All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Kate del Castillo Brings Her Triple-Nominated Solo Performance to Audible by Ruthie Fierberg

Isaac Gomez’s powerful the way she spoke is now available as an original audio-play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2020

Scheduled Live Reading of Brave Smiles Postponed in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter by Ruthie Fierberg

The first offering of Pride Plays had been set to stream June 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Michael R. Jackson, John Cameron Mitchell, Caitlin Kinnunen, More Join Playbill's Pride Spectacular Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The June 28 event, hosted by Michael Urie, will cap off June's Pride Plays events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Michael R. Jackson, John Cameron Mitchell, MJ Rodriguez, More Join Playbill's Pride Spectacular Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The June 28 event, hosted by Michael Urie, will cap off June's Pride Plays events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Watch Highlights From Week 2 of At-Home #LivingRoomTheatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Students get creative over Zoom with The Wizard of Oz, a drama troupe does A Chorus Line, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM
Thursday, May 21, 2020

SCENERY Releases New Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Jewelry Collection by Ruthie Fierberg

Wear a piece of the Broadway musical’s set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Pride Plays Announces the 4 Works Streaming Live on Playbill in June by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill will live stream the seminal LGBTQIA+ plays every Friday night for Pride Month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM

Join Andrew Garfield, Chris Jackson and Broadway Vocal Coach Liz Caplan in Playbill’s Live Q&A by Ruthie Fierberg

The voice teacher to Ben Platt, John Mulaney, Neil Patrick Harris, Adrienne Warren, and more will offer advice and demonstrate exercises with her 2 students May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Ben Platt On What to Expect From His Netflix Special and The Politician Season 2 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner talks about his experience performing at Radio City, working with director Alex Timbers to bring the special to Netflix May 20, and sharing personal stories …

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:22AM
Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Ask Broadway Vocal Coach Liz Caplan Your Questions Live (With a Special Guest) by Ruthie Fierberg

The voice teacher to Ben Platt, John Mulaney, Neil Patrick Harris, Adrienne Warren, and more will offer advice and more May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

A BKLYN Reunion, a Dear Evan Hansen Anthem, Meryl Streep, Audra McDonald, and More Highlights From A Night of Covenant House Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch performances by Stephanie J. Block, Jordan Fisher, Jeremy Jordan, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

The Perfect Broadway-Inspired Soundtrack to Make Your At-Home Prom Unforgettable by Ruthie Fierberg

This week, our Playbill Mixtape sets the scene for your pre-prom prep and virtual dance party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 15, 2020

Danny Burstein Shares How His COVID-19 Recovery Is Going and Why He Would Stop at Nothing to Donate His Plasma by Ruthie Fierberg

The six-time Tony-nominated actor teamed up with Survivor Corps, an organization specializing in COVID-19 resources.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Answering Your Questions About Convalescent Plasma Donation, COVID-19 Treatment Research, Antibody Testing and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Danny Burstein, COVID-19 survivor and six-time Tony nominee, found the ultimate resource in the grassroots group Survivor Corps.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

92nd Street Y to Host Virtual 92Y Together Gala May 18 by Ruthie Fierberg

The even will feature a world premiere by Dorrance Dance and appearances by Tony Blair and Salman Rushdie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

92nd Street Y to Host Virtual 92Y Together Night of Gratitude and Hope May 18 by Ruthie Fierberg

The even will feature a world premiere by Dorrance Dance and appearances by Tony Blair and Salman Rushdie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Annual Report: The State of the Broadway Ensemblist in the Abbreviated 2019–2020 Season by Ruthie Fierberg

How many actors worked in Broadway ensembles? Did this shortened season manage to improve over the last?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM
Thursday, May 14, 2020

Applications Now Open for O’Neill Theater Center's Virtual Cabaret Fellows Program by Ruthie Fierberg

The annual conference, which coaches performers in the complete creation of their own act, will take place in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The Broadway Women’s Alliance Is Here to Support Industry Women Through the Coronavirus Crisis and Beyond by Ruthie Fierberg

Through networking, virtual workshops, and more, the BWA is a community for peer-to-peer support.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM
Tuesday, May 12, 2020

What Everyone Can Learn From Actors About Dealing With Anxiety, Uncertainty, and Unemployment by Ruthie Fierberg

Psychologist and former Broadway dancer John Carroll on how to cope in the time of COVID-19 and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Our Top 3 Videos From Week 1 of the #LivingRoomTheatre Challenge by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch a scene from The Wizard of Oz complete with a live Toto, an at-home Sound of Music, and more!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM
Monday, May 11, 2020

Looking Back on 35 Years at Lincoln Center Theater by Ruthie Fierberg

While theatre takes an intermission, LCT reminds us the gems they've brought to the stage—and what’s to come.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Watch the Sexy Quartet of Moulin Rouge! Sing ‘Lady Marmalade’ on CBS Sunday Morning by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway cast members Jacqueline B. Arnold, Robyn Hurder, Holly James, and Jeigh Madjus won't let quarantine stop them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Friday, May 8, 2020

8 Theatre Programs Share Strategies to Rehearse, Teach, and Present Productions While Schooling Remotely by Ruthie Fierberg

Elementary, middle, high school, and college programs across the U.S. share the techniques that have worked to keep arts education and performance going in the time of COVID-19 shutdowns.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Listen to Ben Platt’s New Single ‘So Will I’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner dropped the original song May 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM

Misty Copeland, Tiler Peck, and Ballerinas Around the World Dance for COVID-19 Relief by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the stunning compilation video of the world’s premiere talents performing The Dying Swan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

How to Create the Full Gala Experience—Dinner, Dancing, and All—Online by Ruthie Fierberg

Off-Broadway theatre company The Tank innovates with a pre-show cooking class and Zoom dance party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:37AM
Thursday, May 7, 2020

Broadway Dreams Launches Virtual Training Intensives by Ruthie Fierberg

In lieu of the summer performing arts intensive tour, the non-profit offers online training from pros like Spencer Liff, Rob McClure, and Elizabeth Stanley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

Sunset Boulevard Star Siobhan Dillon Releases New Solo Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway and West End alum releases the recording to benefit Breast Cancer Haven.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Wednesday, May 6, 2020

What We Learned When the 12 Largest Entertainment Unions Gathered to Discuss the COVID-19 Pandemic by Ruthie Fierberg

Representatives from Actors’ Equity, SAG-AFTRA, SDC, IATSE, and more shared progress and new developments regarding employment during the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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