All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Thursday, October 5, 2017

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
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Tony Winner Warren Carlyle to Stage World-Premiere Tribute to Jerome Robbins for New York City Ballet by Ruthie Fierberg

The new work will showcase Robbins’ original choreography from West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Just How Much Exertion Does It Take to Perform Aladdin’s ‘Friend Like Me’? by Ruthie Fierberg

ESPN Sport Science proves the super athletic ability necessary to play Genie in the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

The Great Comet’s Lulu Fall Releases New Video From The Unpaved Road by Ruthie Fierberg

The Kris Johnson Group Featuring Lulu Fall introduces a recording experience unlike any you’ve heard before.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

How Harry Potter Parody Puffs Found Its Own Hilarious Voice by Ruthie Fierberg

The Off-Broadway play paints an uproarious moving portrait of the wizarding school—all without mentioning Hogwarts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

How Harry Potter Spinoff Puffs Found Its Own Hilarious Voice by Ruthie Fierberg

The Off-Broadway play paints an uproarious moving portrait of the wizarding school—all without mentioning Hogwarts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

5 Benefits to Being a Member of Actors’ Equity Association by Ruthie Fierberg

If you are contemplating joining the union, there are five things you should know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

What You Need to Know About the Cast of Broadway’s Mean Girls by Ruthie Fierberg

Who is making their Broadway debut? Whose powerhouse belt should you get excited for? Who has a track record of funny? We break it down for you—no burn book required.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Tony Nominee Pablo Schreiber Joins Ryan Gosling, Brian d’Arcy James, and More in First Man by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor joins the cast of the upcoming film from the Oscar-winning director of La La Land.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Theatrical Publicists Molly Barnett and Chelsea Nachman Launch Grapevine Public Relations by Ruthie Fierberg

The duo launch the boutique firm after years with Rick Miramontez’s DKC/O&M.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Jason Alexander Shares the Time He Got in Trouble With Stephen Sondheim by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner shares the story from his Merrily We Roll Along days.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

New TV Series The Mayor, From Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs, Premieres October 3 by Ruthie Fierberg

The show stars Lea Michele and Brandon Michael Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

Wicked’s Jackie Burns Shares the Best (and Worst) Parts of Playing Elphaba on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Jackie Burns talks about the first time she flew as Elphaba on Broadway, her favorite line in the show, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 2, 2017

Win Tickets to Elsie Fest Starring Darren Criss, Lea Michele, Alan Cumming, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Enter the giveaway to attend the October 8 Broadway musical festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

The Ensemblist Podcast Launches Season 4 by Ruthie Fierberg

Unlike previous seasons, the latest episodes feature six actors across their decades-long careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Anastasia’s Derek Klena Is Engaged by Ruthie Fierberg

The Anastasia star and former Fiyero in Wicked announced the news on Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

What Did Critics Think of Discord at Off-Broadway’s Primary Stages? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord opened October 1 at the Cherry Lane Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM

Why You Won’t Be Able to Stop Thinking About Ayad Akhtar’s New Broadway Play Junk by Ruthie Fierberg

The Pulitzer Prize winner reveals the humanity behind Wall Street in his new financial political thriller for Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, October 1, 2017

Read This EXCLUSIVE Chapter From Tim Federle’s Upcoming Life Is Like a Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Better Nate Than Never author and Tuck Everlasting librettist offers a glimpse at his self-help book for theatre fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 30, 2017

What’s Different About Fun Home on the Road? by Ruthie Fierberg

Kate Shindle, who plays Big Alison, reveals changes made for the national tour, plus audience reactions that tugged at her heart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How to Buy Tickets to Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two by Ruthie Fierberg

A breakdown of the new ticketing process for the two-part play before it comes to Broadway in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 29, 2017

Tony Nominee John Leguizamo Shares What Inspired Broadway’s Latin History for Morons by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor and comic explains the event that led to the creation of his next Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

Watch Waitress’ Betsy Wolfe Quiz Incoming Co-Star Jason Mraz About His Broadway Role by Ruthie Fierberg

How much does the incoming Dr. Pomatter know about the Sara Bareilles musical?

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Jimmy Buffett Reveals What Surprised Him About Bringing Margaritaville to Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy nominee talks about the process of turning his catalog into the Broadway-bound Escape to Margaritaville.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Records New Single to Benefit Puerto Rico by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning Hamilton creator has been dropping hints about the song on Twitter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Trainer to the Broadway Stars Anthony Crouchelli by Ruthie Fierberg

The fitness expert gives advice to “live your best Broadway life.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 28, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Listen to the Full Cast Album of John Kander’s Kid Victory by Ruthie Fierberg

If you missed the newest musical from Kander and librettist Greg Pierce at the Vineyard Theatre, now’s your chance to hear it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Watch This Exclusive Sneak Peek of Broadway’s Once On This Island by Ruthie Fierberg

Quentin Earl Darrington and Alex Newell brought down the house with their performances at Playbill’s September 27 Pop-Up Series—plus the creative team reveals secrets about what …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Chris Noth and Barry Shabaka Henley Will Bring The Bench to Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The work will play a limited engagement at the Cherry Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Playbill Mixtape: Musical Theatre 101, 1960s Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

From Hello, Dolly! to Camelot, from Joseph... to Hair, these 37 songs will blast you back to Broadway of the ’60s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

All that Chat

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