All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

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

Playbill Mixtape: Waitress Star Nicolette Robinson Shares Her Pre-Show Playlist by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s newest Jenna reveals the songs that get her ready to see “what baking can do.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

7 Highlights of the Jerome Robbins Exhibit at the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center by Ruthie Fierberg

The NYPL for the Performing Arts hosts a fresh take on the legendary artist’s work in Voice of My City: Jerome Robbins and New York, open free to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 10, 2018

See Broadway-Bound John Lithgow in the Chilling Trailer for Pet Sematary by Ruthie Fierberg

This April, the two-time Tony winner stars in the film adaptation of the Stephen King novel and on Broadway in Hillary and Clinton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Presents Weekend Festival Choreography Unlocked by Ruthie Fierberg

The iconic company offers panels, performances, and more to the public throughout October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Broadway’s Heather Headley on New Chicago Med Role, Memories From The Lion King, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner talks theatre versus television, starring as The Lion King’s original Nala, and her upcoming solo concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Tony Danza and Andréa Burns to Star in Industry Reading of New Comedy Grave Doubts by Ruthie Fierberg

The play comes from the writer behind Full House and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Broadway’s Bandstand Will Return to Movie Theatres by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical starring Corey Cott and Laura Osnes will hit the big screen once again.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Inside a Production of Parade Mounted in Marietta, Georgia by Ruthie Fierberg

Look inside the Wallace Buice Theatre Company mounting of the Tony-winning musical in Marietta, Georgia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

Broadway’s Idina Menzel Shares Rent Memories and This Exclusive Live Recording of 'No Day But Today' by Ruthie Fierberg

Ahead of the release of her live album idina: live, the Tony winner remembers singing “Seasons of Love” for the first time and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 8, 2018

7 Unbeatable Highlights From Elsie Fest 2018 by Ruthie Fierberg

The best moments from Darren Criss’ Broadway music fest—plus three backstage moments you didn’t see.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

Kerry Washington Reflects on Her Return to Broadway in American Son by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy-nominated Scandal star talks her new play and co-founding Time's Up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Cast of Distant Thunder Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 8 by Ruthie Fierberg

The contemporary Native American musical will have a workshop this December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, October 7, 2018

Why Christian Borle Knew Popcorn Falls Was the Perfect Play to Mark His Directorial Debut by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony winner talks taking the leap into directing and what he sees for his future in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Friday, October 5, 2018

Broadway-Bound Will Chase Cast in New Amazon Pilot by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee will be a series regular on Panic, which also stars Dear Evan Hansen alum Mike Faist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Watch Lindsay Mendez, Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus, More Preview Their Concerts at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Ruthie Fierberg

From solo shows to The Jonathan Larson Project, these performers and more hit the midtown cabaret venue this October and November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Wear Your Makeup Like a Broadway Star by Ruthie Fierberg

Intermission Beauty designs lipsticks inspired by shows like Hamilton and Rent and stars like Stephanie J. Block and Mandy Gonzalez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Before You See Paul Dano on Broadway in True West, See His Directorial Debut Wildlife by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the trailer for the indie film, starring fellow stage alums Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Queer Eye’s Tan France and Antoni Porowski, James Corden, and Shoshana Bean Among Special Guests for Dear Evan Hansen Book Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

Authors Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Steven Levenson, and Val Emmich will hit ten cities across the U.S. with help from various artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM

Tina, the Tina Turner Musical, Will Arrive on Broadway in Fall 2019 by Ruthie Fierberg

The bio-musical about the pop icon will transfer from the West End to Broadway next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Watch Ben Platt Sing ‘She Used to Be Mine’ From Broadway’s Waitress by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner offers his rendition of the Sara Bareilles single.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM
Monday, October 1, 2018

Star Kerry Washington and Director Kenny Leon On Their Intimate Collaboration for Broadway’s American Son by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award–winning director Kenny Leon and Emmy-nominated actor Kerry Washington deliver authenticity and artistry in the new American play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Seth Rudetsky On Being This Year’s Best in Shows Honoree by Ruthie Fierberg

"The Mayor of Broadway" talks about being honored by Bill and Dorothy Berloni at the fifth annual event October 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 29, 2018

Why Waitress Stars Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro Aren’t Just ‘Visiting TV Actors’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The real-life husband and wife have a long history with musical theatre—and their Waitress songwriter Sara Bareilles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 28, 2018

King Lear, With Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, Arrives on Amazon September 28 by Ruthie Fierberg

The BBC adaptation is produced by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child team Colin Callender and Sonia Friedman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 27, 2018

Listen to Idina Menzel Sing ‘Seasons of Love’ in This Exclusive Sneak Peek From Her Live Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Rent star sings the solo version of the anthem on Idina: Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Watch Laura Benanti Rehearse at Home for Broadway’s My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner steps into the role of Eliza Doolittle in the Lincoln Center Theater production starting October 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Playbill Mixtape: Off-Broadway Puffs Star Jessie Cannizarro Shares Her Pre-Show Playlist by Ruthie Fierberg

The original cast member of the Harry Potter spinoff play reveals the tunes she and her castmates listen to before every performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Watch Gavin Creel and Sara Bareilles Sing ‘Bad Idea’ and More Before Waitress' West End Bow by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated songwriter and Tony and Olivier winner performed hits in honor of the musical’s upcoming London engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Tuesday, September 25, 2018

16 Musicals That Got Their Start at NAMT by Ruthie Fierberg

From The Drowsy Chaperone to Come From Away to Songs for a New World, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s annual festival is a launchpad for the musical hits of tomorrow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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