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Monday, November 13, 2017

Who Did Jonathan Groff Move to Tears With His Rendition of 'Pure Imagination'? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth recounts the most moving moments from his Voices for the Voiceless concert—including surprise performances.

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Monday, October 30, 2017

How Tony Nominee Jonathan Groff Broke 'Broadway Law' by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth reveals how he helped Groff break the rules, how Capathia Jenkins auditioned for the Dreamgirls film, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM[SHARE]
Monday, October 23, 2017

How Jessie Mueller Said 'No' to Her Clear Day Callback and Still Booked Broadway by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares inside scoop from his concerts with Tony winner Jessie Mueller, plus how Tim Rice reacted to his deconstructing Evita video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM[SHARE]
Monday, October 16, 2017

What Happened When Patti LuPone Was Out of Evita For a Night? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares how to tune in to tonight’s Concert for America, a hilarious story from the original production of Evita, and some little known hist…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Monday, October 9, 2017

What Shenanigans Unfolded on the Set of The Carol Burnett Show Anniversary Special? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth takes us to the soundstage of the taping with Carol Burnett, Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, Martin Short, Jim Carrey, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]
Monday, October 2, 2017

Behind-The-Scenes of The Carol Burnett Show Anniversary Special With Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, and More by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth takes us into the rehearsal room for the upcoming 50th Anniversary Special.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 25, 2017

Which Performers Surprised Audiences By Dueting With Patti LuPone in Deconstructing Patti? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares a play-by-play breakdown of the insta-classic concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 18, 2017

How Did Will Swenson Spice Up His Latest Performance of 'The Confrontation' In Concert? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares the details of his concert with Will Swenson, how he surprised Terrence Mann, and a hint about a guest performer for Deconstructing Patti.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 11, 2017

What to Expect From Deconstructing Patti With Seth Rudetsky by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Jessie Mueller reveals a Beautiful secret and Seth reschedules Deconstructing Patti!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 4, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017

What Song Did Santino Fontana Sing for His Frozen Audition? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth recounts the end of Playbill’s Broadway on the Rhine River cruise, including stories from Fonanta. Plus, what to look forward to in tonight…

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Monday, August 21, 2017

Win Tickets and a Backstage Tour With Gavin Creel at Hello, Dolly! by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares how to win tickets to see the Tony-winning revival and a backstage tour, plus tales of adventures and show-stopping moments from Playbill&…

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Monday, August 14, 2017

How Marissa Jaret Winokur Got an Emmy Award Without a Nomination by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth embarks on Playbill Travel’s Broadway on the Rhine River plus the story of Marissa Jaret Winokur’s sort-of Emmy Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM[SHARE]
Monday, August 7, 2017

Why Betsy Wolfe Had to Stop the Show at Waitress by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares stories he learned from Broadway’s Betsy Wolfe, Heathers writer Larry O’Keefe, plus who to expect at the next Concert for Amer…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 31, 2017

How A Chorus Line's "Gimme the Ball" Came to Be by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares A Chorus Line secrets from an original cast member, plus the time an audience member heckled Melissa Errico.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Watch the Hilarious Prank Chita Rivera Played on Seth Rudetsky by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth reveals how Chita scared him during their out-of-town concert, plus Airplane’s Jerry Zucker is writing a musical!

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Monday, July 17, 2017

What Did Elaine Stritch Tell Faith Prince After Seeing Nick and Nora? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Alice Ripley shares a dream role and Faith Prince shares a Stritch story in honor of the late actor’s passing.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

What Was Kerry Butler Thinking During the First Preview of the Tony-Winning Hairspray? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth lets us behind the curtain of the Seattle Concert for America with stories from Kerry Butler—plus where you can find him performing around …

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Monday, July 3, 2017
Monday, June 26, 2017

Behind the Scenes With Queer As Folk Stars at the San Francisco Concert for America by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, he and Faith Prince talk about meeting in group therapy, Armistead Maupin getting a standing ovation from the crowd at San Fran's Curran Theatre,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Why Does Anastasia's Liz Callaway Always Record the National Anthem at Baseball Games? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares hilarious stories from Callway and Julie Halston, plus William Daniels talks about the time he rejected his Tony nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Go Inside Seth Rudetsky's Magical Tony Awards Night! by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth takes us inside the 2017 Tony Awards, the official Tony Awards after-party at The Plaza, and the Dear Evan Hansen after-party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 5, 2017

WATCH: Wayne Brady Pens an Original Song, the Hairspray Cast Reunites, and More at Concert for America by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, watch video highlights from the L.A. Concert for America, moments of comedic brilliance from Laura Benanti, and news from Patti LuPone and Christine E…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Watch Original Hairspray Cast Members Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy, and More Reunite by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares highlights from the Concert for America in Los Angeles—including a Hairspray reunion—plus adventures with Audra McDonald and W…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 22, 2017

How Many Times Did Tony Nominee Brandon Uranowitz Have to Audition for Falsettos? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth adds performers to Wednesday’s Concert for America, shares the crazy story of Brandon Uranowitz’s multiple auditions for Falsettos, a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 15, 2017

What Happened When Audra McDonald Flubbed Her Lyrics in Front of Stephen Sondheim? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth recounts stories from the Actors Fund Gala, his interview with Joel Grey, and Audra McDonald’s performance at the PEN Honors.

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Monday, May 8, 2017

Could War Paint Be Patti LuPone's Last Musical? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth recounts the chat we had with LuPone about ending her musical career with War Paint and what to expect from their upcoming concert together, Deco…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 1, 2017

How Shirley MacLaine Saved Chita Rivera's Performance in the Sweet Charity Film by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudestky, Seth takes us inside his concert with Chita Rivera, and reveals behind-the-scenes stories from her time on Bob Fosse’s set of Sweet Charity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM[SHARE]
Monday, April 24, 2017

What You Missed at the Concert for America Starring Barry Manilow by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares highlights from the April Concert for America with Barry Manilow, Chita Rivera, and more, and announces special guests for the upcoming Ma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

How Audra McDonald Handled a Ringing Cell Phone in Character As Billie Holiday by Seth Rudetsky

Seth returns home from London laden with stories about Audra at the Oliviers and excitement for the April 18 Concert for America in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM[SHARE]
Monday, April 10, 2017

What's the One Thing Josh Groban Fans Love to Shout During The Great Comet? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth chats with Josh Groban and heads to London with Audra McDonald.

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