All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

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
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Who Won Gypsy of the Year 2017? by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sets another fundraising record—plus a recap of the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Keegan-Michael Key Reveals the Hardest Thing for Him and Amy Schumer to Do Onstage by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Key & Peele shares stories from his Broadway debut in Meteor Shower.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM

Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing Her Jazzy Rendition of ‘Silent Night’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Grammy winner brings her delicate vocals to the Christmas song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Watch the Company of SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical Greet Playbill on the Opening Night Red Carpet by Ruthie Fierberg

Director Tina Landau, Tony winner Christopher Gattelli, Ethan Slater, Gavin Lee, Lilli Cooper, and more talk Bikini Bottom on Playbill’s Facebook live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

What Did Critics Think of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Woman in White in London? by Ruthie Fierberg

The revival from the Phantom of the Opera composer runs through February 2018 at the Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Monday, December 4, 2017

Lea Salonga, Merle Dandridge, Alex Newell, Michael Arden, and More Share Secrets Behind Once on This Island by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the cast and creative team of the Broadway revival divulge insights into the new production on Playbill’s red carpet live stream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Lorraine Hansberry Documentary Will Air on PBS in January by Ruthie Fierberg

Featuring interviews with Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, and more, the film dives into Hansberry’s life and art beyond A Raisin in the Sun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Playbill Travel Announces Its Star-Studded Cruise to the Greek Isles by Ruthie Fierberg

Plan your fantasy getaway for Broadway on the High Seas: Greece and travel with Broadway’s best.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

How To Create a Hit Cabaret by Ruthie Fierberg

Joe’s Pub’s Tori Scott shares her advice to stage the perfect set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, December 3, 2017

Watch Actor Saoirse Ronan Spoof ‘Liza With a Z’ on Saturday Night Live by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar-nominated Irish actor re-wrote the lyrics to Liza Minnelli’s famous tune for her opening monologue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Saturday, December 2, 2017

Liza Minnelli Will Join Michael Feinstein for One-Night Concert in Las Vegas by Ruthie Fierberg

Tickets go on sale this month for the March 2018 show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31PM

Tony Yazbeck Unexpectedly Reschedules Green42 Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated performer cancels his December 2 show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

Broadway’s Hello, Dolly! Celebrates Bette Midler’s Birthday in Onstage Surprise by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the cast toast in song to their leading lady.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Smash’s Mara Davi and Husband Expecting Their First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage and screen star announced her pregnancy via Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM
Friday, December 1, 2017

Watch Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo and Wicked’s Shoshana Bean Cover This Taylor Swift Song by Ruthie Fierberg

You’re going to need a moment after this version of “I Did Something Bad.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:50PM

Watch: Steven Pasquale Takes Us Inside His Dressing Room at Lincoln Center Theater by Ruthie Fierberg

The Drama Desk nominee and lead of LCT’s Junk talks about leading the new play and his space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Phillipa Soo, Uma Thurman, and More Talk to Playbill on the Opening Night Red Carpet by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the company of Broadway’s The Parisian Woman greet Playbill moments after stepping offstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Watch Meteor Shower’s Laura Benanti Reprise Her Melania Trump by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner appeared in character on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Jonathan Groff-Led Mindhunter Renewed for Second Season by Ruthie Fierberg

The Netflix series has been picked up for Season 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Rachel Bloom Relives Her Musical Cruise Ship Days for Seth Meyers by Ruthie Fierberg

The star and creator of the CW musical comedy series performs a number from her early days.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Tams-Witmark Secures Global Rights to An American in Paris by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical library acquires licensing rights for the Gershwin musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Sing His Version of Great Comet’s ’Sonya Alone’ by Ruthie Fierberg

He dedicated his new lyrics to director Rachel Chavkin and composer Dave Malloy in honor of their Smithsonian awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

This New Play May Just Be the Next Vagina Monologues by Ruthie Fierberg

Vanessa Williams, Judith Light, Maulik Pancholy, and more perform the new play Right Before I Go in a one-night-only reading December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Watch Leslie Odom Jr. Sing From Rent With Watch What Happens Live’s Andy Cohen by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner relives a moment from his Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Follow This Sweeney Todd Recipe to Make the Off-Broadway Hit's Pies at Home by Ruthie Fierberg

Go inside Mrs. Lovett’s kitchen with official pie baker (and former White House pastry chef) Bill Yosses at the Barrow Street Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Theatre Firsts: Star of New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker Tiler Peck Shares Her First Moment As the Sugar Plum Fairy by Ruthie Fierberg

Having danced Balanchine, Robbins, Stroman, Wheeldon, and more, the award-winning principal dancer reveals the first time she felt like a true ballerina.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Tony-Nominated Actor Maria Dizzia on Choosing Karens Unanimous for Her Directorial Debut by Ruthie Fierberg

She and writer Olli Haaskivi call the new film The Muppets Take Manhattan without the Muppets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

What Happened When Carol Burnett Fell Asleep Onstage in Once Upon a Mattress? by Ruthie Fierberg

The comedy icon shares the story from her big New York break on Live with Kelly & Ryan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Monday, November 27, 2017

21 Theatre-Related Charities to Donate to on #GivingTuesday by Ruthie Fierberg

Take the lead from Broadway favorites like Brian Stokes Mitchell, Stephanie J. Block, Capathia Jenkins, and more and support the arts this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda on Curb Your Enthusiasm by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton creator guest stars on the season’s final two episodes of Larry David’s HBO comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

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