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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

Terrence McNally Documentary Sets Tribeca Film Festival Premiere Date and Post-Screening Talk by Ruthie Fierberg

A conversation with McNally, Nathan Lane, Chita Rivera, and more will follow the debut screening of Every Act of Life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Harry Potter-Inspired Off-Broadway Hit Puffs Will Fly Into Movie Theatres by Ruthie Fierberg

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Turning Trash Into Fashion for a Re-Envisioned Once on This Island by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-winning designer Clint Ramos reveals the philosophy behind Broadway’s Ahrens and Flaherty revival and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

TDF to Honor Angels in America’s Tony Kushner at 2018 Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

The non-profit institution will honor the Pulitzer Prize winner as well as director James Lapine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Mad Men’s Bryan Batt Will Play God at New Orleans’s Petit Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

The La Cage and Seussical star leads An Act of God in his hometown this May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

Monday, April 2, 2018

What You Didn’t See on Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

How the musical went down from inside Brooklyn’s Marcy Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Colman Domingo Proves His Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

Before Fear the Walking Dead, the TV star earned a Tony nod and now returns to Broadway with Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, March 30, 2018

Andrea Martin Gets Pulled Over in Exclusive Clip From The Good Fight by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony winner returns to the series as a guest star on the April 1 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Caissie Levy and Patti Murin Talk Frozen on The Today Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage sisters discuss bringing the Disney animated film to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

Why Three Tall Women’s Opulent Set Was Designed By Skype by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch director Joe Mantello and stars Laurie Metcalf, Glenda Jackson, and Alison Pill share behind-the-scenes info about their new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Thursday, March 29, 2018

What Sets Broadway Dreams Apart From Other Training Programs by Ruthie Fierberg

From Hamilton to Frozen, this musical theatre boot camp prepares aspiring performers to book jobs in Broadway’s hottest shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Watch New Mashup of Sara Bareilles, John Legend, and Jesus Christ Superstar Tunes by Ruthie Fierberg

From the minds that brought you #HAM4BEY comes #LEGENDS4SUPERSTAR.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Watch Hamilton’s Javier Muñoz Sing on Full Frontal With Samantha Bee by Ruthie Fierberg

In this parody, the Broadway star persuades the talk-show host to go to Puerto Rico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

National Dance Institute Will Honor Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony winner will be recognized at NDI’s annual gala, emceed by Tony nominee Terrence Mann.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Inside Episode 3 of Rise With Star Ted Sutherland by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor who plays Simon Saunders shares insights into the March 27 episode in this video interview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Inside Episode 3 of NBC’s Rise With Star Ted Sutherland by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor who plays Simon Saunders shares insights into the March 27 episode in this video interview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Tony Kushner and Andrew Garfield Take a Deep Dive Into Angels in America With Christiane Amanpour by Ruthie Fierberg

The in-depth interview marks the pair’s only television interview together to date.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Leslie Odom, Jr. Tells Stephen Colbert the Moment That Put Him on the Path to Hamilton Success by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner discussed his new book Failing Up and why he almost quit acting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Returning to the Rock 'n' Roll of Jesus Christ Superstar by Ruthie Fierberg

How Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert resurrects Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s initial vision.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Julie Taymor to Receive Stage Director and Choreographers Society's ‘Mr. Abbott’ Lifetime Achievement Award by Ruthie Fierberg

Kenny Leon, Jack O'Brien, and more will pay tribute to the Tony winner at the April 2 gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:05PM

SubCulture’s Concert Series GatherNYC Aims to Make Classical Music Chic by Ruthie Fierberg

Beyoncé meets Bach in the weekly event that combines performances by acclaimed musicians and a coffee clutch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

100 Theatres Sign on for Samuel French’s Free Ticketing Initiative by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwrights Welcome offers free day-of tickets to eligible playwrights at these participating venues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Watch Chris Evans Explain How to Make a Bad Guy Likable in Lobby Hero by Ruthie Fierberg

Evans, Michael Cera, Brian Tyree Henry, and more greet Playbill LIVE on the opening night red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Stephanie J. Block Will Play Cher in the Upcoming Cher Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony nominee will play the music icon in the Broadway-bound musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

Monday, March 26, 2018

Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Sing in Sneak Peek Music Video from Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony nominee belts it out as Judas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Watch Andrew Garfield, Denise Gough, Tony Kushner, and More Reveal Secrets Behind Angels in America by Ruthie Fierberg

The company of the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning epic greet Playbill on their Broadway opening night red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

Richard Short Proves His Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Mary Kills People shares a defining career moment alongside Mark Rylance and what to expect from his upcoming stage turn as Richard Burton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Dear Evan Hansen's Rachel Bay Jones Lands CBS Comedy Pilot by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner will appear in the new comedy God Friended Me.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Could the NFL’s Rooney Rule Help Solve Broadway’s Diversity Problem? by Ruthie Fierberg

Arts administrator and theatre manager Jim Joseph presents a case for one method of increasing the inclusivity of voices in commercial theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, March 23, 2018

Shoshana Bean Teams Up With Travis Wall in Music Video for Her Cover of The Greatest Showman’s ‘This Is Me’ by Ruthie Fierberg

So You Think You Can Dance star Wall brings an original dance piece to the Wicked alum's acoustic rendition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

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