All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Monday, August 27, 2018

Neil Simon’s Closest Friends Remember Him On CBS This Morning by Ruthie Fierberg

The playwright passed away August 26 at the age of 91.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Broadway’s Bonnie Milligan Talks Head Over Heels on CBS by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the musical comedy talks The Go-Go’s, female empowerment, and why the show is for audiences of all ages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM
Sunday, August 26, 2018

Mile 22’s Carlo Albán Proves His Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

After wowing audiences with his subtle performance in the Pulitzer-winning Sweat, Albán brings his talent to the big screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, August 25, 2018

From Broadway’s Wicked to an Emmy Nomination: Al Blackstone Talks Choreographing the Perfect Partner Dance by Ruthie Fierberg

Nominated for So You Think You Can Dance, Blackstone reveals the philosophy that guides his screen work and his classes at Broadway Dance Center and STEPS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 23, 2018

5 Comedic Inspirations Behind Brandon Williams’ Broadway Villain by Ruthie Fierberg

The Gettin’ the Band Back Together star reveals the sources for his Tygen Billows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM

Watch the Illusionists in Their Unbelievable Magic Routine on America’s Got Talent by Ruthie Fierberg

The group brings their act to the small screen before a Broadway return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Laura Benanti Will Star as Eliza Doolittle in Broadway's My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner will take over for Lauren Ambrose beginning in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Tony Winner Judith Light on the Characters That Live in Her by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch her moving response as she reflects on her The Assassination of Gianni Versace character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Craig Zadan by Ruthie Fierberg

The theatre mogul’s unconventional start in theatre, the talent he nurtured, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Tony Nominee Lauren Ambrose to Star in M. Night Shyamalan’s Apple Series by Ruthie Fierberg

The My Fair Lady Star returns to the screen with the untitled psychological thriller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Spring Awakening Star Austin P. McKenzie to Star in Lifetime Movie by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Melchior comes to the small screen September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Neil Patrick Harris Will Reprise His Role as Hedwig at Wigstock Return by Ruthie Fierberg

The all-day drag festival, presented by Harris, husband David Burtka, and Lady Bunny, hits New York September 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Why I Joined Audra McDonald, Capathia Jenkins, Team Mean Girls, and More to Sleep On the Street by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill Senior Features Editor Ruthie Fierberg shares her eye-opening experience from the sixth annual Covenant House Broadway Sleep Out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

Free New York Public Library Event Will Celebrate Alan Jay Lerner by Ruthie Fierberg

The August 27 program will feature selections from My Fair Lady, Camelot, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Watch Misty Copeland and the Dancers of American Ballet Theatre in New Season Trailer by Ruthie Fierberg

Copeland, Hee Seo, and more ABT principals stun in the fall 2018 season preview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Angels in America’s Tony Kushner and Mean Girls’ Tina Fey Talk Each Other’s Genius in Warmly, Jordan by Ruthie Fierberg

Read this excerpt of their illuminating conversation with theatre mogul Jordan Roth from his new email magazine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM
Monday, August 20, 2018

Inside Rehearsals for Sydney’s Evita Starring Tina Arena and Paulo Szot by Ruthie Fierberg

Grab a sneak peek of the Australian company performing the Andrew Lloyd Webber hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Broadway’s Come From Away Inspires New Yorkers to Visit the Canadian Setting of the Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Since the debut of the musical, travel to Gander, Newfoundland, has increased—but the kindness to visitors remains the same.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM
Friday, August 17, 2018

WATCH: George Salazar Sings Be More Chill’s ‘Michael in the Bathroom’ in New Recording by Ruthie Fierberg

Salazar and composer Joe Iconis take us inside their new album Two-Player Game.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

WATCH: Stars of Broadway’s Pretty Woman on the Opening Night Red Carpet by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominee Andy Karl, Samantha Barks, Tony-winning director-choreographer Jerry Mitchell, and more talk about musicalizing the Julia Roberts-Richard Gere classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM
Thursday, August 16, 2018

When These Two Best Friends Aren’t Working on Dear Evan Hansen, They’re Writing This Original Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Dear Evan Hansen associate director Adam Quinn and star of the Dear Evan Hansen national tour Jared Goldsmith premiere MAZKAPAN: A New Magical Musical at Green Room 42 on August 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Full Programming Announced for 15th Annual Fall for Dance Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

The dance fest at New York City Center features premiere works by Tony winner Justin Peck, Sonya Tayeh, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Watch Off-Broadway’s Desperate Measures Bring Hijinks to The Today Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The company of the Drama Desk-winning musical perform a medley on the morning show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

WATCH: George Salazar Sings New Version of Joe Iconis' ‘The Goodbye Song’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Be More Chill star and composer Joe Iconis go inside the studio with the new rendition from Two-Player Game.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

America’s Got Talent Winner Performs Ventriloquist Version of The Drowsy Chaperone's ‘Show Off’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Darci Lynee, season 12 champ, sings from the Broadway musical

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Ariana Grande and James Corden Sing ‘Suddenly Seymour’ in Latest Carpool Karaoke by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning late-night host and pop star go back to their Broadway roots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Broadway’s Ricky Ubeda, Lauren Boyd, and More Join Night of Life to Support The Trevor Project by Ruthie Fierberg

The performance-meets-party kicks off at NYC’s Hudson Terrace August 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Shane O’Regan on Playing 40 Characters in the New York-Bound Private Peaceful by Ruthie Fierberg

The New York premiere of the acclaimed play, based on the novel by the author of War Horse, plays for six weeks only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM
Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Hamilton’s ‘The Schuyler Sisters’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The award-winning music director breaks down Lin-Manuel Miranda’s writing and performances by Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, and Jasmine Cephas Jones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

3 Tips That Got Samantha Barks to Broadway as the New Pretty Woman by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the new movie musical adaptation shares advice from acting coaches Connie de Veer and Jan Elfline.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Watch This Epic ‘Evolution of Lin-Manuel Miranda‘ Medley by Ruthie Fierberg

The producers of #HAM4BEY presents songs from In The Heights, Bring It On, Hamilton, and more in this music video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

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