All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

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

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Parodies Les Misérables in New Song About Female Pleasure by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch “The Song for Men Who Can’t Please Women” from The CW’s musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

Writing Team Behind Broadway’s Tuck Everlasting Reveal Plot of Their New Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen presented a song from the new work at the second annual Samuel French Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

How to Train for a Job Producing Theatre: CTI Announces 2018 Programs by Ruthie Fierberg

Commercial Theater Institute has revealed its upcoming series of workshops, intensives, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Celebrating 4 of Theatre’s Great Writers at the Samuel French Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

Ken Ludwig, Dominique Morisseau, Chris Miller, and Nathan Tysen speak about being honored as part of the second annual awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Reading of Harry Potter Spinoff Dude, Where’s My Fantastic Beast? Set for November 1 by Ruthie Fierberg

The magical world of Off-Broadway’s Puffs continues to expand with its November Fan Appreciation Night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Comedian Amy Schumer Reveals She’s Worked With Meteor Shower Playwright Steve Martin Before by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the upcoming Broadway play appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

How This 20-Year-Old Turned His Struggle With Cerebral Palsy Into an Award-Winning Play by Ruthie Fierberg

Thomas Elleson’s It Is What It Is pushes for more diversity in storytelling onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sharing the Asian Experience With Gold Mountain by Ruthie Fierberg

Phantom of the Opera’s Ali Ewoldt, Miss Saigon’s Billy Bustamonte, and more stars and collaborators of Jason Ma's new play reveal family stories of emigration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 16, 2017

Broadway Performers Gather October 16 to Raise Money for Hurricane Victims by Ruthie Fierberg

Join the immersive dance experience to commemorate World Food Day and raise funds for those affected by the recent hurricane in Puerto Rico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Musicians Fight to Save Iconic ‘Tin Pan Alley’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Activists will gather October 22 to advocate the preservation of the threatened cultural district.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Sunday, October 15, 2017

Theatre Jobs: What Does It Take to Be a Broadway Producer? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Play That Goes Wrong’s Catherine Schreiber defines the role of a producer, plus her advice on how to become one.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 13, 2017

Jonathan Groff’s New Netflix Series Mindhunter Premieres Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

The new series, starring the two-time Tony nominee, debuts October 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Season 3 of Rachel Bloom’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Premieres October 13 by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical comedy series airs on The CW.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Actor Kate Shindle Shares Behind-the-Scenes Secrets From the Legally Blonde The Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of the anniversary of the show’s MTV debut, Shindle spills her backstage knowledge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 12, 2017

Playbill Mixtape: Musical Theatre 101, 1970s Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

The ultimate playlist for any fan of Broadway musicals of the “me decade.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

How the Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Went From Jersey Lore to Broadway Hit by Ruthie Fierberg

As Jersey Boys prepares for its New Jersey premiere, Tony-nominated book writer Rick Elice shares the oral history of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:03PM

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth Stars In ABC’s New Pilot The Real Fairy Godmother by Ruthie Fierberg

The TV show helmed by Hairspray Live producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron comes from First Date writers Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Anna Camp Reveals Her Secret Backstory for Broadway’s Time and the Conways by Ruthie Fierberg

During Playbill’s opening night red carpet live stream, Camp divulged a bombshell that will change the way you watch the Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Tony Winner Idina Menzel Opens Up About Her Sister’s New Memoir by Ruthie Fierberg

In the new book Voice Lessons: A Sisters Story, the star of Rent, Wicked, and Frozen shares details of one of her most personal relationships.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Miranda Sings Tries to Make It to Broadway in Season 2 of Her Netflix Series by Ruthie Fierberg

In Haters Back Off, Miranda aims for Broadway in order to cement her status as a legend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Watch the First Autistic Actor to Play Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’s Lead Role in Rehearsal by Ruthie Fierberg

Mickey Rowe is the first autistic actor to play the character with autism—and here’s how he does it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

What Did Barbra Streisand Say to Lea Michele After Hearing Her Sing? by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Daveed Diggs’ new TV series The Mayor talks Barbra fandom and singing at Elsie Fest 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Hamilton’s Jordan Fisher Breaks Down After Emotional Dancing With the Stars Routine by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the actor share a deeply personal story on this week's episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Tony Nominee Laura Osnes Joins Playbill’s Broadway on the Danube River With Michael Feinstein by Ruthie Fierberg

Fresh off her acclaimed run in Broadway’s Bandstand, the performer will bring her solo show to Playbill Travel’s November luxury cruise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

What Is the Secret to Kyle Dean Massey’s Broadway Success? by Ruthie Fierberg

The former star of Next to Normal and Wicked joins Tyler Mount and reveals his biggest fear, his celebrity spirit animal—plus a reenactment of posing for his headshot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 9, 2017

The Top 5 Moments From Darren Criss’ Elsie Fest 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

From showstopping performances by headliners Alan Cumming and Lea Michele to surprise cameos, here are the highlights from the third annual Broadway music festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Alice Ripley, Jessie Mueller, Frozen’s Caissie Levy, and More to Sing for Houston Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosted by Seth Rudetsky, B'way❤Houston will raise funds to rebuild Houston’s theatre district in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Sunday, October 8, 2017

Why Waitress’ Change to Pink Uniforms Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think by Ruthie Fierberg

Director Diane Paulus talks about the creative decision to demonstrate a commitment to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Bandstand’s Corey Cott, Frozen’s Caissie Levy, and More Will Sing for Houston by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosted by Seth Rudetsky, B'way❤Houston will raise funds to rebuild Houston’s theatre district in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Julie Taymor Once Again Pushes the Boundaries of Theatre With M. Butterfly by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning director transforms David Henry Hwang’s play physically and emotionally for its first Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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