All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Monday, September 11, 2017

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

13 Theatre Works That Responded to 9/11 by Ruthie Fierberg

Plays and songs inspired by the tragedies of the terrorist attacks, their aftermath, and the rebuilding of America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

How the Come From Away Cast Found an Inspiring Way to Commemorate 9/11 by Ruthie Fierberg

Cast members from the Broadway musical explain why the September 11 event at New York City’s Intrepid is their way of honoring the day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017

9 Tips for Attending the Award-Winning Sleep No More by Ruthie Fierberg

What you need to know before you go to the McKittrick Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Saturday, September 9, 2017

9 Times Tennis and Theatre Collided by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of the U.S. Open tennis finals in New York, we take a look back at the shows, songs, and venues that served up theatre love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16AM
Friday, September 8, 2017

Brian d’Arcy James’ Daughter Shares Secrets About Her Tony-Nominated Dad by Ruthie Fierberg

In Playbill’s new series, the kids of Broadway’s biggest stars spill the details about their parents.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Win Dinner With Broadway Stars Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell, Tickets to Broadway’s Aladdin, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

How you can win one-of-a-kind Broadway experiences while supporting theatre education in schools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Alan Tudyk-Led Con Man Will Premiere on Syfy September 9 by Ruthie Fierberg

The new comedy features the star of Steve Martin’s upcoming Broadway play, Meteor Shower.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Patrick Stewart, Cobie Smulders, Bryan Cranston, and More Share Worst Audition Stories by Ruthie Fierberg

These actors talk waiting rooms, chemistry tests, and their first commercials on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM
Thursday, September 7, 2017

Two-Time Tony Nominee Bobby Cannavale Will Reprise Will & Grace Role by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor returns as the hunky (yet dim) cop Vince in the fall television reboot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:13PM

Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, and Lyle Waggoner Star in Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special by Ruthie Fierberg

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Carol Burnett Show, Burnett and her original castmates will be joined by Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

The Carol Burnett Show Anniversary Special Will Feature Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

The program will also mark a reunion between Burnett and her original castmates Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Which One of the Waitress Pies Are You? by Ruthie Fierberg

If you were one of Jenna's pies from the musical Waitress, which would you be?

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

The New Yorker Fest to Feature Glenn Close, Nathan Lane, Oskar Eustis, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Tickets go on sale September 8 for the annual arts and culture festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Broadway Sessions Returns September 7 With the Cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill’s The Broadway Cast podcast host Ben Cameron welcomes back his musical variety show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Broadway’s Present Laughter and More Now Available to Stream on BroadwayHD by Ruthie Fierberg

The award-winning revival, Steven Levenson’s If I Forget, and more titles air this month via the online streaming service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Guiding Light’s Josh and Reva Are Virginia Woolf’s George and Martha by Ruthie Fierberg

Actors Robert Newman and Kim Zimmer star in Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

WHAT’S IN YOUR BOOK: How Did Actors’ Equity President Kate Shindle Book the Fun Home Tour? by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the former Legally Blonde The Musical and Wonderland star sing through her repertoire book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

What You Need to Know About Ticketmaster’s #VerifiedFan Ticket-Buying by Ruthie Fierberg

The new ticket-buying procedures for Hamilton and the upcoming Springsteen on Broadway and Harry Potter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Hamilton-Themed Camps Sweep the Nation by Ruthie Fierberg

The hip-hop musical inspired art and dance camps across the U.S. this past summer with plans to expand next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Hamilton’s Jordan Fisher Joins the Cast of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

The former John Laurens/Philip Hamilton will vie for the prize on the reality dance competition beginning September 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

A Bronx Tale’s Nick Cordero and His Bride Perform a First Dance to Wow Their Wedding Guests by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Cordero and his wife, actor Amanda Kloots, show off some serious moves during their wedding celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

5 Tips for Acting on Stage and Film From Younger’s Molly Bernard by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the TV Land hit (and of Soho Rep’s wildly acclaimed Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.) shares her best acting advice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Full Casting Announced for Bertie Carvel-Led Ink in the West End by Ruthie Fierberg

See who will be joining Carvel and Richard Coyle in the James Graham play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs the Most Iconic Endings of Broadway Showtunes by Ruthie Fierberg

The opening of a song sets the tone, but from fade-outs to buttons the orchestral endings determine the audience’s reaction.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Jessie Mueller, Andy Karl, and More to Unite for Live-Streamed Benefit Concert 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 10:41AM
Saturday, September 2, 2017

Watch Tony Nominee Joshua Henry Sing Bruno Mars by Ruthie Fierberg

Aaron Burr can song some serious pop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Hamilton Star Joshua Henry Shows Off His Lin-Manuel Miranda Impression and Sings Bruno Mars by Ruthie Fierberg

The national tour's Aaron Burr can sing some serious pop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM
Friday, September 1, 2017

Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Joins the Cast of TV’s Gotham by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning star of Fun Home and Assassins comes to a small screen near you.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

National Theatre Live Will Broadcast London’s Acclaimed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tennessee Williams classic, starring Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell, will hit movie screens in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Thursday, August 31, 2017

WATCH: 5 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Actors’ Equity Association by Ruthie Fierberg

AEA President Kate Shindle explains to union members and theatre fans alike what Equity means to the industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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