All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Billy Porter and Adam Smith Are Engaged by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner and his partner will wed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Monday, January 9, 2017

Watch Cate Blanchett, Richard Roxburgh, and the Cast of The Present Celebrate Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Two-time Oscar winner Blanchett makes her Broadway debut with the transfer of the Sydney Theatre Company production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Watch Tovah Feldshuh and Patti LuPone in the New Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Trailer by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway favorites appear in the January 13 episode of the television musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Rebuilding Fences From the Ground Up by Ruthie Fierberg

Why having performed the play six years earlier on Broadway didn’t matter to the cast on set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 6, 2017

Don’t Call Dear Evan Hansen’s Costumes “Casual” by Ruthie Fierberg

The hidden challenges behind clothing the contemporary world of the hit Pasek and Paul musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Hamilton’s America Nominated for a PGA Award by Ruthie Fierberg

The documentary about the knockout musical has been recognized by the Producers Guild of America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM
Thursday, January 5, 2017

Falsettos on PBS Will Include Lyric Changes by Ruthie Fierberg

Which lines from the original score have been edited for broadcast?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Watch: The Cast of the New Gary Barlow-Tim Firth Musical Release New Recording by Ruthie Fierberg

The company of The Girls take you inside the recording studio on “Sunflower.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

George Takei’s Allegiance Musical Will Return to Cinemas by Ruthie Fierberg

After a record-breaking premiere, Allegiance will have an encore movie theatre presentation in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Obie-winning Actor Laurie Carlos Dies at 67 by Ruthie Fierberg

The performer, director, and poet has passed away.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Watch Highlights from Amelie’s Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch glimpses of Center Theatre Group’s production starring Phillipa Soo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Alysha Umphress and Cody Williams Are Engaged by Ruthie Fierberg

The On The Town castmates announced the New Year’s Eve engagement on her Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

On The Street Where They Live: How Well Do You Know the Addresses of Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

Location, location, location. Test your knowledge to judge how well you know the exact settings of these landmark musicals and plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Watch Ben Platt Sing from Dear Evan Hansen on Today by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway star speaks about his character and the critically acclaimed show before performing one of his solo numbers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM
Thursday, December 29, 2016

HBO Will Air Carrie Fisher’s Wishful Drinking by Ruthie Fierberg

The network will rebroadcast the adaptation of the late actor’s Broadway solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Tony Nominee Lily Rabe and Drama Desk Nominee Hamish Linklater Are Expecting by Ruthie Fierberg

The actors have shared the stage in several Shakespearean productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Playbill’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Mixtape by Ruthie Fierberg

Haven’t put together your New Year’s Eve playlist yet? Just use ours.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Legendary Actor Debbie Reynolds Passes Away at 84 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar and Tony nominee has died just one day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10PM

Legendary Actor Debbie Reynolds Dies at 84 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar and Tony nominee has died just one day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10PM

Kevin Spacey Will Teach You the Perfect Al Pacino Impersonation by Ruthie Fierberg

During the December 27 broadcast of the Kennedy Center Honors, Spacey tipped his hat to the two-time Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, December 27, 2016

How Much Do You Know About Playwright August Wilson? by Ruthie Fierberg

This week’s quiz celebrates one of America’s greatest playwrights in honor of his Jitney beginning performances on Broadway December 28 (and in honor of Fences star Denzel Washin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

How Much Do You Know About Fences Playwright August Wilson? by Ruthie Fierberg

This week’s quiz celebrates one of America’s greatest playwrights in honor of his Jitney beginning performances on Broadway December 28 (and in honor of Fences star Denzel Washin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Created a #HolidayMixThread on Twitter by Ruthie Fierberg

In case you missed it, the Hamilton creator provided some non-musical theatre ear candy for the holiday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Monday, December 26, 2016

American Actor George S. Irving Dies by Ruthie Fierberg

The 94-year-old Tony winner has passed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM
Sunday, December 25, 2016

Hair Sets Official Celebration for its 50th Anniversary by Ruthie Fierberg

A special event with storytelling and performances will commemorate the milestone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:10PM
Saturday, December 24, 2016

New Development in Shuffle Along Lawsuit by Ruthie Fierberg

The show’s insurer claims it does not owe producers money due to McDonald’s departure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

Tony Nominee Robert Tucker Dies by Ruthie Fierberg

The choreographer, and right-hand man to Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins, has passed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Tony Winner Willa Kim Dies by Ruthie Fierberg

At 99, the Tony-winning costume designer has passed away.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

The Top Shows of 2016—As Chosen By the Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

Patti LuPone, Laura Osnes, John Benjamin Hickey and more stars of Broadway’s upcoming 2017 season name their favorite shows of 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, December 23, 2016

Actor Carrie Fisher Now in Stable Condition After In-Flight Medical Emergency by Ruthie Fierberg

The Drama Desk nominee is now reportedly in stable condition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:20PM

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