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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Take a Sneak Peek at Encores! Big River by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch stars Nicholas Barasch, Kyle Scatliffe, and Christopher Sieber discuss the Tony-winning musical—plus, hear two songs from the rehearsal room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

That Time John Malkovich Nearly Burned Down Steppenwolf by Ruthie Fierberg

Actor-director Malkovich tells Seth Meyers how he became known for the “worst production of a play in the history of Chicago theatre.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

The Great Comet’s Josh Groban Visits The Late Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy-nominated star reveals the scary thing about the immersive space, learning the accordion, Oprah, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Secret Garden to Kick Off Theatre Under the Stars’ 2017-18 Season by Ruthie Fierberg

The Houston, Texas, theatre announces its full upcoming calendar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

What We Learned at BroadwayCon by Ruthie Fierberg

During the three-day convention co-presented by Playbill, creators and actors revealed a whole lot of secrets about Broadway favorites like Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, and mor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

How to Enjoy Your Favorite Stage Stars From Your Couch All Month by Ruthie Fierberg

The movies and TV shows every theatre fan should tune into online and on the small screen this February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, January 29, 2017

The Best Moments in Dear Evan Hansen, According to the Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

At BroadwayCon, the company of the hit Pasek and Paul musical named the moments they most look forward to watching from the wings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

Hamilton’s Chris Jackson Talks In The Heights and How He Met His Wife by Ruthie Fierberg

Turns out Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first show gave the Tony nominee more than a lead role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM
Saturday, January 28, 2017

What Inspirational Phrase Hangs on Todrick Hall’s Dressing Room Mirror? by Ruthie Fierberg

It’s a doozy. (Plus, four other revelations from the BroadwayCon Kinky Boots panel.)

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:58PM
Friday, January 27, 2017

9 Secrets Director Julie Taymor Revealed about The Lion King by Ruthie Fierberg

During the BroadwayCon conversation with the Tony-winning director, Taymor and Thomas Schumacher divulged the humble origins of the international hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58PM

Glenn Close Says Norma Desmond “Haunted Her” on Today by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning star discussed reprising her role on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Meet the Man Who Makes Broadway Autism-Friendly by Ruthie Fierberg

How Harry Smolin adjusts the Main Stem’s most spectacular shows for a marginalized audience without losing any of the magic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 26, 2017

Bryan Cranston To Star in a New Play in London by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner will lead the stage adaptation of Network.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:22PM

Bryan Cranston to Lead London Stage Adaptation of Oscar-Winning Drama Network by Ruthie Fierberg

His collaborators on the project are director Ivo van Hove and playwright Lee Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:22PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Touts the Power of Theatre in These Times by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton creator tells NBC’s Tom Brokaw why theatre heals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Glenn Close Sings on The Tonight Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Tony winner talks Sunset Boulevard, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lady Gaga’s mom, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

The Aspiring Actor’s Guide to BroadwayCon 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

Invaluable panels, workshops, and more for the next generation of stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Hear the Sounds of the City—Broadway Style by Ruthie Fierberg

Whether you live in the Big Apple or are visiting for BroadwayCon, this week’s Playbill Mixtape will put you in a New York state of mind.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

How to Build a Life on Broadway—Behind the Curtain by Ruthie Fierberg

BroadwayCon 2017 offers panels galore for those trying to make it on the creative and business sides of theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Sneak Peek: Whoopi Goldberg Makes Broadway Cameo in Aladdin by Ruthie Fierberg

In a special for The View, the talk-show host performed alongside Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Dreamgirls’ Sheryl Lee Ralph Visits Wendy Williams by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Dreamette and Wicked’s latest Madam Morrible talks Dreamgirls co-star Jennifer Holliday, life as a senator’s wife, and being the first woman of color to play Morribl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

How the Trifecta of Hamilton Leads Make Each Production Fresh by Ruthie Fierberg

Miguel Cervantes, Karen Olivo, and Joshua Henry make their performances in Chicago and on tour singular in light of their history-making predecessors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Play Lover’s Guide to BroadwayCon 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

Panels and programs tailored to fans who love straight plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Mike Birbiglia’s Off-Broadway Show Comes to Netflix by Ruthie Fierberg

The comedian’s Thank God for Jokes comes to the streaming platform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

CBS Greenlights Pilot Starring Alan Cumming by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner will produce and star in a new TV series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Idina Menzel and Amy Poehler Are Mom Buddies by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner talked about her upcoming tour, marching in L.A., remaking Beaches, and how she got the role of Elphaba.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Theatre Stars React to Their Oscar Nominations by Ruthie Fierberg

Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, and more share their first thoughts on becoming 2017 Academy Award nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

The Musical Theatre Lover’s Guide to BroadwayCon 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

Panels and programs musical fans should check out January 27–29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, January 23, 2017

ABC’s Once Upon a Time Plans a Musical Episode by Ruthie Fierberg

Stars of the fairy tale-themed series warm up their voices for the spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Watch: Broadway Sings “America the Beautiful” by Ruthie Fierberg

In response to Meryl Streep’s call to action, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kristolyn Lloyd, and more sing out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

After His Movie Fell Through, Mark Ruffalo Knew Exactly What to Do by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Academy Award nominee wanted, more than anything, to get back onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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