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Monday, November 27, 2017

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

Meet the Winners of The 2017 Ensemblist Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

These four actors are the epitome of Broadway’s hardworking enesmbles—and four names you should know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 26, 2017

Where Is the Original Cast of Broadway’s Hamilton Now? by Ruthie Fierberg

Lin-Manuel Miranda constantly makes headlines, but what about Leslie Odom, Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, and the rest of Broadway’s founding company?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 24, 2017

Watch Backstage as Two ‘Stage Managers’ Make Sure Nothing Goes Right in The Play That Goes Wrong by Ruthie Fierberg

The smash play’s real stage manager shows what it takes to make it look like everything goes wrong at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Watch Backstage as Two ‘Stage Techs’ Make Sure Nothing Goes Right in The Play That Goes Wrong by Ruthie Fierberg

The smash play’s real stage manager shows what it takes to make it look like everything goes wrong at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 23, 2017

8 Theatrical Moments From 2017 For Which We’re #Grateful by Ruthie Fierberg

This Thanksgiving, we look back on 8 times the theatre community broke barriers, made history, and made a difference in the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Mixtape: Thanksgiving Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

Whether traveling to family, cooking the big meal in the kitchen, or needing some pre-dinner musical stylings, this playlist hits the spot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Hamilton’s Jordan Fisher Crowned Dancing With the Stars Season 25 Winner by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch his reaction to being named champion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Watch Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, and More in the New Pitch Perfect 3 Music Video by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast of the a cappella trilogy joined contestants of The Voice for this mashup of “Freedom” and “Cups.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

17 Broadway Shows Best for Families by Ruthie Fierberg

The plays and musicals right for theatregoers of all ages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Watch The Voice’s Addison Agen Sing Waitress’ ‘She Used to Be Mine’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The singer used the Sara Bareilles song to compete in the Top 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Watch Hamilton’s Jordan Fisher Freestyle His Way Into the Dancing With the Stars Finale by Ruthie Fierberg

Will Fisher be crowned champion on the November 21 finale?

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM
Monday, November 20, 2017

How Phantom of the Opera’s Laird Mackintosh ‘Aged Up’ to Continue With the Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The ballet dancer and former Raoul now plays one of Phantom’s most endearing roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Kelli O’Hara and Her Tony-Nominated Director Talk About Her First Series by Ruthie Fierberg

O’Hara and The Humans’ Arian Moayed talk new thriller The Accidental Wolf—plus how she feels about London’s King and I.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM
Friday, November 17, 2017

Broadway’s Indecent Airs November 17 on PBS by Ruthie Fierberg

The landmark play was penned by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Why Leslie Odom Jr. Has Had to Turn Down Auditions by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton Tony winner talks about the types of roles he plays; he also sings from his Christmas album on Harry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Audra McDonald, Daryl Roth, Oskar Eustis, and More Inducted Into Theater Hall of Fame by Ruthie Fierberg

The class of 2017 also includes Marin Mazzie and Matthew Broderick, playwrights Arthur Kopit and Tina Howe, and theatre critic Ernie Schier.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM

Watch John Leguizamo Give the Inside Scoop on Latin History for Morons Live From the Red Carpet by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated writer and actor tells Playbill what audiences can do to uncover erased histories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

Watch Zac Efron Give an Inside Look at Rehearsals for The Greatest Showman by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the movie musical from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul shared footage of rehearsal for one of his big numbers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

From Sweet Charity to Pippin to Wicked: Ben Vereen Takes Us Through His Luminous Career by Ruthie Fierberg

The artist reflects on his humble beginnings and his over half-century career as one of Broadway’s great performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Take a Sneak Peek at Gabrielle Ruiz’s Solo In Tomorrow Night’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the musical clip from the November 17 episode before it airs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

A Never-Before-Seen Inside Look at Alvin Ailey Dance’s Rehearsal for Victoria by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch as choreographer Gustavo Ramirez Sansano creates his latest work for Alvin Ailey’s City Center season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Jason Robert Brown Adds a Second Show at SubCulture With Stephen Schwartz by Ruthie Fierberg

The two award-winning composers add a 10PM performance to their December concert date.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Ben Platt to Appear in People’s Sexiest Man Alive Issue by Ruthie Fierberg

The 24-year-old Tony winner earns the title of Sexiest Broadway Performer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Patrick Wilson and Kelli O’Hara Preview Their Highly-Anticipated Brigadoon by Ruthie Fierberg

The star performers both say they feel “home” in Christopher Wheeldon’s production for City Center Encores!, which opens November 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

Go Behind the Scenes of the Bryan Cranston-Led Network by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-winning director Ivo van Hove takes us inside his London stage adaptation of the 1970s Oscar-winning film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Journey’s End Will Get Spring 2018 Wide Theatrical Release by Ruthie Fierberg

The film based on the WWI play will debut in the U.S. next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

You’ll Never Believe How Dick Van Dyke Got Started in Show Business by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner and performing icon tells Harry Connick Jr. how he fell into entertainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Watch Cheyenne Jackson Croon for Harry Connick Jr. by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway star and lead in American Horror Story sings his answers to all of the talk-show host’s questions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Beanie Feldstein Shares How She and Dear Evan Hansen Star Ben Platt Became Besties by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Hello, Dolly! and Lady Bird looks back on the beginning of her friendship, reveals the root of the name Beanie, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Tony Winner Nathan Lane Will Appear on The Blacklist’s 100th Episode by Ruthie Fierberg

The acclaimed actor, set to return to Broadway in the revival of Angels in America, guest stars on the TV show’s upcoming milestone broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

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