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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Watch Andrea Martin Perform This Original Lin-Manuel Miranda Rap by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony-winning actor talks about meeting the Hamilton creator before everyone knew his name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Watch: Falsettos’ Brandon Uranowitz Sings Through His Audition Book by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz recreates his auditions for An American in Paris, and Falsettos, as he sings the songs that booked him Broadway jobs—plus an embarrassing audition story …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Monday, April 24, 2017

Hamilton’s Renée Elise Goldsberry Reveals Her Favorite Kind of Hamilfan by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner tells Stephen Colbert about those she loves to meet on the street—plus a clip from The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

How Two-Time Tony Winner Christian Borle Discovered His Own Versatility by Ruthie Fierberg

Borle takes us inside his creative genius as he pivots from the emotional Falsettos to the fantastical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playwright Paula Vogel Examines Her Jewish Identity Through Indecent by Ruthie Fierberg

The Pulitzer Prize winner defines her Judaism and the message of identity in her Broadway play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Saturday, April 22, 2017

How Do You Create Choreography Audiences Will Love for Characters Audiences Love to Hate? by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated choreographer Joshua Bergasse reveals the inspiration that let his imagination run wild in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, April 21, 2017

Watch: Inside the Imperial Theatre’s Renovations for The Great Comet by Ruthie Fierberg

While incognito, set designer Mimi Lien asks audiences what they think of her drastic remodeling—plus, she takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Watch Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera Materialize in Your Coffee Cup by Ruthie Fierberg

This latte artist unmasks a Broadway icon in espresso right before your eyes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

Why Fans of the Groundhog Day Movie Need to See Broadway’s Musical Version by Ruthie Fierberg

Lovers of the 1993 film starring Bill Murray need not worry about the adaptation “ruining” the story—in fact, they should rush to the August Wilson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

What Is Cynthia Nixon’s Secret Fear About The Little Foxes? by Ruthie Fierberg

Nixon and co-star Laura Linney talk to Playbill LIVE on the opening night red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Broadway’s Viola Davis, James Corden, Ben Platt, and More Included in Time’s 100 List by Ruthie Fierberg

See who Time included this year in their list of the 100 Most Influential People.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

“I Think That There’s a Reason I Haven’t Been to Broadway Before Now”: Playwright Paula Vogel on Indecent’s Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (and the company of Indecent) on the red carpet of her Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Kevin Spacey Talks Preparing to Host the 2017 Tony Awards—and Another Huge Theatre Gig by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Oscar winner on his hosting engagement and transforming a U.S. Open tennis court into theatre in the round.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Kristin Chenoweth Reveals She May Star in Soapdish in the West End by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner shared on Watch What Happens Live that the rumors are possibly true.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Sutton Foster and Her Husband Welcome a Baby Girl by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony winner and Younger TV star has adopted a baby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

WATCH: The Ladies of Saturday Night Live Spoof Legally Blonde the Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

In the sketch, Kate McKinnon, Vanessa Bayer, and Aidy Bryant star in a middle school musical performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Saturday, April 15, 2017

UPDATE: Groundhog Day Matinee Canceled After Lead Actor Andy Karl’s Onstage Injury by Ruthie Fierberg

The April 15 matinee performance has been canceled after updates about Karl’s condition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

“I Refuse to Try and Reverse Engineer A Hit”: Tim Minchin on His Score for Groundhog Day by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated songwriter of Matilda reveals the next-level concept behind his score for the new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Behind the Onstage Transformations of Come From Away’s Cast of Characters by Ruthie Fierberg

How costume designer Toni-Leslie James uses a single piece of clothing to create dozens of characters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, April 14, 2017

BREAKING: Andy Karl Powers Through Injury During Groundhog Day Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the new Broadway musical injured himself during the April 14 performance, stopping the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46PM

Andy Karl Powers Through Injury During Groundhog Day Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the new Broadway musical injured himself during the April 14 performance, stopping the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46PM

The Little Foxes Isn’t Cynthia Nixon’s First Time Playing Two Roles by Ruthie Fierberg

The Sex and the City actor remembers the last time she played two roles, albeit at two different theatres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

WATCH: Jefferson Mays and Jennifer Ehle on the Opening Night Red Carpet of Broadway’s Oslo by Ruthie Fierberg

