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Friday, July 21, 2017

NYMF and Honest Accomplice Theatre Unite for July 23 Panel on Gender Identity and Sexuality by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright and composer Ty Defoe, actor Aneesh Sheth, and more will take part in Expanding Representations of Gender Identity and Sexuality on Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

[Title of Show]’s Hunter Bell Earns Volunteer of the Year Award by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated writer was recognized for his contributions to causes such as the Broadway Back to School fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Dear Evan Hansen’s “Waving Through a Window” by Ruthie Fierberg

Rudetsky’s deconstructing video series is back with a breakdown of Tony winner Ben Platt’s performance of a lifetime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Disney’s Descendants 2 Premieres July 21 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney Channel Original Movie musical stars Hairspray Live!’s Dove Cameron.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

EMMYS 2017: How Liev Schreiber’s Stage Skills Helped Him Earn Three 2017 Emmy Nominations by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning actor earned three nominations and competes against himself in one category.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

How a Dancer’s Passion Led Him to Connect With Artists in Barbados by Ruthie Fierberg

This week’s installation of The Compass podcast welcomes dancer and teacher Jamal Callender.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Thursday, July 20, 2017

EMMYS 2017: Jane Lynch’s Comic Genius Has Earned Her Awards in Theatre and TV for Years by Ruthie Fierberg

Did you know the Emmy-winning star wrote an award-winning play long before her days of Glee and Annie?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

Why Chicago’s Alexander Hamilton Had More on His Mind During His Audition Than Booking the Role by Ruthie Fierberg

Miguel Cervantes, the star of Hamilton, talks about his daughter’s health—plus the song he wrote to help raise awareness and fund research for the disorder that affects thousands.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

London’s Angels in America, Starring Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield, Hits Cinemas Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

The first part of Tony Kushner’s epic play is broadcast live to U.S. movie theatres July 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Tony Winner Billy Porter and Husband, Adam Porter-Smith, Help Actors With New Eyewear Line by Ruthie Fierberg

The Kinky Boots actor and his husband offer free eye exams and discounts on frames with the launch of Native Ken’s new collection.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Playbill Mixtape: Rock Musical Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

Ramp up the volume to this playlist of anthems from Broadway’s iconic rock musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Casting Announced for Goodspeed Musicals’ Darling Grenadine by Ruthie Fierberg

The Connecticut theatre announces casting for the production helmed by the director of Broadway’s Rock of Ages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

EMMYS 2017: How Ann Dowd Used Her Stage Chops to Earn 2 Emmy Nominations by Ruthie Fierberg

The award-winning theatre actor earned nominations for the critically acclaimed The Leftovers and The Handmaid’s Tale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Ensemble for the Romantic Century Announces 2017-2018 Season Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The company moves into Manhattan’s Pershing Square Signature Center for its 16th season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

What Happened When Stephen Sondheim and Lin-Manuel Miranda Saw Themselves Spoofed in Spamilton? by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of the parody’s one-year anniversary, the cast of the hit Off-Broadway show share their craziest stories and star-studded memories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

The 2017 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Finds Its Judges by Ruthie Fierberg

The nation’s premiere short play competition has announced the panel that will choose six winners from 30 finalists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

EMMYS 2017: How Carrie Coon Went From Tony Nominee to In-Demand Screen Star by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy-nominated star of FX's Fargo (and HBO's The Leftovers) has earned roles in some of the most talked-about films and series since starring in Who's Afraid of Virginia W…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

EMMYS 2017: For What Broadway Show Did Stranger Things’ David Harbour Earn a Tony Nomination? by Ruthie Fierberg

The new Emmy nominee has appeared on Broadway eight times—one of which landed him a nod for theatre’s top honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM

Jonathan Groff Gives a Glimpse Into the Upcoming Sondheim on Sondheim at the Hollywood Bowl by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill spoke to the actor just minutes before the cast’s first orchestra rehearsal—plus how you can see the performer post-summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Beauty and the Beast’s Luke Evans and Rebecca Hall Star in Upcoming Wonder Woman Origins Film by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the trailer for the new movie, which hits theatres in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Keegan-Michael Key Shares Two Wild Audience Stories from the Public’s Hamlet by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus what he’s enjoying most about finally doing Shakespeare and the inside scoop on his new Netflix series, Friends From College.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

EMMYS 2017: How Tituss Burgess Turned His Theatre Roots Into Fuel for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt by Ruthie Fierberg

Scoring his third nomination for the over-the-top Titus Andromedon, his Netflix character would be nothing without Burgess’ own theatre history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

