All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

What Is Zac Efron’s Favorite Thing to Do On Camera? by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor who broke out with High School Musical reveals what he loves most about movie musicals and his upcoming turn in The Greatest Showman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

6 Other Broadway Actors to Spot in The Greatest Showman by Ruthie Fierberg

Hugh Jackman and Keala Settle may be front and center, but true theatre fans will get a thrill seeing these faces on the screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

13 Broadway Faves Share Their Family Holiday Recipes by Ruthie Fierberg

From Tony winner Stephen Flaherty’s holiday cookies to SpongeBob star Ethan Slater’s Lox and Latkes, you can make sweet and savory staples of Broadway kitchens in your own home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Greatest Showman Opens in Cinemas Nationwide Today by Ruthie Fierberg

The Golden Globe-nominated original movie musical starring Tony winner Hugh Jackman with songs by Pasek and Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Greatest Showman Opens in Cinemas Nationwide December 20 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Golden Globe-nominated movie musical stars Tony winner Hugh Jackman and features songs by Pasek and Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Watch Cynthia Erivo, Jeremy Jordan, Keala Settle, and Hugh Jackman in Rehearsal for The Greatest Showman by Ruthie Fierberg

This song from the new movie musical moved Jackman to defy doctor’s orders and join in with his fellow Broadway stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Waitress Star Betsy Wolfe and Musician Adam Krauthamer Now Married by Ruthie Fierberg

The current star of the Sara Bareilles musical shared photos from her wedding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

5 Iconic Moments From Elf Theatregoers Can Catch Onstage in Elf the Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

See how the team behind Elf the Musical musicalized these trademark scenes from the Will Ferrell holiday classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Pasek & Paul Song That Got Them Hired for Greatest Showman by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winners reveal what song they used to get the writing gig and which surprising song was the most organic to compose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Actor Rebecca Ferguson Uses a Pop Song to Bring Life to an Opera Star in Greatest Showman by Ruthie Fierberg

The breakout song “Never Enough” is a collaboration of Ferguson’s acting and Loren Allred’s voice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, December 18, 2017

Watch The Greatest Showman Get the Todrick Hall Treatment by Ruthie Fierberg

Former Kinky Boots’ Lola and current star of Broadway’s Chicago sings a mashup of Pasek and Paul songs from the new movie musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Three-Time Tony Winner Mark Rylance Speaks to Playbill Live on Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony- and Oscar-winning star talks about taking on a new royal role in Farinelli and the King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Relive 10 Musical Numbers From A Christmas Story Live! by Ruthie Fierberg

In case you missed it: Here’s a video recap from the event starring Maya Rudolph, Jane Krakowski, Ana Gasteyer, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

EXCLUSIVE: Watch This Incredible A Cappella Medley of Pasek & Paul’s Greatest Showman by Ruthie Fierberg

Ahead of the film’s December 20 release, the new music video previews songs you won’t be able to get out of your head.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, December 16, 2017

Why Hugh Jackman Hated His Own Voice Until The Greatest Showman by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner says it was difficult to listen to himself until he sang the score of the upcoming movie musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Meet the Kid Cast of A Christmas Story Live! by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the kids rehearse on set before the live television event December 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

How The Play That Goes Wrong Defied All Odds to Become Broadway’s Longest-Running Play by Ruthie Fierberg

Inside the business behind turning this London transfer into a New York hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Watch This Moving Dual-Language Version of Lion King’s ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The acoustic rendition features Broadway’s Nala and Mexico City’s Simba.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Tony Winner Billy Crudup Explains What to Expect From His New Off-Broadway Play by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor tells Jimmy Fallon about his one-man play Harry Clarke and the crazy experience he shared with Cate Blanchett.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Monday, December 11, 2017

New York City Ballet Appoints Interim Artistic Management Team Following Allegations Against Peter Martins by Ruthie Fierberg

After allegations of sexual harassment against Ballet Master Peter Martins, the Company finds new leadership.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

Broadway’s Kyle Dean Massey, Bryonha Marie Parham, and More Sing for the Holidays in The Tappy Christmas Special by Ruthie Fierberg

The video from Tappy’s Christopher Rice evokes the old-time variety special with song and tap dance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Daring Choreographer Sonya Tayeh Breaks Down Some of Her Most Iconic Numbers by Ruthie Fierberg

The Lortel- and Obie-winning innovator gives an inside look at her past work and biggest challenge staging Hundred Days Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM
Saturday, December 9, 2017

What’s In Your Book? How an Audition 5 Years Ago Led Kara Lindsay to Beautiful by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Wicked star sings through her repertoire and proves why you should never give up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, December 8, 2017

Tony Winner Faith Prince to Star in San Diego Staging of a New Play From This Is Us Writer by Ruthie Fierberg

Bekah Brunstetter’s The Cake tackles questions of personal beliefs versus the rights of others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

The Good Wife’s Josiah Bania and The Mayor’s Marcel Spears Join Cast of Ironbound by Ruthie Fierberg

The two join Tony nominee Marin Ireland in the upcoming Geffen Playhouse production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Exclusive: Watch Broadway’s Arielle Jacobs Nail ‘The Wizard and I’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The recently announced new Princess Jasmine in Aladdin on Broadway sings from Wicked in her Feinstein’s/54 Below concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Frozen’s Kristen Bell Tells Us What to Expect From Encore! by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Bell host now-grown musical theatre kids recreating their high school production of Into the Woods on the December 10 premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 7, 2017

How to Throw a Broadway-Themed Holiday Party by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton- and Dear Evan Hansen-inspired cocktail recipes, theatre-based snacks, and playlists you need for your seasonal soirée.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Watch Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson Turn His CBS Series Into a Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee sings an original song from Bull The Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Call Me by Your Name’s Armie Hammer Asks Neil Patrick Harris for Advice Before His Broadway Debut by Ruthie Fierberg

The movie star will make his Main Stem debut this summer in Straight White Men.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Take a 360-Degree Glimpse at the Set of Roundabout’s The Last Match by Ruthie Fierberg

Scenic designer Tim Mackabee gives us a tour of the set that evokes the U.S. Open’s famed Arthur Ashe Stadium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

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