All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

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
Friday, August 30, 2019

What Is It Like to Own a Broadway Theatre? by Ruthie Fierberg

In Martin Markinson’s new memoir Come On Along and Listen to My Life in Theatre, the owner of the Little Theatre turned Helen Hayes spills details of his 40-year theatre career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

WATCH: Original Waitress Star Eric Anderson Sings Another Cut Song From the Sara Bareilles Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway actor sings “Happy Enough” from What’s NOT Inside: The Lost Songs From Waitress the Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Ellen DeGeneres Teams Up With Come From Away’s David Hein and Irene Sankoff for New CW Series by Ruthie Fierberg

The television drama will be based on the memoir How to Get Run Over By a Truck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM
Thursday, August 29, 2019

Watch Rachel Bloom Drop Some Urinetown Knowledge on the Game Show Um, Actually by Ruthie Fierberg

The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend creator schools her fellow contestants on the Broadway-themed episode of CollegeHumor’s quiz show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Learn the Choreography From Hercules’ ‘Zero to Hero’ Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Choreographer Chase Brock teaches the full dance break to the new version of the gospel tune—plus what to expect from the stage adaptation of the Disney fan favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Watch This Cut Song From Disney’s Aladdin by Ruthie Fierberg

Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott duet in this deleted scene from the live action remake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM

How to Design Your School Production on a Budget by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s best designers offer pro tips to create lights, sets, sounds, and costumes on a dime—that look like a million bucks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Meet The Muses Leading Disney’s Hercules at the Public Theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Tamika Lawrence, Rema Webb, Ramona Keller, and newcomers Brianna Cabrera and Tieisha Thomas talk about taking on the gospel truths of the iconic ladies for the Public Works production in the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Tuesday, August 27, 2019

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe and More Included in Lily Tomlin Retrospective at Film at Lincoln Center by Ruthie Fierberg

The Kennedy Center Honoree and Tony winner will celebrate her career, intertwined with that of partner Jane Wagner, with screenings, panels, and a Q&A.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Broadway’s Victor Garber, Mark Ruffalo, and More Star in New Film Dark Waters by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award nominees and more theatre names lead the movie, out this November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Monday, August 26, 2019

Sutton Foster On What to Expect From The Music Man, Younger, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Catching up with the two-time Tony winner on how she spent her summer, family life, and why she loves National Dog Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM
Sunday, August 25, 2019

6 Ways to Get Tickets to Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! by Ruthie Fierberg

How to get seats on the day-of or in advance, from standing room to the most coveted seats in the house.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Saturday, August 24, 2019

Inside Pip’s Island—the New Immersive Theatre Experience for Kids by Ruthie Fierberg

Check out the interactive theatrical adventure that has welcomed Broadway’s Neil Patrick Harris and his twins, Jane Krakowski and her son, and more

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, August 23, 2019

Listen to Ben Platt’s New Single ‘Rain’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner belts out in his latest pop song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof Releases Cast Album August 23 by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, go inside the recording of opening number, “Traditsye,” from the acclaimed Off-Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 22, 2019

Miracle of Miracles Documentary Clip: How Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock Wrote Fiddler’s Music and Lyrics Separately by Ruthie Fierberg

In this exclusive clip from the upcoming film, hear how the writing duo collaborated to create “If I Were a Rich Man.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr. to Drop New Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton alum announced release dates for his new single and full album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Watch Susan Boyle Reprise the Les Misérables Performance That Made Her Famous by Ruthie Fierberg

The woman who catapulted to fame with “I Dreamed a Dream” hit the America’s Got Talent stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

What Makes Washington, D.C.’s Arena Stage One of the Most Impressive Historic Theatres in the Country by Ruthie Fierberg

From the number of lamps used in Next to Normal to the number of casts Ben Platt wore in Dear Evan Hansen, we celebrate Arena Stage’s 70 years with notable accomplishments and wild factoid…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

What I Learned From Sleeping on the Street With Stephanie J. Block, Adrienne Warren, and the Broadway Community by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill Senior Features Editor Ruthie Fierberg shares her experience from the seventh annual Covenant House Broadway Sleep Out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

Tony Winner Andy Blankenbuehler to Join Words on Dance Series by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton, In The Heights, and Bandstand choreographer and more will participate in the conversation series this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

5 Ways to Get Tickets to Broadway’s Hadestown by Ruthie Fierberg

Secrets to scoring one of the hottest tickets in town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

20 Young Theatremakers Flex Their Muscles With 24 Hour Plays: Nationals by Ruthie Fierberg

The annual event for artists 25 and under was held August 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

44 Young Theatremakers Flex Their Muscles With 24 Hour Plays: Nationals by Ruthie Fierberg

The annual event for artists 25 and under was held August 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM
Monday, August 19, 2019

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Ana Gasteyer’s Crazy High Notes by Ruthie Fierberg

How the former Elphaba in Wicked and Saturday Night Live star’s “One Mint Julep” puts other high belters to shame.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

Ian McKellen Steps Into Les Misérables Tour for 1 Show Only by Ruthie Fierberg

The upcoming Cats star made a cameo and sang in “One Day More.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM
Saturday, August 17, 2019

11 Broadway Shows Giving Back by Ruthie Fierberg

From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, these Broadway shows and their stars change lives through more than their onstage art.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, August 16, 2019

Playbill Playlist: All the Songs in Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

While fans wait for the Broadway cast album to drop, listen to the original artists sing the songs that make this wild score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

How Dena Hammerstein (Yes, That Hammerstein) Passes on a Theatrical Legacy by Ruthie Fierberg

With support from Broadway’s Alan Cumming, Jude Law, Jonny Lee Miller, Jennifer Hudson, and more, Only Make Believe celebrates its 20th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Mykal Kilgore to Celebrate Album Release and Jenn Colella to Join Jason Robert Brown at Downtown’s SubCulture by Ruthie Fierberg

The Songs for a New World star and the Come From Away Tony nominee hit the stage with concerts in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

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