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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

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
Monday, August 13, 2018

WATCH: George Salazar Sings an Off-Brand Song From Be More Chill by Ruthie Fierberg

Joe Iconis and Salazar go inside the album Two-Player Game on the special recording of the tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

What Disney Song Makes Darren Criss Cry Every Time? by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch him sing with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Watch Heidi Blickentsaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Sing Out in TV’s Freaky Friday Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney Channel Original Movie features a score by Tony winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Sunday, August 12, 2018

Read This Exclusive Excerpt From Alexandra Silber’s White Hot Grief Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

Star of Broadway’s most recent Fiddler on the Roof and author of After Anatevka, shares her Stephen Sondheim connection in this chapter from her second book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 10, 2018

How Disney Shows Are Changing the Landscape of the American Musical Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Over 100 million Americans have engaged with a licensed Disney show—how the theatrical behemoth did it and why it’s important to theatrelovers everywhere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

How One Man’s Double Life on Wall Street and Dive Bars Landed Him an Off-Broadway Show by Ruthie Fierberg

After writing jokes for Jay Leno and warming up for Stephen Colbert, comedian Paul Mercurio comes to Off-Broadway with Permission to Speak.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Thursday, August 9, 2018

Atalla Ayan Named ‘Emerging Star of the Year’ at San Francisco Opera by Ruthie Fierberg

The tenor was voted the winner of the 2018 Emerging Star Competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Bette Midler on Why Hello, Dolly! Is One of the Highlights of Her Life by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner talks to Good Morning America about returning to the role on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Hear Joe Iconis’ ‘Kaboom’ Like You’ve Never Heard It Before by Ruthie Fierberg

Iconis and George Salazar go inside the album Two-Player Game on this special recording of the song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Daphne Rubin-Vega Kicks Off Rebel Verses Youth Arts Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

In partnership with the Vineyard Theatre and Developing Artists, the Rent star, Brandon Victor Dixon, and more will perform during the August festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Dana Delaney on Playing 1 of 5 Betties in Off-Broadway's Collective Rage by Ruthie Fierberg

The MCC Theater production begins August 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Boston Ballet's New Season Opens With Trio of Jerome Robbins Works by Ruthie Fierberg

The company presents the Genius at Play program beginning in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

How George Salazar Wound Up Singing 'Broadway Here I Come' for Two-Player Game by Ruthie Fierberg

Composer Joe Iconis and Salazar take audiences inside their new studio album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

How Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Create a Believable Mother-Daughter Swap in Freaky Friday by Ruthie Fierberg

Disney’s new musical adaptation from Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey premieres August 10 on Disney Channel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

WATCH: Pose Star Mj Rodriguez Sings New Version of ‘Home’ From The Wiz by Ruthie Fierberg

Rodriguez reprises her performance after singing the anthem on the FX series, recently renewed for a second season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

WATCH: Joe Iconis and George Salazar Sing ‘‘Two-Player Game’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Be More Chill composer and star go inside the album of a different musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Monday, August 6, 2018

Jeremy Jordan to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The Newsies and Smash alum will be the September guest artist at Brown's SubCulture residency show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44PM

Cynthia Erivo Sings With Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture August 6 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner performs as part of Brown’s residency.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

How to Win a Walk-On Role in Kinky Boots, Tickets to Mean Girls, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Prizeo launches its first Broadway Collection of prizes to benefit worthy causes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Skylar Astin Joins Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as a ‘Reimagined’ Greg by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage and screen favorite takes on a familiar character for the series' fourth and final season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel to Launch Book Tour This Fall by Ruthie Fierberg

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Steven Levenson, and Val Emmich will hit ten cities across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, August 3, 2018

NT Live Will Broadcast Alan Bennett’s Allelujah! This Fall by Ruthie Fierberg

The play opened at London’s National Theatre this past July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Thursday, August 2, 2018

Playbill Mixtape: Writers You Should Know Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

Learn the names of these songwriters—outside of Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

WATCH: Head Over Heels Choreographer Spencer Liff Teaches the Dance to ‘We Got the Beat’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy-nominated So You Think You Can Dance choreographer breaks down the moves from his latest Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Mandy Gonzalez Releases New Music Video 'You Can Keep Your Hat On' by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton and In The Heights star belts it out in this new track.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival Returns October 2018 by Ruthie Fierberg

The fest includes a mounting of Tony-winning director’s Waiting for Godot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces 60th Anniversary Season by Ruthie Fierberg

Once On This Island’s Camille A. Brown is among the slated performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar Leads Lincoln Center Theater’s 24th Annual Directors Lab by Ruthie Fierberg

The intensive kicks off August 6 for directors from around the globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Watch David Cook’s Pre-Show Ritual Backstage at Kinky Boots by Ruthie Fierberg

How does the former American Idol singer get ready to play Charlie Price?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Lincoln Center TKTS Booth to List Ticket Prices—Not Percents by Ruthie Fierberg

The change goes into effect August 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

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