most meaningful moment, what it was like to make that first entrance, and making Broadway history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:41PM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Live From Puerto Rico as Hamilton Heads to the Island by Ruthie Fierberg

The star and creator of the hit musical appeared live on CBS This Morning January 11 ahead of his opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda in Puerto Rico as Hamilton Heads to the Island by Ruthie Fierberg

The star and creator of the hit musical appeared live on CBS This Morning January 11 ahead of his opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Thursday, January 10, 2019

What to Expect When Kelli O’Hara Joins Seth Rudetsky for Broadway at Town Hall by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway guru Rudetsky shares the special ingredient that will make his January 14 concert one of a kind for New York Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sheryl Lee Ralph Premiere New TV Series Fam January 10 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway favorites lead the new CBS sitcom, which also stars Nina Dobrev and Tone Bell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:09AM
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Watch Oscar Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney and the Company of His Choir Boy Talk Opening Night on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

J. Quinton Johnson, John Clay III, and more greet Playbill live on the red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Why London Traffic Had to Be Stopped, Store Fronts Had to Be Covered, and a New Cherry Tree Lane Had to Be Built for Mary Poppins Returns by Ruthie Fierberg

Production designer John Myhre takes us behind the scenes of Mary Poppins Returns’ epic set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Broadway’s Ethan Hawke Remembers the First Time Sam Shepard Complimented Him by Ruthie Fierberg

Now in previews for Shepard’s True West, the Tony-nominated actor tells Colbert about the first time they met.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Danny Burstein and Christian Dante White Begin Performances in Broadway’s My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

The actors start as Alfred P. Doolittle and Freddy Eynsford-Hill, respectively, January 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

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