What’s In Your Book? Aladdin’s Major Attaway Sings the Songs That Brought Him to Disney Fame by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Broadway’s Genie sing through his audition repertoire—plus the story of how a Texas connection helped him book the role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Monday, July 17, 2017

Hairspray Live!’s Dove Cameron and More Perform on Good Morning America With Descendants 2 by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast of the Disney Channel Original Movie sings a song mashup prior to the July 21 premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

EMMYS 2017: Looking Back at Tony Winner and Emmy Nominee Cicely Tyson’s Indelible Mark on Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Tyson, who has deep theatre roots, recently received a 13th Emmy nomination for her work on How to Get Away With Murder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves Will Head to Lincoln Center This Fall by Ruthie Fierberg

The award-winning play makes its Off-Broadway return beginning November 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

EMMYS 2017: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Jackie Hoffman Turns a Small Role Into an Emmy-Worthy Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage actor famous for Hairspray, The Addams Family, and more earned an Emmy nomination for Feud: Bette and Joan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Sunday, July 16, 2017

EMMYS 2017: How Sweat’s Alison Wright Made Her Broadway Debut and Earned Her First Emmy Nomination in a Span of 5 Months by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage and screen star has had a whirlwind 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

NYMF and Honest Accomplice Theatre Unite for July 23 Panel on Gender Identity and Sexuality by Ruthie Fierberg

[Title of Show]’s Hunter Bell Earns Volunteer of the Year Award by Ruthie Fierberg

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Dear Evan Hansen’s “Waving Through a Window” by Ruthie Fierberg

Disney’s Descendants 2 Premieres July 21 by Ruthie Fierberg

EMMYS 2017: How Liev Schreiber’s Stage Skills Helped Him Earn Three 2017 Emmy Nominations by Ruthie Fierberg

How a Dancer’s Passion Led Him to Connect With Artists in Barbados by Ruthie Fierberg

EMMYS 2017: Jane Lynch’s Comic Genius Has Earned Her Awards in Theatre and TV for Years by Ruthie Fierberg

Why Chicago’s Alexander Hamilton Had More on His Mind During His Audition Than Booking the Role by Ruthie Fierberg

London’s Angels in America, Starring Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield, Hits Cinemas Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Winner Billy Porter and Husband, Adam Porter-Smith, Help Actors With New Eyewear Line by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill Mixtape: Rock Musical Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

Casting Announced for Goodspeed Musicals’ Darling Grenadine by Ruthie Fierberg

EMMYS 2017: How Ann Dowd Used Her Stage Chops to Earn 2 Emmy Nominations by Ruthie Fierberg

Ensemble for the Romantic Century Announces 2017-2018 Season Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

What Happened When Stephen Sondheim and Lin-Manuel Miranda Saw Themselves Spoofed in Spamilton? by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2017 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Finds Its Judges by Ruthie Fierberg

EMMYS 2017: How Carrie Coon Went From Tony Nominee to In-Demand Screen Star by Ruthie Fierberg

EMMYS 2017: For What Broadway Show Did Stranger Things’ David Harbour Earn a Tony Nomination? by Ruthie Fierberg

Jonathan Groff Gives a Glimpse Into the Upcoming Sondheim on Sondheim at the Hollywood Bowl by Ruthie Fierberg

Beauty and the Beast’s Luke Evans and Rebecca Hall Star in Upcoming Wonder Woman Origins Film by Ruthie Fierberg

Keegan-Michael Key Shares Two Wild Audience Stories from the Public’s Hamlet by Ruthie Fierberg

EMMYS 2017: How Tituss Burgess Turned His Theatre Roots Into Fuel for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt by Ruthie Fierberg

What’s In Your Book? Aladdin’s Major Attaway Sings the Songs That Brought Him to Disney Fame by Ruthie Fierberg

Hairspray Live!’s Dove Cameron and More Perform on Good Morning America With Descendants 2 by Ruthie Fierberg

EMMYS 2017: Looking Back at Tony Winner and Emmy Nominee Cicely Tyson’s Indelible Mark on Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves Will Head to Lincoln Center This Fall by Ruthie Fierberg

EMMYS 2017: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Jackie Hoffman Turns a Small Role Into an Emmy-Worthy Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch: All of Broadway’s #Ham4All Videos in One Place by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the Cast of Groundhog Day Put Their Own Spin on the #Ham4All Challenge by Ruthie Fierberg

6 Ways to Get Dear Evan Hansen Tickets by Ruthie Fierberg

EMMYS 2017: How Sweat’s Alison Wright Made Her Broadway Debut and Earned Her First Emmy Nomination in a Span of 5 Months by Ruthie Fierberg