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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

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

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Cast Announced for My Fair Lady North American Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The Lincoln Center Theater production will hit the road beginning December 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

9 Theatre Roles You Didn’t Know Tom Hiddleston Played by Ruthie Fierberg

The Avengers star and Golden Globe–winning actor makes his Broadway debut in the upcoming Betrayal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

9 Theatre Roles You Probably Didn’t Know Tom Hiddleston Played by Ruthie Fierberg

The Avengers star and Golden Globe–winning actor makes his Broadway debut in the upcoming Betrayal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Monday, July 8, 2019

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Sees Staffing Changes by Ruthie Fierberg

The dance company finds a new associate artistic director and rehearsal director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM

LCT3 to Present World Premiere of Sylvia Khoury's Syrian Refugee-Focused Power Strip by Ruthie Fierberg

Tyne Rafaeli will direct the Off-Broadway run this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Sunday, July 7, 2019

My Fair Lady Revival, Starring Laura Benanti, Closes on Broadway July 7 by Ruthie Fierberg

Bartlett Sher directs the Lincoln Center Theater revival, with a national tour and West End bow on the horizon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Thursday, July 4, 2019

24 Broadway Shows That Showcase American History by Ruthie Fierberg

From the true events of Parade and The Scottsboro Boys to Founding Father accounts like Hamilton, can you name all of these Broadway shows based on true American events and historic figures?

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Broadway's Sutton Foster Takes Over SiriusXM’s Volume July 3 by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony winner shares The 10 Songs I Can’t Live Without.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

Why William Ivey Long Crafted Multiple Beetlejuice Costumes By Hand by Ruthie Fierberg

The 17-time Tony-nominated costume designer reveals the secrets behind his Tim Burton-inspired design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

How Meghan Markle’s Rehearsal Dinner Dress Inspired Tootsie’s Signature Look by Ruthie Fierberg

Costume designer William Ivey Long reveals secrets behind the red dress and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Playbill Playlist: Summer’s Here Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of the holiday weekend, this week’s Playbill Mixtape is your soundtrack for a rockin’ beach day and barbecue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Monday, July 1, 2019

How Fosse/Verdon Wove Together Famous Showstoppers, Today’s Broadway Voices, and Bold Arrangements for a Fresh New Sound by Ruthie Fierberg

Hamilton’s Alex Lacamoire and La La Land’s Steve Gizicki teamed up to deliver the A-plus music for the FX series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Filmed Version of Tony-Winning Musical Kinky Boots Coming to BroadwayHD by Ruthie Fierberg

The captured performance from the West End production hits the streaming platform in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Alan Cumming Returns for Season 2 of CBS’ Instinct, Premiering June 30 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner leads the series as the CIA operative-turned-NYPD consultant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, June 28, 2019

Playhouse on Park Partners With Connecticut Historical Society for The Scottsboro Boys Event by Ruthie Fierberg

The Connecticut-based theatre presents a slate of programming tied to the production, which runs through August 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

How David Cale Wrote We’re Only Alive For a Short Amount of Time by Ruthie Fierberg

The solo performer shares his first audition story and the process behind his new musical memoir at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Creating a Life-Size Pirate Ship for Blackbeard the Musical at Signature Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Scenic designer Paul Tate DePoo III goes behind-the-scenes of his wild, shipwreck-inspired design at the Arlington, Virginia, theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Broadway’s Eamon Foley Celebrates World Pride With New Everyday Rapture-Inspired Music Video by Ruthie Fierberg

The director-choreographer celebrates Pride with a new take on “Up the Ladder to the Roof.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Thursday, June 27, 2019

How Straight Plays Became Broadway’s Biggest Buzz by Ruthie Fierberg

The murmur around Broadway’s straight plays like To Kill a Mockingbird and The Ferryman has risen to a roar—with audiences clamoring in a renewed way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Tuesday, June 25, 2019