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Saturday, November 4, 2017

What’s in Your Book?: The Lion King’s Jelani Remy Reveals the Perfect Song to Sing for a Simba Audition by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Disney’s long-running smash sings through his audition repertoire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 3, 2017

Go Inside the Scenic Paint Shop Responsible for the Brilliant Looks of Hello, Dolly!, Frozen, and Thousands More by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill takes you on an exclusive tour of Scenic Arts Studios to see how a Broadway's most vibrant backdrops come to life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Rosie O’Donnell Will Return to the Stage in 2018 by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Tony Awards host and Tony recipient talks about her upcoming turn in the new play by David Rabe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

How Rosie O’Donnell Is Learning Her Lines for Her 2018 Stage Return by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Tony Awards host and Tony recipient talks about her upcoming turn in the new play by David Rabe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Present Laughter, Starring Kevin Kline, Airs November 3 on PBS by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Kline’s Tony-winning performance in the 2017 Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM
Thursday, November 2, 2017

Watch Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack Nail Her New Bright Star Music Video by Ruthie Fierberg

The show’s original leading lady puts a new spin on the show’s opening number, “If You Knew My Story.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Watch Tony Nominee Jonathan Groff and Stephen Colbert Sing From Mindhunter: The Musical! by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor and Late Show host spoof Groff’s new Netflix series in this hilarious (but well-sung) tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Theatre Firsts: Junk’s Ito Aghayere Shares the First Time She Realized a Black Actor Could Do Anything by Ruthie Fierberg

The star reveals the first show that changed her and the line on her resume (hint: it relates to President Obama) that sets her apart from her peers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Watch Matt Doyle and Andy Mientus Compete in This Sing-Off to See Who Knows Spring Awakening Better by Ruthie Fierberg

The two Broadway stars face off to see who knows the Duncan Sheik-Steven Sater musical the best.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Watch Matt Doyle and Andy Mientus Take On Playbill’s Spring Awakening Sing-Off Challenge by Ruthie Fierberg

The two Broadway stars team up to see how well they still remember the lyrics to the Duncan Sheik-Steven Sater musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Watch Tony Winner Jessie Mueller and Tony Nominee Danielle Brooks in Highlights From Voices for the Voiceless by Ruthie Fierberg

Mueller took on a Joni Mitchell classic, while Brooks offered a song from Purlie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

How Broadway’s The Lion King Launched Disney Theatrical Productions by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical phenomenon helped create the division of Walt Disney Studios that has become a producing giant in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Watch This First Glimpse of Fox’s A Christmas Story Live! by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a look at Maya Rudolph and her on-screen family in a sneak peek at the live television event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Disney’s The Lion King By the Numbers by Ruthie Fierberg

How many puppets does the show use? How much does Mufasa’s mask weigh? Find out below!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What Keeps The Lion King Going 20 Years and Counting by Ruthie Fierberg

In its 20th year, The Lion King continues its reign as one of Broadway’s most visually stunning and beloved musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Meet the Woman Who Opened in Broadway’s The Lion King 20 Years Ago—and Never Left by Ruthie Fierberg

How original cast member Lindiwe Dlamini has kept the Disney smash fresh for two decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Did Julie Taymor Come Up With the Mask Designs for Each Lion King Character? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning director and costume designer reveals the one-word ideograph that allowed her to translate animated characters into captivating onstage creatures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Think The Lion King is Hamlet? Think Again. by Ruthie Fierberg

The classic tale of The Lion King has more layers than you think.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Watch Cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Sing ’Candy Man’ on The View by Ruthie Fierberg

Christian Borle and the cast of the Broadway musical perform a special rendition of the beloved tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Dancing With the Stars Celebrates Halloween With a Tribute to Phantom of the Opera by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Season 25 mark All Hallows’ Eve with a number set to the long-running Broadway show’s title song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

The Mayor’s Marcel Spears Shares His Experience Inside the Recording Studio With Tony Winner Daveed Diggs by Ruthie Fierberg

The breakout star of the new ABC comedy series proves his theatre credentials.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 30, 2017

Tony Nominee Hunter Bell Will Lead Second Annual Thespians Go Hollywood Event by Ruthie Fierberg

The benefit is presented by the Educational Theatrical Association and International Thespian Society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

Watch This Incredible A Cappella Wicked Tribute Music Video by Ruthie Fierberg

In celebration of the 14-year anniversary of the Broadway smash, the “The Oz Medley” showcases songs from Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and The Wiz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Meet the Cast of Broadway’s Upcoming Home for the Holidays by Ruthie Fierberg

Who are the powerhouse vocalists performing in this six-week-only special engagement?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

Tony Nominee Zachary Levi Will Be DC Comics’ Latest Superhero by Ruthie Fierberg

The She Loves Me star brings his talents back to the silver screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Tony Nominee Melissa Errico and More Will Sing for Joni Mitchell Birthday Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Proceeds from the benefit go to Howl! Emergency Life Project in partnership with The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Sunday, October 29, 2017

Why Tony Winner Audra McDonald and Hamilton’s Javier Muñoz Are Reading The Children’s Monologues by Ruthie Fierberg

The once-in-a-lifetime event unites world-renowned playwrights and actors to realize the heartrending firsthand stories of South African children in an effort to raise awareness and create c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 28, 2017

16 Times Broadway Stars Wowed Us With Their Renditions of the National Anthem by Ruthie Fierberg

One of the rangiest songs, performers from Hamilton’s Chris Jackson to Dear Evan Hansen’s Ben Platt to Wicked’s Idina Menzel take on “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, October 27, 2017

Watch: Clive Owen, Jin Ha, and the Company of M. Butterfly Talk to Playbill on Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright David Henry Hwang and the principals of the Julie Taymor-directed revival walk the red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Falsettos Airs on PBS October 27 by Ruthie Fierberg

Tune in for the broadcast of the Tony-nominated 2016 revival starring Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

How Tennis Great Andy Roddick Inspired Off-Broadway’s The Last Match by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright Anna Ziegler and the company of her gripping new play capture the psychology and drama of the sport and the lives of the stars who play it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00AM

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