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Monday, May 9, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Closing Disaster! and Disastrous Auditions When You’re Over 70 by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Disaster! closes on Broadway (but there’s still good news). Plus, confessions from a “Professional Auditioner” (a.k.a. Seth’s mom).

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM
Monday, May 2, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Seth’s Writing Rocked the House at the Easter Bonnet by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth writes for the annual Easter Bonnet Competition, introduced The Actors Fund gala and welcomed a new Tony Delvecchio to his Disaster! family.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: How Seth Got His Start in Writing by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth tells the story of his first writing gig, even more BC/EFA performances at Disaster!, and a chat with Zachary Levi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM
Monday, April 18, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: The Text That Got Marissa Jaret Winokur Back to Broadway by Seth Rudetsky

Disaster! continues to fundraise for BC/EFA with epic post-show performances, and Seth interviews one of his childhood idols, Toni Tennille.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM
Monday, April 11, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Disaster! Brings Back Performances of Broadway Past for BC/EFA (Watch Here!) by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth interviews Clifton Davis and finds the incredible story behind Jennifer Simard’s scene-stealing song in Disaster! Plus, more songs from Broadw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM
Monday, April 4, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: How Disaster! Plans to Beat the Fundraising Competition in Honor of BC/EFA by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Broadway faves greet him backstage, Seth discovers a new young star and Disaster! recreates favorite musical theatre moments for a cause.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: What Were Stephen Sondheim’s Notes for Vannessa Williams? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth prepares for a Rent-themed surprise at Disaster! and plays a concert with Vannessa Williams, who reveals details from her Into the Woods days!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM
Monday, March 21, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: How Did Ana Villafañe Get Cast as Gloria Estefan? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth gets all the scoop from Ana Villafañe and Andréa Burns about getting cast in On Your Feet! and working with Gloria Estefan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Monday, March 14, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Why You Should Never Trust Seth with Opening Night Gifts by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetksy, opening night of Disaster! finally arrives, and we learn what he gave his whole company to mark the occasion (plus the story of the Gypsy Robe!).

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Monday, March 7, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Behind-the-Scenes Mishaps at Disaster! and Secrets About She Loves Me by Seth Rudetsky

It's the day before opening, and Seth dishes on the hilarious missed (and extra) entrances at his Broadway show, plus lyricist Sheldon Harnick reveals who almost directed the original S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM
Monday, February 29, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: What You Didn't Know About Alix Korey, and Disaster! on The Today Show! by Seth Rudetsky

Everything Seth loves about Fiddler's Alix Korey, plus behind the scenes of Disaster!'s appearance on morning television.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The Disaster! Diaries: The Making of a New Broadway Musical (Part 3) by Seth Rudetsky

Follow Seth Rudetsky's updates direct from tech rehearsal!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Onstage & Backstage: Which One of His Idols Did Seth Meet During Disaster! Previews? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth meets one of his Broadway idols and his favorite comedians. Guess who?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM
Monday, February 22, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Who Came to Visit Disaster! During Previews? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth meets one of his Broadway idols and his favorite comedians. Guess who?

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM
Monday, February 15, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: What’s Going On Backstage During Disaster Previews? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth gives the insider look at Disaster! during previews, the crazy backstage gymnastics that go on and his visitors in the first we…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM
Friday, February 5, 2016

The Disaster! Diaries: The Making of a New Broadway Musical (Part 2) by Seth Rudetsky

Actor-writer-music supervisor and your am-AH-zing Playbill.com columnist Seth Rudetsky chronicles the making of his Broadway show Disaster! A New Musical. Beginning with day …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

The Disaster! Diaries: The Making of a New Broadway Musical (Part 1) by Seth Rudetsky

Actor-writer-music supervisor and your am-AH-zing Playbill.com columnist Seth Rudetsky chronicles the making of his Broadway show Disaster! A New Musical. Beginning with day …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

The Disaster! Diaries: The Making of a New Broadway Musical (Part 2) by Seth Rudetsky

Actor-writer-music supervisor and your am-AH-zing Playbill.com columnist Seth Rudetsky chronicles the making of his Broadway show Disaster! A New Musical. Part 2 begins with …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM
Monday, February 1, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: What Happened When Grease’s Pianist Spilled Coffee on His Keyboard? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth relives his days in the pit of Broadway's 1994 Grease revival and shares a hilarious memory of his own hi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM
Monday, January 25, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Who was almost the original Audrey in Little Shop? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, the cast of Disaster! went live with Obsessed! at BroadwayCon, and we learned how Ellen Greene almost wasn't the original Audrey!

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM
Monday, January 18, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Why Did Lin-Manuel Miranda Change Up Hamilton Lyrics? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth gets Hamilton creator to riff on some new lyrics. Plus a visit to On Your Feet reveals a hilarious backstage story and Disaster…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Roger Bart Almost Played Who in The Producers? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth talks to Disaster! castmate Roger Bart about first starting out in NYC and the role he actually auditioned fo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

The Disaster! Diaries: The Making of a New Broadway Musical by Seth Rudetsky

Actor-writer-music supervisor and your am-AH-zing Playbill.com columnist Seth Rudetsky chronicles the making of his Broadway show Disaster! A New Musical. From day one of reh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM
Monday, January 4, 2016

Onstage & Backstage: Why Was Audra McDonald Hiding Her Hand on Live at Lincoln Center? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky uncovers the reason Audra was precariously posing as she hosted Live at Lincoln Center on New Year's Eve. Plus, details from Seth's concert wit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Onstage & Backstage: Why Was Audra McDonald Hiding Her Hand on “Live from Lincoln Center?” by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky uncovers the reason Audra was precariously posing as she hosted "Live from Lincoln Center" on New Year's Eve. Plus, details from Seth'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Monday, December 28, 2015

Onstage & Backstage: What Happens at James Lapine’s Bar Mitzvah…Doesn’t Stay at James Lapine’s Bar by Seth Rudetsky

This week's look into the life of Seth Rudetsky takes us behind the scenes of James Lapine's bar mtizvah — 47 years in the making — plus a sneak peek in the first…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM
Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Onstage & Backstage: The Irony Behind Michael Cerveris’ Last Day as a Waiter (at One Restaurant, At by Seth Rudetsky

This week's look into the life of Seth Rudetsky uncovers a treasure trove of childhood relics from Seth's house — you won't believe what he found. Plus, what you never …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM
Monday, December 14, 2015

Onstage & Backstage: The Best Laughs at Gypsy of the Year 2015 by Seth Rudetsky

This week's look into the life of Seth Rudetsky reveals Seth's favorite moments from Gypsy of the Year 2015, how he ended up playing a gig at a Trump hotel, plus the party he fully i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Recounting Gypsy of the Year’s Best Moments and the Story Behind How It All Began by Seth Rudetsky

As Seth Rudetsky prepares to take the stage at today's annual Gypsy of the Year fundraiser, he recounts some of his favorite moments throughout the years and how everything came up roses…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM
Monday, November 30, 2015

Onstage & Backstage: How to Stop a Broadway Star in the Street by Seth Rudetsky

This week's look into the life of Seth Rudetsky reveals the only way to get a Broadway star's attention on the street, behind-the-scenes scoop on his 2002 Funny Girl concert …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM
Monday, November 23, 2015

Onstage & Backstage: How We Performed an Impromptu Les Miz Finale in the Middle of the Ocean! by Seth Rudetsky

This week's look into the life of Seth Rudetsky uncovers new details on Disaster! coming to Broadway, why the Playbill cruise to Asia had to host an impromptu cabaret and what you never …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

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