All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Sarah Paulson to Play Oscar Winner in Upcoming FX Series by Ruthie Fierberg

Paulson and producer Ryan Murphy team up again for Feud, a new drama series on FX in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Savion Glover to Choreograph on Upcoming Episode of So You Think You Can Dance by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning hoofer choreographs a routine for the FOX reality show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Test Your Showbiz Food Knowledge by Ruthie Fierberg

Food, glorious food! How much do you know about the culinary components of these shows?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

The Woodsman Will Air on PBS by Ruthie Fierberg

The Off-Broadway hit gets a spot in primetime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Chicago's City Lit Theatre Announces 2016-17 season by Ruthie Fierberg

The company has revealed the lineup for its 37th year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Bid to Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda at Hamilton’s Chicago Opening by Ruthie Fierberg

The composer and actor auctions off a chance to be in the room where it happens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Monday, August 22, 2016

NJPAC Announces Broadway Best Concert with Seth Rudetsky and Disaster! Cast Members by Ruthie Fierberg

SiriusXM host Rudetsky will join Roger Bart, Kerry Butler and Kevin Chamberlin in concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

New Trump Play to Bow at Theater Wit by Ruthie Fierberg

The Chicago-based theatre announces three additions to its lineup, including The Trump Card.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Friday, August 19, 2016

Get Ready for Broadway Game Night! by Ruthie Fierberg

Matt Rodin hosts Broadway Game Night August 20 at Feinstein’s/54 Below. Take this quiz to get a taste of what’s in store.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Josh Groban to Co-Host Upcoming Episode of LIVE With Kelly by Ruthie Fierberg

The soon-to-be Broadway leading man will take the host chair for a day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Get to Know the Cast of Hairspray Live! by Ruthie Fierberg

With theatre veterans and newcomers welcoming the ’60s this fall on NBC, we put together everything you need to know about the cast for the live broadcast musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:03PM

Watch the Scream Queens Season Two Trailer Starring Lea Michele by Ruthie Fierberg

The star dropped an all-new trailer via Twitter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Leslie Odom, Jr. Sets Solo Performance Dates by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner will perform a solo show August 20 and make a special appearance on Opening Night at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Angela Lansbury Documentary Will Air on BBC by Ruthie Fierberg

The theatre legend will discuss her 70-year career in a new BBC Radio 2 documentary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

What to Expect From Broadway’s Holiday Inn by Ruthie Fierberg

Why this ode to the heyday of musicals (and the original movie) is exactly what the fall season needs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Will London’s Guys and Dolls Come to Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

Director Gordon Greenberg says he’d “love for it to come here.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Arkansas Rep Names New Producing Artistic Director by Ruthie Fierberg

The associate artistic director of Minneapolis’ Guthrie makes a move.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Milwaukee Rep Funds Creation of New Plays by Ruthie Fierberg

The theatre’s initiative makes a commitment to new work, including upcoming projects with a Pulitzer Prize winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Tony Winner Savion Glover to Play B.B. King’s Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

The tap dancer, choreographer and producer hits the Times Square lounge with his solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Much Do You Know About the Ever-Changing Cast of Broadway’s Chicago? by Ruthie Fierberg

Test your knowledge about the various replacements for Roxie, Velma and Billy in the original 1975 show and the long-running 1996 revival. (With a bonus movie question, too.)

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Samuel French Off Off-Broadway Short Play Festival Winners Announced by Ruthie Fierberg

Six new works will be printed by the renowned script publisher as a result of the competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Early Handwritten Drafts of “My Shot” by Ruthie Fierberg

See photos of the Hamilton creator’s song notes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Drama League Welcomes All-Female Delegation to Stage Directors Exchange Program by Ruthie Fierberg

The delegation will offer a free panel discussion September 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Erin Davie and Colin Hanlon Set for New Musical Museum of Broken Relationships by Ruthie Fierberg

The second annual Aspen Theatre Festival features a performance of the work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM
Monday, August 15, 2016

Transparent Writer Will Pen a Musical Comedy by Ruthie Fierberg

An untitled project could be Amazon’s first run in the musical genre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

The King and I Film Turns 60 With a Special Celebration by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the film, select theatres nationwide will host the movie on the big screen plus behind-the-scenes extras.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Air-Date Set for Drunk History’s Hamilton Episode by Ruthie Fierberg

Lin-Manuel Miranda narrates an upcoming episode of Drunk History, featuring the story of his alter ego: Alexander Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

How Does a Demanding Role Take Its Toll? by Ruthie Fierberg

In these original before and after photos, you can see it written on their faces. Four actors share how they prepare for and cool down from some of the most emotionally taxing roles on Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 12, 2016

New Musical Green Card Opens at the Theatre at St. Clement’s by Ruthie Fierberg

Inspired by a tragedy, the production sheds light on the challenges of immigration in America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Meryl Streep Praised Sondheim and Her Love for Theatre at TimesTalk by Ruthie Fierberg

The actress takes on another singing role in Florence Foster Jenkins and spoke to the importance of music and musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Opens Tonight in Ogunquit by Ruthie Fierberg

The Playhouse production features over 500 costumes and 200 headdresses from the original designers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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