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Friday, October 27, 2017

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
Thursday, October 26, 2017

Broadway’s Todrick Hall Joins Forces With Jason Robert Brown by Ruthie Fierberg

The two will appear together in November at SubCulture as part of Brown’s ongoing artistic residency.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

How Tony Winner Rondi Reed Transforms Into Wicked’s Madame Morrible Each Night by Ruthie Fierberg

See the actor go from fresh face to full makeup as she reveals her transmogrification process for the Broadway smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Watch Cast of Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Perform the High-Energy ‘Queen of Pop’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Trista Dollison and Alan H. Green lead the performance on The Wendy Williams Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Stars of Broadway’s Miss Saigon, Groundhog Day, and More Gather for Puerto Rico Benefit Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

How to get tickets to the night of music and comedy in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals His Son Doesn’t Like Hamilton by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton creator talks “Almost Like Praying,” his son’s harsh criticisms, and freestyles with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Hear Tony Nominees Laura Osnes and Josh Young on the New Album of Broadway-Aimed Angels Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Listen to three EXCLUSIVE tracks before the show’s studio album drops October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Watch: Take a Tour of Haunted Broadway On This Walking Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

From the lore behind the Belasco Theatre to ghost spottings at the New Amsterdam, Playbill reveals highlights from the new Ghostlight Tour: Haunted Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Why You’ll Never Hear Richard Rodgers Songs the Same After Kyle Riabko’s Latest Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The creative mind behind Burt Bacharach Reimagined brings his same innovative style to Richard Rodgers Reimagined.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

Another Way to Win Tickets to See Ben Platt’s Final Performance in Dear Evan Hansen by Ruthie Fierberg

How to enter the raffle to win a ticket package for the Tony winner’s epic finale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

EXCLUSIVE: Broadway’s Jenna Ushkowitz Takes Us Inside the Hello, Again Film by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Glee and Broadway’s Waitress reveals scenes from the upcoming movie musical by Michael John LaChiusa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Watch the Touching Onstage Proposal at Broadway’s Play That Goes Wrong by Ruthie Fierberg

The couple, who met during a production of Sweeney Todd, got engaged on the Lyceum Theatre stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

At Home With Amy Sedaris Premieres October 24 by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor and playwright begins her comedic homemaking TV show—including musical sketches, Tony-winning guest stars, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Monday, October 23, 2017

Tony Winner Denis O’Hare Plays Edgar Allan Poe in New Biopic by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the actor and executive producer talk about the man and mystery behind the upcoming Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Tony Nominee Matthew Morrison and Wife Renee Welcome Their First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Hairspray star and lead of Glee celebrates the arrival of his son.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Theatre Jobs: Do You Have What It Takes to be an Associate Director on Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

Kinky Boots associate director D.B. Bonds tells Playbill what it takes to mount and maintain eight companies of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

17 Broadway-Inspired Costumes for Halloween 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

Cheap and simple ideas for theatre fans—whether you’re going solo or as a group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 20, 2017

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Patti LuPone’s ‘Buenos Aires’ From Evita by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Rudetsky break down Andrew Lloyd Webber’s genius melodies, Tim Rice’s intricate rhymes schemes, and LuPone’s crazy range.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Meera Syal Will Be Annie’s New Miss Hannigan in London Production by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor joins the company in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

She Loves Me Airs on PBS October 20 by Ruthie Fierberg

The performance, originally filmed for the streaming service BroadwayHD, airs as part of the Great Performances series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

How Jason Robert Brown Keeps His SubCulture Residency Fresh 30 Concerts In and Counting by Ruthie Fierberg

Why audiences return month after month to each residency concert just to hear the Tony-winning composer in his artistic home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Original Effie White Jennifer Holliday Visits London’s Dreamgirls by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner took in a performance at the Savoy Theatre to celebrate her birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Tony Nominee Jonathan Groff Reveals How He Got His Start Over the Rainbow by Ruthie Fierberg

You won’t believe who he played in this very special production of The Wizard of Oz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

How Two-Time Tony Nominee Alison Fraser Made a Career of Playing the Villain by Ruthie Fierberg

Now starring in Squeamish, the actor shares memories from the decisive roles of her storied 40-year career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Watch Director Rachel Chavkin Go Behind the Scenes of Hadestown’s Live Recording by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear a clip of “Livin’ It Up on Top” from the hit Off-Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Broadway Artists Set for World Premiere of American Dance Spectacular by Ruthie Fierberg

A red-hot exploration of dance in the 20th century, the new show plays Connecticut and New York this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Jason Alexander Has Words of Wisdom for Actor Who Plays His Pretty Woman Character on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner offered a warning to Jason Danieley on The Wendy Williams Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

How Angels in America Led Andrew Garfield to Lip Sync to Whitney Houston by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the upcoming Broadway transfer appeared on Ellen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Watch Hamilton’s Jordan Fisher Dance to ‘You’re Welcome’ from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Moana on Dancing With the Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

As part of Disney Night, Fisher danced to the remix of the Moana tune for which he also provided the vocals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Why Clive Owen Chose M. Butterfly for His Broadway Return by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar-nominated actor explains why on Live With Kelly and Ryan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic