All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Thursday, October 25, 2018

What Makes Incidental Music Different From a Musical Score? by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated composer Stanley Silverman talks about writing music for plays, including memories of Paul Simon’s The Capeman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Tom Stoppard’s The Hard Problem Begins Previews Off-Broadway October 25 by Ruthie Fierberg

Jack O'Brien directs the Lincoln Center Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Mixtape: Countdown to Wicked 15 Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

In celebration of the anniversary of the Broadway musical, Playbill curated a playlist of the best covers of your favorite Stephen Schwartz-penned tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Watch the Trailer for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 2, Featuring a Familiar Funny Girl Tune by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy-winning series, starring Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shalhoub, and more, returns to Amazon in December

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Watch Pink and Her Daughter Perform a Powerful Cover of The Greatest Showman’s ‘A Million Dreams’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Go behind the scenes of the recording for the upcoming album, The Greatest Showman—Reimagined.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Countdown to Wicked 15: Pentatonix, Adam Lambert, and More On How Wicked Changed Their Careers by Ruthie Fierberg

The singers of the upcoming A Very Wicked Halloween remember their first impressions of the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Watch a Sneak Peek of Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Revisiting Wicked Ahead of Their NBC Special by Ruthie Fierberg

Before A Very Wicked Halloween airs October 29, check out the duo's fresh performances of “Defying Gravity” and “Popular.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Playbill Kicks Off ‘Countdown to Wicked 15’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In anticipation of the 15th Anniversary of Wicked’s Broadway opening October 30, we bring you a Wicked Week chock full of festivating, interviews, videos, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

What Did Critics Think of Off-Broadway’s Plot Points in Our Sexual Development? by Ruthie Fierberg

Read what critics are saying about the new play by Miranda Rose Hall at Lincoln Center Theater’s LCT3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Laura Benanti Begins Performances as Eliza Doolittle in Broadway's My Fair Lady October 23 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner takes over for Lauren Ambrose in the Tony-nominated Lincoln Center Theatre revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 22, 2018

Theatre Jobs: What Does It Take to Record a Broadway Cast Album? by Ruthie Fierberg

What a cast album producer does, how it differs from pop music producers, and the traits necessary to become one of the greats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:34PM

Watch the Cast of Broadway’s Critically Acclaimed The Ferryman on the Red Carpet by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright Jez Butterworth and members of the 21-actor company celebrated opening night October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM
Saturday, October 20, 2018

How to Land a Job as a Broadway Musician by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony winner Ted Sperling and John Miller created NYU Broadway Orchestra to train students in the skills specific to landing a job on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 19, 2018

Watch Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones, and Bobby Cannavale Greet Playbill Live on the Broadway Opening Night of The Lifespan of a Fact by Ruthie Fierberg

The three stars and director Leigh Silverman talk about the new high-octane play based on the story about a writer, an editor, and the fact-checker who challenges them both.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Celebrating 50 Years of TDF by Ruthie Fierberg

As the quiet backbone of the theatre industry, TDF’s proactive, specific, and responsive programs have cultivated new audiences and sustained the institution of theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM

How You Can Appear on Broadway With Bryan Cranston in Network by Ruthie Fierberg

Submit your video to join the Tony and Emmy winner onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Torch Song Scribe Harvey Fierstein Compares Playing Hairspray’s Edna to La Cage’s Albin by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning writer and performer talks his famous theatre roles, Mrs. Doubtfire, and watching John Travolta play Edna.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Read From His New Book by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton creator talks bringing his Broadway hit to London and Puerto Rico and performs a passage from G’morning G’night—now on shelves.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Off-Broadway's Plot Points in Our Sexual Development Sets Post-Show Parties and Talkbacks by Ruthie Fierberg

LGBTQ+ singles nights and more to accompany the queer love story by Miranda Rose Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Kristin Chenoweth Will Not Return to STARZ's American Gods by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Emmy winner leaves the series in solidarity with its former showrunner, Pushing Daisies creator Bryan Fuller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof Extends for a Final Time by Ruthie Fierberg

The production from the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, directed by Joel Grey, features Steven Skybell, Jackie Hoffman, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

What’s In Your Book? Frozen’s John Riddle Sings Through His Audition Repertoire by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, the Broadway star offers his best audition advice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11AM
Monday, October 15, 2018

Broadway Designer Clint Ramos to Head Fordham University’s Theatre Design and Production Track by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning costume and scenic designer, currently represented on Broadway with Once On This Island and Torch Song, will assume the new position this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:21PM

Go Inside the Upcoming Little Shop of Horrors Starring Megan Hilty and Josh Radnor by Ruthie Fierberg

The Kennedy Center production also stars James Monroe Iglehart, Nick Cordero, and Lee Wilkof.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

New York City Ballet Promotes 7 Dancers After Recent Firings by Ruthie Fierberg

Joseph Gordon, Daniel Applebaum, Claire Kretzschmar, and more climb the ranks of the company at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Off-Broadway's Harry Potter-Inspired Puffs Will Stream on BroadwayHD by Ruthie Fierberg

The long-running comedy will be available to stream while still playing at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Watch Rachel Bloom Parody Chicago’s ‘Cell Block Tango’ on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Ruthie Fierberg

The Golden Globe winner also discusses her continued hope that The CW musical comedy has a Broadway future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Saturday, October 13, 2018

How to Buy Broadway Tickets and Get Rewarded For It by Ruthie Fierberg

Audience Rewards, the “frequent flyer” program of Broadway, lets you earn points and redeem for tickets, backstage tours, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 12, 2018

Watch Broadway’s Ciara Renée and Krystal Joy Brown Sing ‘Shallow’ From A Star Is Born by Ruthie Fierberg

The singers join Evan Williams for an acoustic cover from the hit film starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Returns to The CW for Final Season October 12 by Ruthie Fierberg

The last season of the Golden Globe-winning musical comedy adds Broadway alum Skylar Astin to the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM
Thursday, October 11, 2018

John Larroquette, Will Swenson, More to Star in John Guare’s Nantucket Sleigh Ride Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony winner Jerry Zaks will direct the new play at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

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