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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices Raises Over $189K for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Broadway Bridges by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, watch highlights from the concert event celebrating Latinx Heritage Month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices Raises Over $189K for Broadway Cares, R.Evolución Latina, and Broadway Bridges by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, watch highlights from the concert event celebrating Latinx Heritage Month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM
Monday, October 5, 2020

Last Chance to See ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices by Ruthie Fierberg

The benefit concert event, starring host Andréa Burns, Antonio Banderas, and a reunion of the original cast of In the Heights, is available through 8 PM ET October 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Thursday, October 1, 2020

Like Water for Chocolate Musical In Development With a Score by La Santa Cecilia by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch an exclusive preview of two songs from the stage adaption of the novel in the October 1 ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Broadway’s Ana Villafañe Reveals the Moment That Inspired Her to Be a Performer and the Keys to Her Success by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of On Your Feet! tracks the milestone moments of her journey to Broadway in our Cadillac Lounge series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Tune In October 1 to ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices by Ruthie Fierberg

Directed and co-choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo, the concert event features Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos and an In The Heights reunion, Gloria Estefan, Jaime Camil, J…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Star Gabrielle Ruiz Reveals the Most Fulfilling Role of Her Career—It’s Not What You Think by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway and television star Ruiz unearths her theatrical roots as part of our Cadillac Lounge series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Tuesday, September 29, 2020

How Robin De Jesús Defied Naysayers to Become a 3-Time Tony Nominee by Ruthie Fierberg

One the eve of the premiere of his star turn in Netflix’s The Boys in the Band, the actor gets vulnerable sharing struggles and overcoming challenges on his road to success as part of the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Monday, September 28, 2020

From Puerto Rico to Broadway, Luis Salgado Says He Would Have Never Made It Without These 3 People by Ruthie Fierberg

The original In The Heights and On Your Feet! cast member and Cirque du Soleil director and choreographer shares personal stories from his impressive career in the Cadillac Lounge series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM
Thursday, September 24, 2020

9-Time Grammy Winner Rubén Blades, 2-Time Grammy Winner Jon Secada, and Moulin Rouge! Star Ricky Rojas Headline Final Casting of ¡Viva Broadway! Hea by Ruthie Fierberg

See who else is joining the lineup for the can’t-miss concert event, premiering on Playbill October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020

Justina Machado and Gabrielle Ruiz Join ¡VIVA Broadway! Lineup by Ruthie Fierberg

The The Heights and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend alums, respectively, join the star-studded October 1 concert event. Here’s how to watch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:05AM
Monday, September 14, 2020

Max Clayton, Karla Garcia, and 30 More Broadway Performers Lead New Dance Short Film by Ruthie Fierberg

Choreographed by Banji Aborisade, SC7NARIO debuts September 19 for National Dance Day. Check out this exclusive sneak peek.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Antonio Banderas, Anthony Ramos, and Christopher Jackson Join Roster of Performers for ¡VIVA Broadway! Hear Our Voices by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosted by Andréa Burns, the concert special is packed with star-studded performances to mark milestones and contributions by the Latinx community to Broadway and theatre at large.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Thursday, September 3, 2020

How to Create Equitable Spaces for the BIPOC Students in Your Theatre Program by Ruthie Fierberg

For predominantly white universities, here are some guidelines to help every artist reach their full potential.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM
Monday, August 31, 2020

Nick Daly Wins Playbill’s Search for a Star Contest by Ruthie Fierberg

The 19-year-old won singing from Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Sunday, August 30, 2020

Meet the 30 Semi-Finalists of Playbill’s Search for a Star Contest by Ruthie Fierberg

Before we announce the Grand Prize winner out of our Top 10, meet 30 more gifted contestants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:36PM
Thursday, August 27, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Leguizamo, and Members of the Original Cast of In The Heights Headline ¡VIVA Broadway! Hear Our Voices Concert Special by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosted by Andréa Burns, the evening celebrates Latinx Heritage Month and stars Karen Olivo, Mandy Gonzalez, Jaime Camil, Gloria Estefan, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM
Friday, August 21, 2020

Watch This Exclusive Clip From Dramarama, New Movie About High School Drama Kids by Ruthie Fierberg

The film is set to premiere at Outfest, starring So You Think You Can Dance alum Nico Greetham and The Prom's Anna Grace Barlow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM
Thursday, August 20, 2020

Vote Now to Crown the Next Musical Theatre Star! by Ruthie Fierberg

Announcing the Top 10 finalists in Playbill’s Search for a Star competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Tuesday, August 18, 2020

What to Expect From New Play Finish the Fight, Streaming August 18 by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright Ming Peiffer and director Whitney White talk about their process creating The New York Times special about the women of color who didn’t make the history books the first time ar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Final Casting Announced for Playbill’s Women in Theatre: A Centennial Celebration by Ruthie Fierberg

Ashley Park, Jacqueline B. Arnold, and Alysha Umphress join the ranks of the not-to-miss evening; plus the debut of a new song from the creators of SIX and sneak peeks at new musicals Jeanne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM
Thursday, August 13, 2020

Go Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming Musical Suffragist With Creators Shaina Taub, Leigh Silverman, More by Ruthie Fierberg

Tune in to the August 13 digital event from The New York Times.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Bill Berloni Shares Backstage Secrets Behind 5 Iconic Animal Performances, From Annie to The Crucible by Ruthie Fierberg

The famed animal trainer reveals his tricks for Bruiser’s barks in Legally Blonde, Sandy’s trailing in Annie, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Jordan Fisher Talks Mastering Choreography and Chemistry in New Netflix Movie Work It by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, and To All the Boys... star talks about his latest dance feature.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:56AM
Monday, August 10, 2020

Sara Bareilles, Brittney Johnson, Daphne Rubin-Vega, L Morgan Lee, and More Join Playbill’s Women in Theatre: A Centennial Celebration by Ruthie Fierberg

The August 26 special marking Women’s Equality Day and honoring 100 years of women in theatre will feature songs from Waitress, Fun Home, and Wicked, as well as Broadway-bound musicals Gun…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Saturday, August 8, 2020

Due to Overwhelming Submission, Playbill’s Search for a Star Postpones Announcement of the Top 10 by Ruthie Fierberg

With over 2,500 self-tape auditions, the competition is tight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Harvey Fierstein’s Bella Bella Comes to Audible by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner talks about his new release, why he knew he had to be the one to premiere the show, Jewish identity, and his unusual choice in dressing room decoration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM
Monday, August 3, 2020

Watch: Highlights From Week 3 of Playbill’s Search for a Star Contest by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a look at the video auditions we’re loving, and submit your own before August 5!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Heidi Schreck and Rebecca Naomi Jones to Host Playbill’s Women in Theatre: A Centennial Celebration Concert Special August 26 by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of Women’s Equality Day, Playbill honors game-changing female-identifying artists over the past 100 years through songs and personal stories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces Inaugural Artivism Fellowship by Ruthie Fierberg

The initiative will be the beneficiary of Playbill’s August Women in Theatre: A Centennial Celebration Special Event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, July 30, 2020

Sweet Magnolias Creator Sheryl Anderson on Working With Heather Headley and That Season 1 Finale Shocker by Ruthie Fierberg

The Netflix series serves up a romantic, cozy drama with a cast full of Broadway names.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

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