All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Watch a Steamy Clip From the New Movie High Strung Free Dance by Ruthie Fierberg

In the rehearsal room of an upcoming Broadway musical, things heat up between a young choreographer and a talented star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM
Wednesday, October 2, 2019

What Happened to Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge During Her Last Onstage Performance? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy-winning creator and actor shares the bizarre experience just before her final bow in the solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

The Secret Ingredient of Broadway’s LBJ Drama The Great Society by Ruthie Fierberg

Designer Victoria Sagady reveals the nuanced storytelling embedded in the All The Way sequel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, September 30, 2019

How Succession’s Brian Cox Found His Voice for LBJ in Broadway’s The Great Society by Ruthie Fierberg

What the Scottish actor did to find the gravelly growl of the Texan President.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Sunday, September 29, 2019

What You Missed When Ben Platt and Carole King Hit the Global Citizen Festival Stage by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosted by Hugh Jackman, the Broadway stars had a few surprises in store for the audience of 60,000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

6 Things to Know Before You Go to Broadway’s Freestyle Love Supreme by Ruthie Fierberg

Why you should get to the theatre early, what to expect, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Saturday, September 28, 2019

Critics Misgendered This Off-Broadway Actor, Now They’re Speaking Out by Ruthie Fierberg

Actor-advocate Maybe Burke explains how the theatre community can better ally with trans and non-binary communities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, September 27, 2019

Take a Look Inside the Premiere of The Politician, Starring Tony Winner Ben Platt by Ruthie Fierberg

The Netflix series from Ryan Murphy arrives on the streaming service September 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM
Thursday, September 26, 2019

Comedian Mike Birbiglia Is Adapting His Solo Show The New One Into a Book by Ruthie Fierberg

The writer and star of Sleepwalk With Me and My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend adds to his repertoire with the upcoming memoir.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Renée Zellwegger and Finn Wittrock Discuss Their Experience Playing Judy Garland and Mickey Deans by Ruthie Fierberg

The stars of the upcoming biopic Judy discuss the lesser known chapter of the icon’s life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Why Ben Platt Had to Say ‘Yes’ to Netflix’s The Politician by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner talks his new series—and performs from his solo album ahead of his Radio City concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

WATCH: What to Expect From Broadway’s The Great Society by Ruthie Fierberg

“It’s an American political Game of Thrones, alright?”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Which song from SIX are you? by Ruthie Fierberg

Take this quiz to find out which fierce beat from the musical SIX best speaks to your inner Queen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Tony Award Winner Santino Fontana and Wife Jessica Welcome Their First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Broadway’s Tootsie is now a dad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Why Will Van Dyke and Chris Dwan Are the Gay Pop Duo You’ve Always Needed by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway music director and Broadway actor release their first album Off the Ground.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, September 23, 2019

Original Dear Evan Hansen Star Laura Dreyfuss Talks Being Authentic on The Politician by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway actor spills the details on the new Ryan Murphy Netflix series and what it was like to reunite with co-star Ben Platt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Listen to the Full Single ‘Under Pressure’ From Leslie Odom Jr.’s Upcoming Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The album from the Hamilton Tony winner drops in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

First Wives Club Star Ryan Michelle Bathe Proves Her Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

The NYU grad may be breaking big in the “Diane Keaton role” of the new version of First Wives Club, but she laid her roots on the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Freestyle Love Supreme Academy to Return in October by Ruthie Fierberg

Find out how you can learn from Broadway hip-hop improv experts like Chris Jackson and James Monroe Iglehart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM
Saturday, September 21, 2019

Theatre Jobs: What Does a Broadway Music Director Do? by Ruthie Fierberg

Having worked with David Yazbek on Tootsie and The Band’s Visit, Andrea Grody reveals the unknown impact music directors have on the finished scores of the musicals we love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM
Friday, September 20, 2019

Why Elizabeth McGovern Couldn't Have Done Downton Abbey Without Her Theatre Training by Ruthie Fierberg

The lady of the estate talks about the upcoming film, the play she’s writing, and what show she wants to bring to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Thursday, September 19, 2019

Playbill Playlist: Soothing Broadway Tunes for Yoga and Meditation by Ruthie Fierberg

Whether you need a peaceful track for morning meditation or soundtrack for at-home yoga, Playbill’s Spotify playlist has you covered.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Ballet Hispánico to Re-Imagine the Sharks of Broadway’s West Side Story and More by Ruthie Fierberg

The renowned Latinx dance company will perform at the Apollo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Downton Abbey’s Carson and Molesley Spill Details About the New Movie, Cast Chemistry, and Why They Both Owe So Much to Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, how a production of Guys and Dolls led to Jim Carter’s 36-year marriage to Imelda Staunton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

7 Performances You Missed at The American Theatre Wing’s 2019 Gala Honoring Jonathan Larson and Family by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, read an excerpt from an unearthed grant application by the Rent writer himself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM
Sunday, September 8, 2019

Listen to This Exclusive Track From the Upcoming Sex, Satire, and Song by Ruthie Fierberg

UnsungMusicalsCo’s Ben West offers a sneak peek of his upcoming exhibition on the history of the Broadway revue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM
Friday, September 6, 2019

In the Heights and Hamilton Star Anthony Ramos Will Release Solo Album in October by Ruthie Fierberg

Listen to a snippet of the album from the Broadway performer and A Star Is Born actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

The Great Society Begins Broadway Performances September 6 by Ruthie Fierberg

Robert Schenkkan’s sequel to his Tony-winning All The Way continues to explore Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency .

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Who Will Be Performing in Broadway’s Freestyle Love Supreme? by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast and special guests of the hip-hop improv show from Lin-Manuel Miranda reveal their most memorable past shows, the roots of their nicknames, and more in the FLS Yearbook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Thursday, September 5, 2019

Playbill Playlist: Commuter Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

The best Broadway tunes to keep you upbeat on your morning (and evening) commute.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Younger’s Dan Amboyer to Lead Industry Reading of New Play Heathen Hill by Ruthie Fierberg

Written by The Phantom of the Opera’s Jason Forbach, the drama will receive the Hidden River Arts Playwriting Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

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