All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Monday, January 23, 2017

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
Saturday, January 21, 2017

Hair Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary Jan. 21 by Ruthie Fierberg

A special event with storytelling and performances commemorates today’s milestone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 20, 2017

Watch: John Legend and the Cast of Jitney Celebrate Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy- and Oscar-winning producer and the company of MTC’s production of August Wilson’s play toast their January 19 opening on Facebook Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Casting Society of America Announces the 2017 Artios Winners by Ruthie Fierberg

Which casting directors earned the top prize?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Disney’s Pinocchio to Come to the Stage by Ruthie Fierberg

The world theatrical premiere of the Disney-animated classic prepares for a 2017 bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Telly Leung Marries Partner of 12 Years by Ruthie Fierberg

The two wed in December, but saved the announcement for January 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

10 Must-Haves to Pack for BroadwayCon 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

The list of obvious and obscure convention essentials for each day at the Javits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 19, 2017

TODAY Goes Behind the Scenes with Hamilton’s Taran Killam by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Saturday Night Live actor makes his Broadway debut as King George.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

Celine Dion Will Sing Original Song for Live Beauty and the Beast by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy-winning artist returns to her Beauty roots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

How Much Do You Know About—What the People Call—Ragtime? by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of two Ragtime milestones this week, we test your knowledge of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Billy Porter’s Wedding by Ruthie Fierberg

Just days after his wedding—and only two weeks after his engagement—Tony Award winner Billy Porter hopped on the phone to give Playbill the inside look on their big day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

Jennifer Holliday Explains Her Canceled Inauguration Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus a performance of her Grammy-winning “Come Sunday.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Billy Porter Is a Married Man! by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner married his partner, Adam Smith, on Saturday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

Members of A Bronx Tale Creative Team Hit the Today Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Chazz Palminteri, Robert De Niro, Jerry Zaks, and Tommy Mottola talk musicalizing Palminteri’s life story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM
Monday, January 16, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Noah Galvin’s Real O’Neals Original Song and Dance by Ruthie Fierberg

Galvin opens the January 17 episode with this original musical number and the show welcomes more stage stars on screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Intros the Latest West Wing Weekly with an Original Rap by Ruthie Fierberg

The podcast recapping episodes of the Aaron Sorkin series welcomes the Hamilton creator.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Jimmy Award Winners to Perform at BroadwayCon by Ruthie Fierberg

Winners of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards will sing during the first-ever BroadwayCon Star To Be competition on January 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

L.A. Stage Alliance Receives $100,000 Gift by Ruthie Fierberg

Eight member theatres also receive $50,000 each.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Center Theatre Group Pays Tribute to Memory of Late Artistic Director by Ruthie Fierberg

The Los Angeles organization celebrated founding artistic director Gordon Davidson in this recorded ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Watch Jersey Boys’ Final Minute on the Broadway Stage by Ruthie Fierberg

After 11 years (and a couple months) on Broadway, the cast performs for the last time at the August Wilson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

5 Shows That Spotlight the Civil Rights Movement by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Playbill reflects on the productions that chronicled the fight for equality.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 13, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: How to Dress Denzel Washington and Viola Davis by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated costume designer Sharen Davis reveals her design inspiration for the award-winning stars in Fences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Watch Patti LuPone Sing Her Solo in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Ruthie Fierberg

A sneak peek at the two-time Tony winner’s guest appearance on the January 13 episode of The CW’s musical comedy series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

How to Make Dance Funny—and Win an Emmy Doing It by Ruthie Fierberg

Kathryn Burns, the award-winning choreographer behind Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, gives us the inside look.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Sheldon Epps to Direct Dreamgirls at Theatre Under the Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

The theatre’s artistic advisor will helm the landmark musical at the Houston venue this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM

Boost Your Confidence With Playbill Mixtape’s Audition Season Soundtrack by Ruthie Fierberg

With New York’s audition season in full swing, these tunes will keep it positive as you prepare to enter the room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The 11 Coolest Theatre Relics and Mementos Now on View at the New York Public Library by Ruthie Fierberg

From original letters between Hal Prince and Andrew Lloyd Webber to costumes from the original Producers, it’s an embarrassment of riches at NYPL’s Curtain Up! exhibit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Watch Daveed Diggs Sing on Sesame Street by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner puts his own spin on the “Rubber Duckie” song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Jason Robert Brown Announces Additional Residency Concert Dates and Guest Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

Tickets are now on sale for the next installments of the Tony-winning composer’s concerts at downtown SubCulture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Tony Hosts Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden Face Off in a Late-Night Riff-Off by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the two former Tony hosts battle it out to see who is more Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Billy Porter and Adam Smith Are Engaged by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner and his partner will wed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

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