All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

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

Playbill Mixtape: Musical Theatre 101, 1940s Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

This week’s playlist features 23 must-know songs from musicals of the 1940s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Look Inside the First Family Musical About Disability by Ruthie Fierberg

Creators Nava R. Silton and Bonnie Gleicher show us a glimpse of their musical Addy & Uno about disabilities, friendship, and bullying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Two-Time Tony Winner Cherry Jones to Star in Boy Erased by Ruthie Fierberg

The award-winning actor joins the Joel Edgerton-directed film starring Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, and Lucas Hedges.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Puffs Playwright Reveals Plans for Two More Harry Potter Parodies by Ruthie Fierberg

Writer Matt Cox reveals that the Potter-parody-verse will continue to expand for fans of witchcraft and wizardry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Watch This Never-Before-Seen Video of Lin-Manuel Miranda Singing From the Musical He Wrote as a Teen by Ruthie Fierberg

Upon accepting the Anthony Quinn Foundation Award linked to arts education, Miranda played a song from his musical 7 Minutes in Heaven.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Exclusive: Watch Bandstand’s Corey Cott and the Donny Nova Band Play ‘Ain’t We Proud’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway performers played the song—never before captured on video—at Playbill's August 17 pop-up event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

Broadway’s Present Laughter and More Will Stream on BroadwayHD in September by Ruthie Fierberg

The award-winning revival, Steven Levenson’s If I Forget, and more titles set air dates for the online streaming service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Proving the Theatre Cred of The Greatest Showman Film Cast and Creative Team by Ruthie Fierberg

The film boasts the talents of Hugh Jackman, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and even more theatre stars than you think.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Tony Nominee Brian d’Arcy James Talks His 7 Upcoming Films and His Role on Manhunt: Unabomber by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway star discusses his upcoming screen appearances, his musical theatre roots, and days as Hamilton’s King George.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM
Monday, August 28, 2017

Take a First Look at The Greatest Showman Art, Featuring Hugh Jackman by Ruthie Fierberg

20th Century Fox releases the poster for the feature film about P.T. Barnum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Last Chance: Schedule of Upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway Show Closings by Ruthie Fierberg

What shows are about to close in New York City?

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM
Saturday, August 26, 2017

9 Tips for Buying Cheap Theatre Tickets in NYC by Ruthie Fierberg

Your guide to affordable Broadway, Off-Broadway, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 25, 2017

WATCH: Tony Winner Hal Prince and the Company of Prince of Broadway Talk to Playbill Live on Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

View Playbill’s red carpet live stream, featuring interviews with Prince, Emily Skinner, Brandon Uranowitz, Tony Yazbeck, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

How to Sing for a Rock Musical Audition—and Why All Young Performers Need to Learn How by Ruthie Fierberg

Sheri Sanders’ Rock the Audition combines anthropology, history, and music to help performers create characters, find songs, and nail their audition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

If Jason Robert Brown and Susan Stroman Could Only See One Hal Prince Musical, What Would It Be? by Ruthie Fierberg

The full cast and creative team of Prince of Broadway answer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM
Thursday, August 24, 2017

London Theatre Preview: Fall 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

What to see across the pond this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Watch: Darren Criss Releases New Music Video Starring Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo by Ruthie Fierberg

Criss and his brother, Chuck Criss, combine forces in their band Computer Games.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

How Hal Prince Created Masterpiece After Masterpiece for Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The inspiration behind—and co-director of—Prince of Broadway shares the one thing all of his shows have in common.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

15 Broadway Stars Share Their Best Advice for College Freshman by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony winners Jessie Mueller, Jerry Mitchell, and more Broadway professionals offer tips and wisdom for incoming students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Watch This Incredible Cover of ‘And I Am Telling You’ From the America’s Got Talent Contestant You Need to Know by Ruthie Fierberg

Singer Johnny Manuel stuns with his rendition of the Dreamgirls classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Mel Brooks, Harvey Fierstein, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More Broadway Stars Remember Broadway Great Thomas Meehan by Ruthie Fierberg

From collaborators to stars of The Producers, Hairspray, and more, the theatre community remembers the late book writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Who Are Broadway’s New Evan Hansens? by Ruthie Fierberg

In November, Noah Galvin takes over for Ben Platt, and in January Taylor Trensch takes over for Galvin. Here’s what you need to know about both of them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

The Cast of Broadway’s Come From Away Performs ’Screech In’ on Good Morning America by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated Best Musical continues at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Broadway Play Preview: Fall 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

Your guide to the straight plays kicking off the first half of the 2017–2018 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Broadway Musical Preview: Fall 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

Your guide to the musicals hitting the Main Stem from September to December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Tony Winner Lillias White Singing ‘Don’t Rain On My Parade’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Rudetsky break down the vocals and onstage performance in The Actors Fund concert of Funny Girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

How Well Do You Know the Schools of These Broadway Stars? by Ruthie Fierberg

Take this quiz to see if you’d pass your 2016-2017 Broadway season final exam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Broadway Dancers Set for Trevor Project Benefit by Ruthie Fierberg

Dancers from Mean Girls, Hamilton, So You Think You Can Dance, and more bring their work to the Leg Up on Life Showcase!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

10th Annual MetroStar Talent Challenge Announces a Winner by Ruthie Fierberg

Young Emily Ellet is the tenth champion of the Metropolitan Room competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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