All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Full Cast Set for Ruben & Clay’s Broadway Christmas Show by Ruthie Fierberg

American Idols Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken won’t be alone when they begin performances December 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

What Did Critics Think of Tom Stoppard’s The Hard Problem Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Lincoln Center Theater production, starring Adelaide Clemens, opened November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM
Monday, November 19, 2018

Off-Broadway’s Sold-Out Usual Girls to Offer Benefit Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The Roundabout Underground production of Ming Peiffer’s play will offer an extra performance December 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM
Sunday, November 18, 2018

In Conversation With Eve’s Song Playwright Patricia Ione Lloyd and Wild Goose Dreams Playwright Hansol Jung by Ruthie Fierberg

Two powerhouse women of color talk to each other about their art, equality in theatre, their own biases, and their love of puppies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 17, 2018

Stage Directions: Hello, Dolly! Director Jerry Zaks On the Key to Helming a Hit Revival and More by Ruthie Fierberg

The four-time Tony-winning director reveals backstage secrets about Hello, Dolly!, Guys & Dolls, Lend Me a Tenor, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 16, 2018

Watch Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, Caitlin Kinnunen, and More Greet Playbill at the Opening of Broadway’s The Prom by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast and creative team share the backstage secrets, ad libs turned lines, and song changes as they spoke to Playbill live on their opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Why Sara Bareilles, Diane Paulus, and Jessie Nelson Changed Waitress’ Old Joe to Josie by Ruthie Fierberg

Behind the decision for the gender swap more than two years into the show’s Broadway run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares the Greatest Performance of His Life—It Wasn't Onstage by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning and Pulitzer-winning star talks Mary Poppins and being the youngest person to earn a Kennedy Center Honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Watch Bryan Cranston Do the News on The Today Show Before His Bow in Network by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony– and Olivier-winning actor talks about his inspiration for his character, Howard Beale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

How Mary Poppins Returns Re-Created the Magic of the Original Movie’s Animated Scenes by Ruthie Fierberg

Emily Blunt appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to discuss the upcoming film co-starring Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

First Date Writers to Pen New Musical Comedy Series by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner are developing Nobody’s Princess for The CW.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Escape at Dannemora’s Eric Lange Proves His Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

You may recognize him from Narcos and Lost, but the actor has a busy career on the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof Will Transfer to Off-Broadway’s Stage 42 by Ruthie Fierberg

The production directed by Joel Grey from the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene transitions to a commercial run in February 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

The Cast of City Center’s A Chorus Line Answers: Which Character Are You? by Ruthie Fierberg

Before they hit the line in character, Tommy Bracco, Tony Yazbeck, Robyn Hurder, and more reveal the story they most relate to in real life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

George Salazar, Kate Baldwin, Sheldon Harnick, and More Celebrate the Dramatists Guild Foundation by Ruthie Fierberg

The annual gala featured performances from Be More Chill, The Secret Life of Bees, and more November 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

What You Missed at Seth Rudetsky’s Inaugural Broadway at Town Hall Concert Starring Audra McDonald by Ruthie Fierberg

McDonald shared personal stories while delivering a world-class performance of songs from her career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM

Kerry Washington Reveals What Happens If She’s Late to Broadway Rehearsals by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of American Son talks the intensity of the play, greeting friends afterwards, and director Kenny Leon's punishment for tardiness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Monday, November 12, 2018

Special Engagement of Lucy Alibar’s Throw Me on the Burnpile and Light Me Up to Play LCT3 by Ruthie Fierberg

The solo show by the Beasts of the Southern Wild writer begins December 6 at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

How Is Ian McKellen Preparing for His Role in the Cats Movie? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner appeared on The Graham Norton Show and sang a snippet from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Song for a New World’s Mykal Kilgore Returns to SubCulture With Jason Robert Brown by Ruthie Fierberg

The singer joins Brown as the special guest for the composer's upcoming December residency concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM
Sunday, November 11, 2018

How Tony Nominee Dick Scanlan and Carmel Dean Created a New Musical Out of Old Poetry by Ruthie Fierberg

With soaring music set to lyrics from the poem’s of Edna St. Vincent Millay, Off-Broadway’s Renascence pushes boundaries with the story of the Jazz Age poet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 10, 2018

What to Expect From Broadway’s Network Starring Bryan Cranston by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast and creative of the upcoming production, also starring Tony Goldwyn and Tatiana Maslany, tell audiences what you need to know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stage Directions: Why Moisés Kaufman Says Directing Broadway’s Torch Song Was ‘Exhilarating and Terrifying’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated director reveals his process, tales of working with Robin Williams, and why his goal is to make Harvey Fierstein happy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 9, 2018

Hear Kelly Clarkson Sing ‘Never Enough’ From The Greatest Showman Reimagined by Ruthie Fierberg

The tune from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s original movie musical gets the pop star treatment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

Scandal Star Tony Goldwyn Reveals How He Landed the Job in Broadway’s Network by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor shares the fateful connections that led to his stage return alongside Tony winner Bryan Cranston.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Be More Chill Star Will Roland Gets Engaged to Stephanie Wessels by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Dear Evan Hansen actor will tie the knot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM
Thursday, November 8, 2018

Jeanine Tesori Joins Broadway Advocacy Coalition for New Course at Columbia University by Ruthie Fierberg

Apply today for the week-long workshop that teaches artists to use their work for change.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Performer You Should Know: Renascence’s Hannah Corneau by Ruthie Fierberg

Currently captivating audiences in the new Off-Broadway musical as Edna St. Vincent Millay, Corneau is a force to be reckoned with.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Los Angeles’ Garry Marshall Theatre to Honor Pretty Woman: The Musical Producer at Annual Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

Hairspray Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur is also set to perform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Behind the Unparalleled Puppetry of Broadway’s King Kong by Ruthie Fierberg

Puppet designer Sonny Tilders and Kong movement director Gavin Robins reveal the fusion of technology and human power needed to create a 2,000-pound silverback gorilla onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
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