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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda Visits the Vega Alta Neighborhood That Inspired In The Heights by Ruthie Fierberg

In this new streaming series, the Tony and Pulitzer winner shows the real carnaval del barrio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Watch This 360 Video of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Follow the dancers of the famed company around the studio in this excerpt of Robert Battle’s “Juba.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Strange Angel’s Peter Mark Kendall Proves His Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

How do you recognize the Broadway alum?

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Watch Oklahoma!’s Ali Stroker Meet Her ‘Biggest Fan’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Today Show surprised the Tony Award–winning actor with a visit from a young boy she inspired.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

New Block of Tickets On Sale for Jason Robert Brown With Stephen Sondheim at the Town Hall by Ruthie Fierberg

The maestros will play side-by-side in June to benefit the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Ephrat ‘Bounce’ Asherie Earns Emerging Choreographer Residency by Ruthie Fierberg

The Bessie Award winner will receive funding and access to a corps of dancers to develop new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Off-Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof to Welcome an Audience of Refugees on World Refugee Day by Ruthie Fierberg

Luis Miranda will lead a post-show talk after the performance of the Drama Desk–winning revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Will Sutton Foster’s Liza Choose Josh or Charles on Younger? by Ruthie Fierberg

The stars of the hit TVLand show weigh in before the Season 6 premiere June 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Watch the Trailer for the New Fiddler on the Roof Documentary by Ruthie Fierberg

Harold Prince, Sheldon Harnick, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more share the origin story and staying power behind the musical that became an international hit in Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

WATCH: The Making of Fosse/Verdon’s Ever-Changing Title Card Sequences by Ruthie Fierberg

It was more complicated than you think for the FX series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM
Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Stephen Sondheim to be Honored at American Songbook Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

Lincoln Center honors the eight-time Tony winner at the upcoming concert event featuring Ashley Park and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:37PM

Broadway’s Nick Cordero and Amanda Kloots Welcome First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominee and former Waitress star Cordero is a dad!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Monday, June 10, 2019

How Judith Light Sets An Example Through Her Advocacy and Alliance by Ruthie Fierberg

2019 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Honoree talks about serving as an ally to the community that inspires her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

6 Things You Missed From the Tony Awards Press Room by Ruthie Fierberg

The acceptance speeches you didn’t hear, collaborations on the horizon, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Making Billy Porter’s 2019 Tony Awards Red Carpet Look by Ruthie Fierberg

How the show curtain from Kinky Boots became a political and fashion statement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, June 8, 2019

Where Are the 2018 Tony Award Winners Now? by Ruthie Fierberg

Before Broadway crowns the 2019 Tony Award Winners, see what Katrina Lenk, Ari’el Stachel, Lindsay Mendez, Andrew Garfield, and more 2018 winners have been up to.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

25 Days of Tonys: Special Tony Honorees Judith Light, Jason Michael Webb, and More Share What Theatre Means to Them by Ruthie Fierberg

The first show Judith Light ever wrote, what’s next for Broadway Inspirational Voices, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, June 7, 2019

25 Days of Tonys: What Famous Choreographer Influenced Hadestown’s David Neumann? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee reveals his choreographic influences and what he’s most proud of with Broadway’s Hadestown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

25 Days of Tonys: What Past Tony Awards Performance Will Tootsie’s Denis Jones Never Forget? by Ruthie Fierberg

The choreographer recalls the musical that most impacted him and his favorite part about the dance in Tootsie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Could Sutton Foster Perform More Musical Numbers in Season 6 of Younger? by Ruthie Fierberg

What it was like to film “9 to 5” for the season premiere, plus what’s in store for more singing and dancing on the TVLand series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

25 Days of Tonys: What Role in The Prom Would Book Writer Bob Martin Want to Play? by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor-writer remembers the first play he ever wrote and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Thursday, June 6, 2019

Sneak Peek: Watch Sutton Foster, Miriam Shor, and Hilary Duff Sing ‘9 to 5’ on Younger by Ruthie Fierberg

The trio take another trip to Marie’s Crisis in Season 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

5 Times Janet McTeer Mastered Shakespeare by Ruthie Fierberg

In Berhardt/Hamlet, the 2019 Tony nominee played Shakespeare half the time—here’s four other times she tackled The Bard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

LOOK: Audra McDonald, Shoshana Bean, and More Perform at Covenant House Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, read the set list from the concert fundraiser to benefit homeless youth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

25 Days of Tonys: Gary’s Julie White Reveals the Show That Gave Her Confidence by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated star shares her first theatrical experience and her quote to live by.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

9 Viewing Parties for the 2019 Tony Awards in NYC and More by Ruthie Fierberg

From New York to Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., here’s where you can gather to watch the June 9 ceremony, win prizes, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Writing an ‘I Want’ Song With The Prom’s ‘It’s Not About Me’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated songwriting team Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin break down composing the ideal Broadway solo number for Beth Leavel’s Dee Dee Allen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

2019 Tony Awards Host James Corden Teases What to Expect on Broadway's Biggest Night by Ruthie Fierberg

The host of The Late Late Show returns to emcee the festivities at Radio City Music Hall June 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

25 Days of Tonys: What Shakespeare Play Inspired Ain’t Too Proud’s Des McAnuff? by Ruthie Fierberg

The director reveals his first theatre experience, his connection to The Sound of Music, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

25 Days of Tonys: How To Kill a Mockingbird’s Bartlett Sher Commandeered His First Childhood Play by Ruthie Fierberg

The director reminisces about his first-ever play, the show that most impacted him, and The Light in the Piazza song he’ll never get sick of.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Print Your Official Playbill Ballot for the 2019 Tony Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

Pick your winners for the 73rd Annual Tony Awards before the June 9 broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

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