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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Watch Jimmy Buffett and Paul Alexander Nolan Duet on ‘Margaritaville’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The music tycoon and star of his Broadway musical sing on Watch What Happens Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes of the Epic Design of Broadway’s My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

An inside look at designing the ornate set, costumes, lighting, and sound of the ten-time Tony-nominated revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Read Honoree Denzel Washington’s Full Remarks at New Dramatists Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Oscar winner shared what makes him proudest in this moment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Two-Time Tony Winner Nathan Lane Shares His Tonys Do’s and Don’ts by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2018 nominee for Angels in America talks about Broadway’s biggest night, Roy Cohn, and his thoughts on the Met Gala theme.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

British Actor Glenda Jackson Schools Stephen Colbert on the Correct Spelling of 'Theatre' by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominee Jackson talks about her time in Parliament and her return to the stage in Three Tall Women.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Glenda Jackson Schools Stephen Colbert on the Correct Spelling of 'Theatre' by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominee Jackson talks about her time in Parliament and her return to the stage in Three Tall Women.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Once On This Island Seating Guide: Where to Sit for the In-the-Round Experience on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Choose your seat based on the experience you want to have at the Tony-nominated Best Musical Revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Monday, May 14, 2018

Deadpool Star Ryan Reynolds Sings Classic Annie Tune as a Unicorn by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hollywood celeb made a surprise appearance on the South Korean show Masked Singer—and showed off some serious pipes singing “Tomorrow.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

Saturday Night Live Sketch Shows What Happens When Children Put on Rent by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominee Amy Schumer and the cast imagine a G-rated version of the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Friday, May 11, 2018

Carol Burnett on the Most Terrified She’s Ever Been Onstage by Ruthie Fierberg

The legendary performer reveals the time she agreed to do a concert for Stephen Sondheim—without realizing it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s Jamie Parker and His ‘Tradition’ With Daniel Radcliffe by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2018 Tony nominee tells Jimmy Fallon what it’s like to play the iconic wizard on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Thursday, May 10, 2018

How This Costume Designer Took Broadway Skills to One of the Nation’s Flashiest Productions by Ruthie Fierberg

Suzy Benzinger brings her expertise to a complete redesign of Cirque du Soleil’s La Rêve.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

SpongeBob SquarePants Stars Host 13th Annual Broadway JR. Finale by Ruthie Fierberg

The program from The Shubert Foundation and MTI Broadway Junior celebrate the culmination of the year-long program on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Watch This Exclusive Clip From The Seagull Starring Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening, and Corey Stoll by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus Tony-winning director Michael Mayer shares details from behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Mamma Mia! Returns to Movie Theatres for Free Mother's Day Sing-Alongs by Ruthie Fierberg

Here's how to get your free tickets to the May 13 and 25 screenings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Watch This Exclusive Clip of Macbeth Before It Screens in Cinemas Across the U.S. by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a glimpse at the classic from London’s Royal Shakespeare Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Harry Potter-Inspired Off-Broadway Hit Puffs Flies Into Movie Theatres May 9 by Ruthie Fierberg

Puffs: Filmed Live Off-Broadway arrives in U.S. cinemas for two days only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Playbill Acquires Empress Travel and Cruises to Enhance Its Robust Travel Division by Ruthie Fierberg

The acquirement marks a turning point to build on Playbill’s successful Broadway on the High Seas cruises, Broadway on the River, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

What ‘Highly Inappropriate’ Song Did Andrew Rannells Use for Auditions? by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor says he sings it in his Live From Lincoln Center concert May 11, plus he talks The Boys in the Band.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Why Jim Parsons Says It’s Not Too Late for Gay Rom Coms by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Broadway’s The Boys in the Band talks about the importance of gay stories and what it was like inside the rehearsal room for his new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Tony Nominee Lauren Ambrose Finds Her Own Eliza Doolittle by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor shares her personal connection to the journey she takes each night in the Tony-nominated revival of My Fair Lady.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Friday, May 4, 2018

Watch Highlights From the Tony-Nominated Choreography of Broadway’s Carousel by Ruthie Fierberg

See snippets of routines including “Blow High, Blow Low” and the famed dream ballet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

The Cast of SpongeBob SquarePants Brings Bikini Bottom to Rockefeller Center by Ruthie Fierberg

The company of the Tony-nominated musical sings “Hero Is My Middle Name,” by Tony winner Cyndi Lauper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Thursday, May 3, 2018

3 Theatremakers Poised for Major Career Breakthroughs by Ruthie Fierberg

Learn the names Tricia Brouk, Shaina Taub and Patricia Ione Lloyd before their work hits it big.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Watch the Cast of Mean Girls, SpongeBob, and More Chita Rivera Award Nominees Greet the Press by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Yazbeck, Ashley Park, Gavin Lee and more on why you don’t want to miss the May 20 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

See Tony Nominee Marin Mazzie and Other Broadway Stars Perform With Visible Ink by Ruthie Fierberg

The actors lent their talent to the drama therapy program at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Watch the Cast of Mean Girls Perform 'Apex Predator' by Ruthie Fierberg

Tina Fey and cast stop by The Today Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Playbill Mixtape: 2018 Musical Tony Nominees by Ruthie Fierberg

Celebrate the Tony-nominated musicals—like SpongeBob, Mean Girls, and more—and their stars—like Hailey Kilgore and Katrina Lenk—with this ultimate compilation playlis…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wednesday, May 2, 2018