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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

Watch High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Stars Perform Acoustic Covers of the Hits From Season 1 by Ruthie Fierberg

Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrgio, and more are all in this together during quarantine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Christine Ebersole Talks Self-Isolation Parallels to Grey Gardens, Memories of Brian Dennehy, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill catches up with the two-time Tony winner ahead of the release of her film Driveways, starring Dennehy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Which Musical Theatre Character Are You Becoming in Quarantine? by Ruthie Fierberg

Are you working non-stop? Have you begun your descent into madness? Or, are you beginning to wonder why anyone would ever leave Grey Gardens?

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

How to Make Your Own Playbill Flowers by Ruthie Fierberg

Follow Sasha Pensanti of Broadway Crafts and the Broadway Green Alliance as she shows the step-by-step process of upcycling Playbills into gorgeous paper flowers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM
Tuesday, May 5, 2020

18 Charities to Consider on #GivingTuesdayNow May 5 by Ruthie Fierberg

Among many worthy organizations, these 18 have been highlighted by theatre artists often as organizations-in-need during the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:13AM
Friday, May 1, 2020

Celebrity Self-Tape: Marisha Wallace Auditions for Her Dream Role in a Gender-Bent Aladdin by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway Aladdin cast member makes her case for a female Genie with her version of “Friend Like Me.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

NF Hope Concert, Starring James Monroe Iglehart and More, to Broadcast Online by Ruthie Fierberg

In the wake of cancellations of the Chicago and New York City engagements, the Neurofibromatosis Network hopes to raise money with the virtual performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Watch Jeremy Jordan, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kate Baldwin, and Jessica Vosk Sing From Georgia Stitt’s Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The concert celebrating Stitt’s A Quiet Revolution streams exclusively on Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Jamie Lee Curtis Hosts Live La La Land Viewing Party May 1 by Ruthie Fierberg

Tune in to the free screening and celebration of the movie musical, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

How 2 Former Phantom of the Opera Christines Became the Writers of New Song Cycle Forty Minutes by Ruthie Fierberg

Taking a cue from Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Todrick Hall’s Out of Oz, Emma Grimsley and Kaitlyn Nicole Davis debut their visual album exclusively on Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Jeremy Jordan, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kate Baldwin, and Jessica Vosk to Perform in Georgia Stitt’s Live Album Release Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The performance celebrating Stitt’s A Quiet Revolution will stream exclusively on Playbill May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Playbill Playlist: Solo Dance Party Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

The perfect soundtrack to your private Broadway-themed quarantine dance party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

27 TV Musicals to Stream From Home by Ruthie Fierberg

From Bette Midler in Gypsy to High School Musical to live television musical events, here’s your list to watch during quarantine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

26 TV Musicals to Stream From Home by Ruthie Fierberg

From Bette Midler in Gypsy to High School Musical to live television musical events, here’s your list to watch during quarantine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

8 Scenes to Perform at Home With Your Family to Be Featured in Playbill's #LivingRoomTheatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Download scenes from shows like The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, and more (courtesy of Concord Theatricals), film your #LivingRoomTheatre, and your performance could be featured on Play…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Sara Barielles, Original Waitress Cast, and More Sing Nick Cordero’s ‘Live Your Life’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Christopher Fitzgerald, and more urge their former co-star to #WakeUpNick in their rendition of his original song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Watch Ariana Grande Sing ‘Still Hurting’ From Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years by Ruthie Fierberg

The pop star reunited with Brown for the composer's virtual SubCulture residency concert April 27; check out more highlights here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, April 27, 2020

Are You the Next Broadway Star? by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill's Search for a Star contest will accept video submissions in the search for theatre's future headliners!

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Stream Rubies and Concerto DSCH From New York City Ballet by Ruthie Fierberg

The world-renowned company announces more digital programming, including classes with the pros.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Broadway Podcast Network Launches New Podcast My Broadway Memory by Ruthie Fierberg

The premiere episode, broadcast live, will feature Broadway photographer Joan Marcus and performer Brittney Johnson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM
Friday, April 24, 2020

Could NYU Have the Solution to Produce Distance-Theatre During Quarantine and Beyond? by Ruthie Fierberg

How a new course integrating Tisch drama and game design students could yield new outlets for artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

Watch a Preview of Bernadette Peters Singing on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony Award winner guest stars on the NBC series April 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Nathan Lane Takes Stephen Colbert on a Tour of His Home by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Tony Award winner shows treasured photos and opening night gifts from his career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Thursday, April 23, 2020

Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, Stephanie J. Block, and More to Sleep Out for Homeless Youth by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway stars join the first ever national digital Sleep Out for Covenant House, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Track Upcoming Virtual Theatrical Live Streams, Performances, Panels, and Classes by Ruthie Fierberg

From exercise classes with Broadway stars to the latest watch party or panel discussion, let Playbill and Broadway Podcast Network's calendar be your guide to coronavirus quarantainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Special Skills: How to Teach Yourself a Dialect at Home by Ruthie Fierberg

Whether you want to bulk up the special skills section of your résumé or just try something new, here are tips from Broadway dialect coaches to learn a new accent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM
Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Jane Krakowski Brings Some Needed Comedic Relief to Quarantine With Netflix’s The Willoughbys by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner reveals what it was like to pair up with Martin Short, play another off-kilter mom, and how her days have changed “in corona.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

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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
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Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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