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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Catch a Sneak Peek of Sutton Foster, Nico Tortorella, and Peter Hermann Dancing on Younger by Ruthie Fierberg

The trio break out their ballroom shoes on the July 24 episode of the hit TVLand series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

One Man Walked Across the United States—Now His Story Is a Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

With Goodspeed Musicals’ Passing Through, writers Eric Ulloa and Brett Ryback offer this story of human kindness in America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, July 22, 2019

West End Actors Unite to Cheer Up Bullied Child Who Loves Musicals by Ruthie Fierberg

The London casts of Six, Wicked, and more sent messages to a young boy after his teacher sent out a plea via Twitter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM
Friday, July 19, 2019

The Secret to Tony Winner and Emmy Nominee Steven Levenson's Success? Agility. by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen and Fosse/Verdon writer reveals the work behind his scripts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

What Did Critics Think of Isaac Gomez’s The Way She Spoke Off-Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

The new solo show starring Kate Del Castillo premiered July 18 in a presentation from Audible.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Read Reviews for Off-Broadway’s Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow by Ruthie Fierberg

Halley Feiffer’s play opened July 18 at MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Thursday, July 18, 2019

Teal Wicks, Bonnie Milligan, More Join NYMF's Intersecting Chords Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The event celebrates female, trans, and non-binary songwriters in musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Watch This Mashup of The Lion King’s ‘Spirit’ and ‘Circle of Life’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The creators of #HAM4BEY mix Beyoncé’s newest solo with the Lion King staple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Read Reviews for Off-Broadway's Mojada by Ruthie Fierberg

Luis Alfaro’s latest work, inspired by Medea, opened at the Public Theater July 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Audra McDonald, Stephanie J. Block, and More Join Covenant House’s 2019 Stage & Screen Sleep Out by Ruthie Fierberg

Learn why these Tony-winning Broadway stars will sleep on the street for one night only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

7 Broadway Cast Albums Perfectly Paired to Your Summer Bucket List by Ruthie Fierberg

The ideal soundtrack of 2018–2019 cast recordings, so you can do this and listen to that.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

7 Broadway Cast Albums Perfectly Paired to Your Summer To-Do List by Ruthie Fierberg

The ideal soundtrack of 2018–2019 cast recordings, so you can do this and listen to that.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2019

How an Eating Disorder and the Near-Death of a Friend Spurred the Creation of Off-Broadway’s Rinse, Repeat by Ruthie Fierberg

With her new Off-Broadway play Rinse, Repeat, Domenica Feraud exposes the dangers of our diet culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

How an Eating Disorder and a Sense of Frustration Spurred the Creation of Off-Broadway’s Rinse, Repeat by Ruthie Fierberg

With her new Off-Broadway play Rinse, Repeat, Domenica Feraud exposes the dangers of our diet culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

George Salazar, Krysta Rodriguez, and More to Sing The Jonathan Larson Project at Barnes and Noble by Ruthie Fierberg

The performers celebrate the release of the cast album later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Read Reviews for Lincoln Center Theater’s The Rolling Stone by Ruthie Fierberg

The play by Chris Urch bowed Off-Broadway July 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM
Monday, July 15, 2019

7 Shows Not to Miss at the 2019 New York Musical Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

Be sure to catch shows inspired by everything from Adam and Eve to Amelia Earhart to Emmett Till and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Hear 3 New Songs From Adam Gwon’s Upcoming Musical Scotland, PA by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Ben Fankhauser, Taylor Iman Jones, and more sing from the show ahead of its Off-Broadway debut this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Raúl Esparza Joins Jason Robert Brown for August SubCulture Residency Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The four-time Tony nominee will play the downtown venue for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

Check Out Photos From Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson's New Opera Blue by Ruthie Fierberg

The work premiered at the Glimmerglass Festival July 14, with productions planned across the country in the upcoming season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

SPACE on Ryder Farm Announces New Musicians’ Initiative by Ruthie Fierberg

Spoken word artist and musician Celisse has been named the new fellowship’s inaugural recipient.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

After Flooding, Broadway’s The Lion King Proceeds With Some Improvised Costumes by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch this excerpt of “Circle of Life” with one-night-only costume changes for some principal cast members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM

The Lion King’s Original Nala Heather Headley Recalls the Night Her Onstage Injury Stopped the Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner tells the story during ABC’s upcoming The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM
Saturday, July 13, 2019

16 Secrets of Jason Sherwood’s Intricate, Upcycled Scenic Design of Rent on Fox by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, take a virtual tour inside the warehouse from the television musical event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, July 12, 2019

Watch Highlights From Lincoln Center Theater’s The Rolling Stone Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The American premiere by Chris Urch, directed by Saheem Ali, officially opens July 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Pulitzer Prize Winner Martyna Majok Reveals Her Latest Work, Sanctuary City by Ruthie Fierberg

The Cost of Living playwright discusses her new play ahead of its Off-Broadway bow at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Mindhunter, Starring Tony Nominee Jonathan Groff, to Return in August by Ruthie Fierberg

The Netflix series premieres its second season this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM
Thursday, July 11, 2019

How This Married Couple Coped With Loss By Writing The Elementary Spacetime Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Futurity’s César Alvarez along with Emily Orling introduce a new type of musical at Powerhouse Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

You Can Now Buy a Handbag Made From Broadway’s Kinky Boots Curtain by Ruthie Fierberg

The Kinky Boots collection from SCENERY launches July 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Watch 12-Year-Old Luke Islam's Emotional Performance of ‘She Used to Be Mine’ on America's Got Talent by Ruthie Fierberg

The young singer earned the Golden Buzzer after nailing Sara Bareilles' Waitress ballad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Dramatists Guild Foundation Welcomes A New Class of Fellows by Ruthie Fierberg

The program that fostered the likes of Dear Evan Hansen’s Benj Pasek and Justin Paul also welcomes two new Playwriting Chairs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

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