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Monday, May 13, 2019

Broadway Theatres to Dim Marquees for Alan Wasser by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway producer and general manager passed away April 14 at the age of 70.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

How Bernadette Peters Helped Santino Fontana Find His Tootsie Portrayal by Ruthie Fierberg

The advice Peters gave to Fontana set him on the path to play Dorothy Michaels on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Watch Emma Thompson Spoof Beauty and the Beast on Saturday Night Live by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar winner reprises her role as Mrs. Potts after starring in Disney's live-action remake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Richard Thomas to Play Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated actor will lead the tour, which kicks off in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Friday, May 10, 2019

Billions and Mad Men Star Maggie Siff Proves Her Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

Siff is currently starring in a revival of Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Watch Michael Arden Sing ‘Out There’ From The Hunchback of Notre Dame for GMA by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Quasimodo sings his big solo from the Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz musical for Good Morning America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Watch Zayn and Zhavia Ward Sing ‘A Whole New World’ in This Official Aladdin Music Video by Ruthie Fierberg

The two pop artists sing the song in the end title credits of the Disney live-action movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Jason Robert Brown, Michael McElroy, and Broadway Inspirational Voices Join Jennifer Nettles in Lincoln Center Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway Inspirational Voices will take the stage ahead of receiving a 2019 Tony Award honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

What Happened When Bryan Cranston Saw Stephen Colbert in the Audience of Broadway”s Network by Ruthie Fierberg

After a guest appearance on The Late Show, the Tony Award nominee invited the studio audience to see the evening performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Broadway’s Megan Hilty and Vanessa Williams to Voice Characters for Disney Junior’s T.O.T.S. by Ruthie Fierberg

The two Tony nominees join Season 2 of the children’s series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Broadway’s Cynthia Erivo Reveals the Personal Stories Behind Her Live From Lincoln Center Set List by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch two exclusive clips from Erivo’s Stars in Concert special, airing May 10 on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Watch Broadway-Bound Jake Gyllenhaal Make Up a Song for Ellen DeGeneres on the Spot by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Sunday in the Park With George star talks about the upcoming Broadway transfer of Sea Wall/A Life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Fosse/Verdon Recap, Episode 5: “Where Am I Going?” by Ruthie Fierberg

Ann Reinking enters the picture, the Emmy-worthy Gwen scene, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14PM

Broadway’s Ann Harada, Storm Lever, Justin Matthew Sargent, and More Star in New Musical Film by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a peek at the trailer for No One Called Ahead—on streaming platforms this June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Why Laurie Metcalf Needed to Do Broadway’s Hillary and Clinton by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony Award winner just earned up her third consecutive nomination for her role in Lucas Hnath’s play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Keri Russell Says Broadway Is ‘Still Crazy To Me’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Burn This star talks about her ultimate respect for theatre performers and her co-star Adam Driver.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Why Beetlejuice Tony Nominee Alex Brightman Is Dying For Michael Keaton to Come to the Broadway Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The current Beetlejuice extends an open invitation to the film’s original ghoul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

23 Broadway Stars at the 2019 Met Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

All of the “campy” looks—from Billy Porter to Bette Midler—from the Vogue affair of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Monday, May 6, 2019

Inside Billy Porter’s 2019 Met Gala Look by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner tells Playbill about camp, fashion as theatre, and the Broadway boys playing subjects to his Sun God.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM

Re-Mounting Jerome Robbins’ Historic Choreography for City Center’s High Button Shoes by Ruthie Fierberg

Choreographer Sarah O’Gleby reveals how she staged Robbins’ dance to a T and crafted some choreography of her own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

How Scenic Designer Rob Howell Captures the Emotions of The Ferryman In a Simple Irish Farmhouse Set by Ruthie Fierberg

Go on this set tour with the Tony-nominated designer as he reveals the storytelling in the smallest details.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Read Anika Noni Rose’s Acceptance Speech for Her Lucille Lortel Award by Ruthie Fierberg

The Carmen Jones star on her lifelong dream to play her award-winning role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

Friday, May 3, 2019

Filmed Version of Tony-Winning Musical Kinky Boots Will Hit the Big Screen by Ruthie Fierberg

The captured performance from the West End production comes to cinemas Summer 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Watch The Cher Show’s 3 Chers Sing ‘Song for the Lonely’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award nominee Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond sing the showstopper on Today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

WATCH: Behind the Scenes of the 2019 Tony Nominees Meet the Press Day by Ruthie Fierberg

Get a sneak peek at Playbill’s upcoming annual 25 Days of Tonys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Drew Gehling and Fellow Broadway Stars to Sing for Benefit Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Waitress star will perform at NYC’s SubCulture to raise funds for the Neurofibromatosis Network.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Girl From the North Country Star Luba Mason on Starring in the Bob Dylan Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Lucille Lortel nominee reveals how she learned to play the drums specifically for her standout role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Watch a Sneak Peek of Hedwig’s John Cameron Mitchell in His Return to The Good Fight by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony recipient guest stars opposite Christine Baranski’s Diane Lockhart on the May 2 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM