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Monday, August 7, 2017

7 Things You Need to Know About the Mean Girls Musical’s Cady Heron by Ruthie Fierberg

Erika Henningsen has been cast as Cady Heron in the Broadway-bound Tina Fey musical Mean Girls. Here are the details about the actor you won’t find in any Burn Book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52AM
Sunday, August 6, 2017

How Two Unknown Composers Got Jonathan Groff to Star in Their Podcast Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The podcast musical is based on the infamous “36 Questions to Fall in Love.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, August 5, 2017

Why Writer Meghan Kennedy Says NBC’s Upcoming Series Rise Is ‘Friday Night Lights But For Theatre’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The TV series about a high school teacher fighting to keep the drama department alive stars Josh Radnor, Moana’s Auli’I Cravalho, and more, will debut later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 4, 2017

EMMYS 2017: How The Book of Mormon’s Original General Used His Musical Talents and Nabbed an Emmy Nod for This Is Us by Ruthie Fierberg

Theatre vet Brian Tyree Henry earned an Emmy nomination for his work as a guest star alongside Ron Cephas Jones in the hit television series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Tony-Winning Fun Home Now Available for Licensing by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2016 Tony winner for Best Musical is now available to license through Samuel French.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Hello, Dolly!’s Gavin Creel and ‘Put On Your Sunday Clothes’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Rudetsky break down the vocal brilliance of the Hello, Dolly! star’s Tony-winning performance in the revival starring Bette Midler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Why the Napoli, Brooklyn Cast Actually Cooks Onstage by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright Meghan Kennedy talks about crafting the world of her play for the stage, and why the theatre smells like fresh-baked Italian bread.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 3, 2017

Watch Sheila Atim Sing ’Tight Connection to My Heart’ in London Production of Bob Dylan Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Pulling from Dylan’s songbook, Girl From the North Country opened at the Old Vic July 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Oscar Nominee and Olivier Winner Chiwetel Ejiofor in Talks to Voice Scar in Live-Action Lion King by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor is in discussions to voice the Disney villain in the upcoming film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Tony Winner Michael Aronov to Appear on Season Premiere of NBC’s The Blacklist by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway veteran won a Tony this year for his work in Oslo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Tony and Oscar Winner Alan Menken Breaks Down God Bless You Mr. Rosewater Track-by-Track by Ruthie Fierberg

The mind behind Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, and more reveals the inspirations and nuggets buried in the score for his first collaboration with Howard Ashman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Memorial Honoring Late Actor Karen Walsh Will Be Held at the American Airlines Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated choreographer Sam Pinkleton will direct the celebration of the actor's life and career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Alvin Ailey Dancer Turns Choreographer With the Company’s City Center Season by Ruthie Fierberg

Ailey performer Jamar Roberts debuts his Members Don’t Get Weary as part of the fall season’s offerings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Prince of Broadway Cast Shares Secret Rehearsal Room Stories From Hal Prince by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Yazbeck, Janet Dacal, Emily Skinner, and more share the tales that inspired and wowed them while working with the illustrious director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Watch: Tony Winners Rebecca Taichman and Daryl Roth and Actor Richard Topol Talk Indecent on Charlie Rose by Ruthie Fierberg

Before Paula Vogel’s play closes August 6, the trio visited Charlie Rose to talk about its origins and continued importance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

How Rosie’s Theater Kids Led to Professional Gigs for 2 NYC Students by Ruthie Fierberg

Participants in Rosie O’Donnell’s youth arts organization Kenneth Cabral, 13, and Nanyellin Liriano, 14, bow tonight in Encores! Off-Center’s Really Rosie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Matilda’s Jennifer Blood Presents Reading of The Bumps by Ruthie Fierberg

Created for a cast of pregnant performers, The Bumps appeared on the Kilroys 2016 List.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Honeymoon in Vegas’ Brynn O’Malley and Saturday Night Live’s Bobby Moynihan Welcome a Baby Girl by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Wicked star gave birth to her first child in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

What to Expect From Legendary Performers Faith Prince, Terrence Mann, and More Aboard Playbill Travel’s August Cruise by Ruthie Fierberg

A taste of the all-star performances Broadway on the Rhine River passengers can expect aboard the luxury Playbill Travel adventure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM

Why Dominique Morisseau’s Pipeline is the Play America Needs Right Now by Ruthie Fierberg

With her latest work for Lincoln Center Theater, the Obie-winning playwright offers tangible actions to fix America’s broken system.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

West Coast Premiere of The View Upstairs Leads Celebration Theatre’s Upcoming Season by Ruthie Fierberg

The Los Angeles-based theatre company announces three musicals for its 2017–2018 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Watch Jonathan Groff in Trailer for His New Netflix Series Mindhunter by Ruthie Fierberg

The new series, starring the two-time Tony nominee, debuts in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Tix On Sale for Nation’s Premiere Short Play Competition by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2017 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival begins August 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Chicago’s AstonRep Theatre Company Announces Casting for 1984 by Ruthie Fierberg

Currently running on Broadway, the play will see a regional production in the Midwest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Monday, July 31, 2017

Tony and Oscar Winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Take on the #Ham4All Challenge by Ruthie Fierberg

In the nick of time, complete the #Ham4All challenge with this epic Aaron Burr anthem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Stars of Stage and Screen React to Sam Shepard’s Death by Ruthie Fierberg

Ed Harris, Betty Buckley, George Takei, and more remember the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright after news of his passing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Heisenberg Will Lead Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Studio Season by Ruthie Fierberg

The company has announced its calendar for its studio space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

What to Expect From the Musical by the Creators of Despicable Me by Ruthie Fierberg

Cinco Paul, the composer of Bubble Boy The Musical, shares the old-school musical theatre inspirations and pop influences in this track-by-track breakdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Sunday, July 30, 2017

8 Broadway Stars Share the Books Every Artist Must Read by Ruthie Fierberg

Patti LuPone, Judith Light, Jonathan Groff, and more recommend the best titles for aspiring and growing artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57AM

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