All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Friday, August 12, 2016

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
Thursday, August 11, 2016

Ruby Theatre Will Present World Premiere of As Straw Before The Wind by Ruthie Fierberg

The California production marks achievement and representation in theatre for the Filipino community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Lineup Announced for Goodman Theatre’s New Stages Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

The free festival offers a first look at six new plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

What Ever Happened to Hunchback? by Ruthie Fierberg

Ogunquit Playhouse took the reins on the first production since the Paper Mill debut—find out how they made the experience an epic one.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Laura Benanti Announces Her Pregnancy via Twitter by Ruthie Fierberg

The leading lady shares the news of a Broadway baby!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Watch Tony Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. Talk to (and Sing for) Whoopi Goldberg on The View by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s original Aaron Burr stopped by the morning show and explained why he left the show in July and how he got his start singing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Listen! Broadway’s Most Passionate Love Songs by Ruthie Fierberg

For when you’re feeling in that lovey kind of mood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Debra Monk Will Star in David Rabe’s Visiting Edna in Chicago by Ruthie Fierberg

The world-premiere production from the Tony-winning playwright comes to Steppenwolf.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Michael G. Murphy Will Step Down as Managing Director at Old Globe by Ruthie Fierberg

Murphy moves cross-country to preside over one of New York’s leading performing arts centers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

Ayad Akhtar’s JUNK Runs at La Jolla by Ruthie Fierberg

The work by the Pulitzer-winning playwright is currently enjoying its world-premiere run in California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Name that Broadway Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

You've sat in the seats, but do you know the origins of the names of the Broadway houses? Test your Broadway real estate knowledge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Lineup Set for Broadway Goes to the Movies Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Tovah Feldshuh and more join forces to sing tunes from the silver screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Tickets On Sale for Voices for the Voiceless Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway and Hollywood talent will take part in an evening to support foster children through song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Tony Yazbeck Joins Montego Glover for The New York Pops Underground by Ruthie Fierberg

Yazbeck replaces Joshua Henry for the Feinstein’s/54 Below gig.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

On the Rails Musical Coming to Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The world premiere comes to the Algonquin’s 777 Theater this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM
Monday, August 8, 2016

Tickets Now On Sale for Broadway’s Heisenberg by Ruthie Fierberg

American Express Cardholders get first dibs to see the MTC transfer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Jeremy Jordan Working on a Solo Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee reveals the singer-songwriter in him.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM

Watch Hamilton’s Javier Muñoz on CBS This Morning by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Alexander Hamilton talks about performing for the President and battling illness throughout his career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Downtown Manhattan’s La MaMa Announces Anniversary Season Lineup by Ruthie Fierberg

The company celebrates its 55th year with a smorgasbord of offerings this coming year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Saturday, August 6, 2016

What Is Jeremy Jordan’s Favorite Show of All Time? by Ruthie Fierberg

The star reveals his number one show and why he was overjoyed to revisit it this past summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 4, 2016

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

Watch Cast of Cats Perform Live on Good Morning America by Ruthie Fierberg

The morning show featured a medley of tunes from the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

The Challenges in Adapting Frozen for the Broadway Stage by Ruthie Fierberg

Frozen songwriter Robert Lopez reveals why it takes time to bring the movie musical to the Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Watch Tony Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. Sing on The Tonight Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Hamilton’s original Aaron Burr sits in with The Roots on the late-night show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Watch Leona Lewis Talk Cats Revival on CBS This Morning by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Grizabella reveals which song from the show is actually her favorite and what it was like to learn to be a cat from director Trevor Nunn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

How Much Do You Really Know About Fiddler on the Roof? by Ruthie Fierberg

Try to be a “Matchmaker” and find the correct answers to these questions about the musical that has bowed six times on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Watch! Broadway Stars Channel Cats on the Opening-Night Carpet by Ruthie Fierberg

The stars of the latest revival aren’t the only ones who can impersonate felines.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

Could Todrick Hall’s Straight Outta Oz Become a Broadway Musical? by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor-singer-YouTube star talks big plans for his Wizard of Oz-inspired visual album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

New Musical by Duncan Sheik to Play Alley Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Sheik and co-writer, Suzanne Vega, will debut Lover, Beloved: An Evening with Carson McCullers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM
Monday, August 1, 2016

Rocky Horror Show Will Play Theatre Under the Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

The Houston-based theatre adds the musical to its fall season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59PM

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