All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Friday, April 20, 2018

Tina Fey Surprises Her Fans at Mean Girls on Broadway, Plus a Performance From Barrett Wilbert Weed by Ruthie Fierberg

Fey also shared her memories from opening night while stopping by The Tonight Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Read Reviews for Broadway’s Latest Revival of My Fair Lady, Starring Lauren Ambrose by Ruthie Fierberg

What did critics think of the Bartlett Sher-helmed Lincoln Center Theater production?

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19PM

Antonio Banderas Says He’s Coming Back to Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Nine has a new theatre project in the works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Sutton Foster and Younger Cast Will Take Part in Q&A at ATX Television Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

Creator Darren Star, Miriam Shor, Molly Bernard, and more will appear at the June fest to offer a sneak peek at the upcoming fifth season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Broadway’s Bandstand, Starring Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, Will Hit Cinemas in June by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical comes to the silver screen via Fathom Events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Tony Winner Alan Cumming Sings From ‘Instinct the Musical’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor imagines his CBS series as a Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

My Fair Lady Officially Opens on Broadway April 19 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Bartlett Sher-helmed revival stars Lauren Ambrose and Harry Hadden-Paton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Playbill Mixtape: Musical Theatre 101, 2000s Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

You might think you know the early aughts, but do you really know all of these milestone musicals?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Laurie Metcalf Reveals Her Pre-Show Ritual for Three Tall Women by Ruthie Fierberg

For the Tony winner and Oscar nominee, the play begins long before the house lights go down.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Watch Lea Michele and American Idol Contestant Ada Vox Rock ‘Defying Gravity’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Glee star and the competitor duet on the Wicked anthem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM
Monday, April 16, 2018

Watch This Exclusive Sneak Peek From NBC’s Rise by Ruthie Fierberg

Before the April 17 episode, take a look at the latest clip starring Josh Radnor, Rosie Perez, and Auli’i Cravalho.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Watch the Three Donnas Sing ‘MacArthur Park’ and More From Summer: The Donna Summer Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

LaChanze, Ariana DeBose, and Storm Lever lead the cast of the new bio-musical in a performance on The Today Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

John Mulaney and the Cast of SNL Parody Les Misérables—With Lobsters by Ruthie Fierberg

The April 14 episode featured a medley with rewritten lyrics of “Who Am I?” and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Sunday, April 15, 2018

What Was Frankie Grande’s Very First Audition Like and Who Became His First Onstage Kiss? by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Off-Broadway’s Cruel Intentions answers Playbill’s theatre firsts column.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 13, 2018

Take a First Look at Broadway’s New Revival of My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch highlights from the Lincoln Center Theater production, now in previews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

How Joshua Jackson’s Co-Star Moved Him to Sobs in Children of a Lesser God by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor talks about the first read-through of the Tony-winning play and his struggle to keep it together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry, and Renée Fleming Talk Pre-Show Rituals and More on Carousel Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the live red carpet interviews with the cast of the new Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Hedwig Star Hannah Corneau Releases New EP by Ruthie Fierberg

The singer-songwriter drops the first of three new music videos with Broadway collaborators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM
Thursday, April 12, 2018

Dance Musical Series Pose, With Billy Porter, MJ Rodriguez, and More, Sets June Premiere by Ruthie Fierberg

The eight-episode series from executive producer Ryan Murphy will air on FX this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Broadway’s Andrew Keenan-Bolger Releases His Award-Winning Short Film by Ruthie Fierberg

The Newsies star turns director for the love story Sign. Watch it here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Scandal’s Kerry Washington Says She Wants to Move to New York and Do More Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor says she misses the stage now that her Shondaland series is coming to a close.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Kevin Kline, Melissa Errico, and More to Uncover History of My Fair Lady in Lincoln Center Talk by Ruthie Fierberg

Lincoln Center Theater hosts a free conversation about the evolution of the landmark Lerner & Loewe musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

How Joshua Jackson Learned Signed English for Broadway’s Children of a Lesser God by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor stops by Kelly & Ryan to discuss the massive learning curve for his Main Stem debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Colin Donnell Proves His Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway star talks about trading spats for scrubs on Chicago Med (for now) and the invaluable lesson he learned from Tyne Daly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, April 9, 2018

Watch Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, and the Mean Girls Answer Your Opening Night Questions by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus hear from stars Taylor Louderman, Erika Henningsen, Ashley Park, Kate Rockwell, and more on the pink carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Listen to Exclusive Excerpt From Tony Winner Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Failing Up by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner lends his voice to the recording of his Failing Up in this audio excerpt about discovering Aaron Burr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Darren Criss and Lea Michele Are Going on Tour Together by Ruthie Fierberg

The Glee stars announced the LM/DC Tour with concert dates across the U.S. later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM
Thursday, April 5, 2018

How Much Sand Does Broadway’s Once on This Island Need? by Ruthie Fierberg

Award-winning scenic designer Dane Laffrey shares the facts, hidden details, and Haitian inspiration behind his genius concept.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Elaine Stritch, Kelli O'Hara, More Appear in Upcoming Documentary Revealing Secrets of the Carlyle Hotel by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the trailer for the film, which aims to take audiences behind closed doors of the landmark hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Playbill Mixtape: Great Comet Star Grace McLean Shares Her Inspiration Playlist by Ruthie Fierberg

The artist compiles the songs that spark her music prior to her April 20 concert at the Sheen Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Gabriel Ebert, Jon Michael Hill, and Namir Smallwood to Star in LCT3’s Pass Over by Ruthie Fierberg

The trio will lead Antoinette Nwandu’s contemporary take on the Exodus story at Lincoln Center Theater this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

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