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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Broadway’s Douglas Lyons Breaks Down the Score for His Musical Beau Track by Track by Ruthie Fierberg

The performer and lyricist reveals the inspirations for and the writing process of his debut musical, now available for download.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Monday, November 25, 2019

Ed Harris on Putting His Own Spin on Atticus Finch in Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

Following in Tony nominee Jeff Daniels' footsteps, Harris examines his take on the literary figure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Sunday, November 24, 2019

7 Broadway Stars Choose Their Favorite Past Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances by Ruthie Fierberg

Taylor Louderman, Jenn Colella, Rob McClure, and more name the parade numbers that inspired them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM
Saturday, November 23, 2019

What Does It Take to Put On the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? by Ruthie Fierberg

Macy’s creative producer Wesley Whatley lets us in on the casting process, the curation of the Broadway performances, and what the eight hours leading up to the Parade looks like.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Friday, November 22, 2019

Broadway Senior Continues to Energize Retirement Communities by Ruthie Fierberg

Go inside the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof at NYU.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Valerie Taylor-Barnes, Dancer and Founder of the Clive Barnes Awards, Dies at 88 by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Royal Ballet performer and arts philanthropist passed away November 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM
Thursday, November 21, 2019

Designing the Undesignable Set: Behind theScenes of Off-Broadway’s Fefu and her Friends by Ruthie Fierberg

María Irene Fornés’ play has gone unproduced professionally in NYC for four decades, but scenic designer Adam Riggs figured out a way to make it work for the TFANA production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Designing the Undesignable Set: Behind the Scenes of Off-Broadway’s Fefu and her Friends by Ruthie Fierberg

María Irene Fornés’ play has gone unproduced professionally in NYC for four decades, but scenic designer Adam Rigg figured out a way to make it work for the TFANA production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour Will Stop at Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group in 2020–2021 Season by Ruthie Fierberg

Richard Thomas will star as Atticus in the upcoming production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

Playbill’s Guide to the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

Whether you’re attending or watching from your couch, here are the tips, tricks, and must-knows for Thanksgiving 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Broadway’s Rob McClure Has Helped Create the App Every Singer (at Every Level) Needs by Ruthie Fierberg

With the new Harmony Helper app, the Tony-nominated performer and Mrs. Doubtfire star turns an audition prep and rehearsal room dilemma into a solution for singers of all levels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Broadway’s Danielle Brooks Gives Birth to Her First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

The Color Purple and Orange Is the New Black star and Broadway producer welcomes a little one.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM
Monday, November 18, 2019

What Makes Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance the Newest Tentpole of the Theatrical Canon by Ruthie Fierberg

Even before its official Broadway opening November 18, theatregoers have been calling it a seminal work. But why?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Behind the Scenes of Making Times Square’s New Broadway Snow Globes by Ruthie Fierberg

Inside the design and construction of the “Show Globes” for Ain’t Too Proud, Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, and Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Sunday, November 17, 2019

8 Beauty and the Beast Secrets From Broadway’s Original Belle by Ruthie Fierberg

As Susan Egan coaches a young Belle on the Disney+ series Encore!, she reveals rehearsal room secrets, onstage mishaps, and her advice for playing a convincing Belle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, November 15, 2019

In GUAC: My Son, My Hero, Manuel Oliver Will Change America’s Future One Unexpected Performance at a Time by Ruthie Fierberg

Hamilton's Leslie Odom, Jr. and Dear Evan Hansen’s Benj Pasek help bring this story to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

13 Choreographers Choose Their Favorite Broadway Routines by Ruthie Fierberg

Susan Stroman, Graciela Daniele, Camille A. Brown, and more name the musical theatre numbers that inspired them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Thursday, November 14, 2019

How Much Do You Really Know About Broadway Dance? by Ruthie Fierberg

Test your knowledge of choreography greats, Tony Awards trivia, dance terminology, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

What to Expect From Be More Chill in London—and 3 Other Chase Brock Projects by Ruthie Fierberg

The choreographer of the recent Broadway production wears many hats—from theatre choreographer to dance company artist director to train depot owner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

8 Broadway Dream Ballets Every Fan Should Know by Ruthie Fierberg

From Oklahoma! to West Side Story, do you know these famous choreographic moments?

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Ain’t Too Proud’s Dance Captain Reveals the Key to Keeping The Temptations’ Moves Smooth by Ruthie Fierberg

How Esther Antoine maintains Sergio Trujillo’s Tony Award-winning Broadaway choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Moana and The Little Mermaid Live! Star Auli’i Cravalho to Lead New Amazon Series by Ruthie Fierberg

Cravalho will star in the new thriller The Power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Inside the Making of the Deeply Meta Choreography for Off-Broadway’s Soft Power by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated choreographer Sam Pinkleton shares the YouTube videos, dance labs, and rehearsal room tactics that built the flashy old-school style for the musical within a play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

How Whoopi Goldberg Landed Her Original Sister Act Role on the London Stage by Ruthie Fierberg

Get the story behind the star of the film tackling the role of Deloris onstage for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

What to Expect From Disney+ High School Musical: The Musical: The Series by Ruthie Fierberg

Creator Tim Federle and star Kate Reinders reveal the story behind the new TV show, how their Broadway experience affected the story, and their own high school musical memories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Monday, November 11, 2019

Growing Up With Tony-Winning Costume Designer Ann Roth for an Aunt, Amy Roth Makes a Name for Herself in the ‘Family Business’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Ann and Amy Roth share the secrets to successful costume design, plus a close-up look at Amy's design for Ed Norton’s Motherless Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03PM

Why This Director Visited Argentina Before Mounting Her Daring New Evita at City Center by Ruthie Fierberg

Sammi Cannold discloses the discoveries from her recent trip to Eva Perón’s home country and how they impact the storytelling in her Encores! production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Original Rent Star Anthony Rapp Is Engaged by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway actor and co-founder of BroadwayCon proposed to his longtime partner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM
Friday, November 8, 2019

Tina Star Adrienne Warren Reveals How She Transforms Into Tina Turner Every Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus more inside scoop about Broadway’s latest bio-musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen Reveal the Shakespearean Roles They Still Want to Play by Ruthie Fierberg

The pair of stage greats star in the upcoming movie The Good Liar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

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