All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Brenda Lewis, Star Soprano of the Broadway and Met Opera Stages, Dies at 96 by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor and singer was famous for her portrayal of Birdie in the opera adaptation of The Little Foxes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM
Saturday, September 16, 2017

Shirley Callaway, Celebrated Broadway Voice Teacher, Dies at 84 by Ruthie Fierberg

Callaway, mother of Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway, passed away after a battle with cancer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Watch Hamilton Mandy Gonzalez Debut Her New Single By Lin-Manuel Miranda by Ruthie Fierberg

The former In The Heights star sang “Fearless” during Broadway’s kick off of Hispanic Heritage Month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Watch Hamilton’s Mandy Gonzalez Debut Her New Single By Lin-Manuel Miranda by Ruthie Fierberg

The former In The Heights star sang “Fearless” during Broadway’s kick off of Hispanic Heritage Month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, September 15, 2017

Cast of Will & Grace to Present Exclusive Talk at Tribeca TV Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

Get your tickets to the special conversation with Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, and Megan Mullally—plus more events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Laurie Berkner, Queen of Children’s Music, Pens New Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The “Adele of the preschool crowd” steps outside her toddler comfort zone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Tony Winner Idina Menzel Gives 11-Year-Old Fan the Surprise of a Lifetime by Ruthie Fierberg

As the Frozen musical opens in Denver, the film’s original star still can’t let this 11-year-old fan’s performance go.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Jonathan Groff, James Monroe Iglehart, and More Will Sing in Third Annual Voice for the Voiceless Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Directed by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, the star-studded performance raises money to benefit foster kids.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Jonathan Groff, James Monroe Iglehart, and More Will Sing in Third Annual Voices for the Voiceless Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Directed by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, the star-studded performance raises money to benefit foster kids.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Watch Frozen’s Pre-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call by Ruthie Fierberg

Caissie Levy, Patti Murin, and the company of Disney’s Frozen take their first official bow in Denver.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM

Who Was Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Video Game Competitor During His In The Heights Days? by Ruthie Fierberg

This week’s installment of Broadway Babies reveals which Broadway star’s kid grew up backstage at Richard Rodgers Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda and John Leguizamo Will Host Viva Broadway in Times Square by Ruthie Fierberg

The duo co-host the Hispanic Heritage Month event, featuring the debut of Hamilton’s Mandy Gonzalez singing her new single by Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Tony Nominees Kelly Devine and Joshua Bergasse and More Choreograph Touchdown Dances for the NFL by Ruthie Fierberg

See the routines the minds behind Come From Away, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and La La Land created for victorious players.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM

Five-Time Tony Nominee Douglas Carter Beane’s New Musical Takes Home Top Prize in Dallas by Ruthie Fierberg

The Cinderella and Xanadu book writer’s new Robin Hood musical was honored by Dallas critics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

Two-Time Tony Winner Sutton Foster on Her Theatre Pet Peeve and Filming Younger’s Sexiest Scenes by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the hit series Younger spills the details on taping sexy scenes, plus tales of new motherhood and her warning for theatregoers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Tony Winner Alan Cumming Talks His New NYC Bar and His Upcoming Turn in Battle of the Sexes by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor famous for Cabaret spills the details about the opening of his East Village hotspot and what to expect from the film co-starring Emma Stone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Playbill Mixtape: Musical Theatre 101, 1950s Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

The 25 tracks from 1950s musicals every theatre fan must know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

New York City Ballet Will Kick Off Fall Season September 19 With Swan Lake by Ruthie Fierberg

From the iconic Tschaikovsky piece to the Here/Now Festival, you won’t want to miss these offerings from the NYCB’s fall season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Who Are the Real-Life Best Friends From the Cast of TV Land’s Younger? by Ruthie Fierberg

The series, starring two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster, airs its Season 4 finale September 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

What Is It Like to Be on the Younger Set With Two-Time Tony Winner Sutton Foster? by Ruthie Fierberg

Actor Molly Bernard shares secrets from the set of the hit TV Land show in advance of the September 13 Younger season finale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Look at the Original Sketches for the Emmy-Winning Set Design of Hairspray Live! by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony and Emmy winner Derek McLane shares never-before-heard secrets about his massive set for last year’s live television event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

London’s Bryan Cranston-Led Network Will Offer Onstage Seating (and Dining) by Ruthie Fierberg

The National Theatre production of Lee Hall’s new play will offer an onstage immersive dining option.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Halley Feiffer-Led A Funny Thing... Opens in West Coast Premiere Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

Feiffer stars in her play A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit... at the Geffen Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Paris Ballet's 2017–2018 Season Opens Sept. 21 by Ruthie Fierberg

The season will feature work by George Balanchine, Rudolf Nureyev, Benjamin Millepied, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

Tommy Tune, Andy Blankenbuehler, The Great Comet Cast, and More Win Big at the First-Ever Chita Rivera Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The inaugural awards honor the dance communities in Broadway, Off-Broadway, and film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Join This Free ‘Happy Hour’ Dance Workout With Broadway Performers by Ruthie Fierberg

“Garjana” is about to be New York City’s hottest trend, and it's powered by Broadway dancers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM
Monday, September 11, 2017

Watch Charlotte d’Amboise Recreate Her Tony-Nominated Performance From A Chorus Line by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway veteran sings (and dances) “Music and the Mirror” aboard the Playbill cruise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

What Did Critics Have to Say About Miller, Mississippi at Dallas Theater Center? by Ruthie Fierberg

The play about one Southern family dealing with the arrival of the Civil Rights movement opened September 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

What Did Critics Have to Say About The Rape of the Sabine Women? by Ruthie Fierberg

Michael Yates Crowley’s play opened September 10 at the Duke on 42nd Street Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

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