The company of Broadway’s Oslo share their most personal realizations about the groundbreaking new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Why Doing Two Shows at Once Brought Out the Best in Tony Nominee Jefferson Mays by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor infamous for playing multiple roles in Broadway’s Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and more savored working simultaneously on fall’s The Front Page and this s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, April 7, 2017

Could There Be a New Chapter in Fiddler on the Roof’s Musical Legacy? by Ruthie Fierberg

With the concert version of After Anatevka, new songwriters explore musical possibilities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Why Andrew Rannells Is Afraid PBS Will Never Air Falsettos by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated actor shares why he’s nervous the taping won’t reach small screens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Speech & Debate’s Sarah Steele Shares Her Horrible Bright Star Audition Story by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage and screen actor reveals her most embarrassing audition was for Steve Martin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Watch Dear Evan Hansen’s Ben Platt Belt Out Judy Garland Number at Miscast by Ruthie Fierberg

At MCC Theater’s annual gala, the Dear Evan Hansen star sang a famous tune originated by the legendary performer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

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All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Watch Andrea Martin Perform This Original Lin-Manuel Miranda Rap by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch: Falsettos’ Brandon Uranowitz Sings Through His Audition Book by Ruthie Fierberg

Hamilton’s Renée Elise Goldsberry Reveals Her Favorite Kind of Hamilfan by Ruthie Fierberg

How Two-Time Tony Winner Christian Borle Discovered His Own Versatility by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright Paula Vogel Examines Her Jewish Identity Through Indecent by Ruthie Fierberg

How Do You Create Choreography Audiences Will Love for Characters Audiences Love to Hate? by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch: Inside the Imperial Theatre’s Renovations for The Great Comet by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera Materialize in Your Coffee Cup by Ruthie Fierberg

Why Fans of the Groundhog Day Movie Need to See Broadway’s Musical Version by Ruthie Fierberg

What Is Cynthia Nixon’s Secret Fear About The Little Foxes? by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Viola Davis, James Corden, Ben Platt, and More Included in Time’s 100 List by Ruthie Fierberg

“I Think That There’s a Reason I Haven’t Been to Broadway Before Now”: Playwright Paula Vogel on Indecent’s Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Kevin Spacey Talks Preparing to Host the 2017 Tony Awards—and Another Huge Theatre Gig by Ruthie Fierberg

Kristin Chenoweth Reveals She May Star in Soapdish in the West End by Ruthie Fierberg

Sutton Foster and Her Husband Welcome a Baby Girl by Ruthie Fierberg

WATCH: The Ladies of Saturday Night Live Spoof Legally Blonde the Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

UPDATE: Groundhog Day Matinee Canceled After Lead Actor Andy Karl’s Onstage Injury by Ruthie Fierberg

“I Refuse to Try and Reverse Engineer A Hit”: Tim Minchin on His Score for Groundhog Day by Ruthie Fierberg

Behind the Onstage Transformations of Come From Away’s Cast of Characters by Ruthie Fierberg

BREAKING: Andy Karl Powers Through Injury During Groundhog Day Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

Andy Karl Powers Through Injury During Groundhog Day Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The Little Foxes Isn’t Cynthia Nixon’s First Time Playing Two Roles by Ruthie Fierberg

WATCH: Jefferson Mays and Jennifer Ehle on the Opening Night Red Carpet of Broadway’s Oslo by Ruthie Fierberg

Why Doing Two Shows at Once Brought Out the Best in Tony Nominee Jefferson Mays by Ruthie Fierberg

Could There Be a New Chapter in Fiddler on the Roof’s Musical Legacy? by Ruthie Fierberg

Why Andrew Rannells Is Afraid PBS Will Never Air Falsettos by Ruthie Fierberg

Speech & Debate’s Sarah Steele Shares Her Horrible Bright Star Audition Story by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Dear Evan Hansen’s Ben Platt Belt Out Judy Garland Number at Miscast by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill Announces Tony-Winning Talent for Broadway on the Rhine River by Ruthie Fierberg

WATCH: What Was Bebe Neuwirth’s Favorite Role in Theatre? by Ruthie Fierberg

Phillipa Soo Reveals Why She Loves Playing Amélie by Ruthie Fierberg