All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Monday, April 22, 2019
Sunday, April 21, 2019

Catching Up With Witness Uganda’s Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews by Ruthie Fierberg

The husband-and-husband team talk about their latest co-written musical The Family Project, why they won’t smooth over their art, and why students are the best audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, April 19, 2019

Watch Tony Winner Judi Dench in Exclusive Clip From Trevor Nunn’s New Film Red Joan by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning director behind Les Misérables and Cats brings the true story of the “Granny Spy” to the silver screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Heidi Schreck Talks Finding the Humor in What the Constitution Means to Me by Ruthie Fierberg

The playwright and actor questions the U.S. Constitution in her Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Watch Heidi Schreck Talk About Finding the Humor in the Constitution by Ruthie Fierberg

The playwright and actor questions the document in her Pulitzer Prize finalist play What the Constitution Means to Me.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Listen to Ramin Karimloo Sing Hamilton’s ‘You’ll Be Back’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee lends his take to the King George tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Watch This 360-Degree View of Broadway’s My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

A wild new onstage look at the “Embassy Waltz,” recorded during a live performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Lincoln Center’s Mozart for Munchkins Family Concert Series Will Begin in May by Ruthie Fierberg

The series offers world-class music for the littlest listeners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

How Did Hadestown’s Anaïs Mitchell Write Orpheus’ Famous Broadway Melody? by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast and creative team talk what changed Off-Broadway to Broadway, secret backstories of their characters, and more on the opening night red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

What Broadway’s Laurie Metcalf Learned From Playing Hillary Clinton by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner plays a version of the presidential candidate in the new Hillary and Clinton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Watch Ben Platt’s Latest Music Video ‘Older’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner releases another video from his debut solo album Sing to Me Instead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Fosse/Verdon Recap, Episode 2: “Who’s Got the Pain?” by Ruthie Fierberg

What happens after Gwen knocks on that door in Germany…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00PM

What Is Keri Russell’s Favorite Thing About Her Broadway Debut in Burn This? by Ruthie Fierberg

During Playbill’s opening night red carpet livestream, The Americans star—and her stage co-stars Adam Driver, Brandon Uranowitz, and David Furr—reveal favorite moments, characters secr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

SiriusXM to Launch The Cher Channel by Ruthie Fierberg

The satellite radio channel will broadcast music by the icon, music from The Cher Show, and stories from the legend—plus listeners can win a chance to see the Broadway show or see her perf…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Win Free Broadway Tickets for a Year by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Awards and Audience Rewards have partnered for the 2019 Tony Awards Challenge: a chance to win the grand prize of Broadway tickets for a year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Broadway’s Frozen Reveals Footage of the Sven Costume and the Iconic Elsa Transformation by Ruthie Fierberg

Stars Caissie Levy, Patti Murin, Ryann Redmond, Noah J. Ricketts, and stage manager Lisa Dawn Cave take audiences behind the scenes of the Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Watch All the Highlights From the The Cher Show Takeover of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon by Ruthie Fierberg

The one-hour special dedicated to Cher featured the music icon, as well as Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond, and Jarrod Spector.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Monday, April 15, 2019

Watch This ASL Version of Be More Chill’s ‘Michael In the Bathroom’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway performers John McGinty and Jim Hogan perform the Joe Iconis anthem in a new way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Joel Grey Takes Audiences Behind the Scenes of His Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof by Ruthie Fierberg

The director of the Off-Broadway hit and star Steven Skybell talk about the powerful new revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Ethan Hawke on Fulfilling Sam Shepard’s Last Wish by Ruthie Fierberg

The recent Broadway star discusses his relationship with the late playwright and reveals his true feelings about the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

17-Year-Old American Idol Contestant Wows With Waitress’ ‘She Used to Be Mine’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Alyssa Raghu belt out the Sara Bareilles ballad as part of the competition's Top 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Sunday, April 14, 2019

What to Know About the Greek Mythology Characters in Broadway’s Hadestown by Ruthie Fierberg

Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, Amber Gray, Patrick Page, and André De Shields offer a glimpse into their onstage alter egos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Saturday, April 13, 2019

Experience Journalism As Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Pop-Up magazine is sweeping the nation with live performances of human interest stories touring the nation like an emotionally intellectual rock concert four times a year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, April 12, 2019

Watch Disney’s Broadway Stars Sing a Mega-Mix of Tunes From The Lion King, Aladdin, Frozen, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Caissie Levy, Bradley Gibson, Arielle Jacobs, and more belt out such tunes as “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” and “Let It Go” to celebrate 25 years of Disney on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Why Adam Driver Hates Watching Himself on Camera—But Loves Being on Stage by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Burn This—now on Broadway—talks about playing off of audiences, his non-profit joining theatre and the military, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Thursday, April 11, 2019

What Happened When Sam Rockwell Did the Splits at the Fosse/Verdon Premiere? by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor plays Bob Fosse in the FX limited series, but his dancing went awry during the premiere celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

What Did Ruth Wilson Do When Someone Fainted in the Audience? by Ruthie Fierberg

The current star of Broadway’s King Lear remembers the big mishap when she played Hedda Gabler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

A Tale of Two Marys: Merrily We Roll Along’s Original Star Ann Morrison and the Revival’s Jessie Austin Divulge Secrets From the Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Which character died in an early draft of the final Sondheim-Prince collaboration? What is the most important moment in the whole show?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

A Tale of Two Marys: Merrily We Roll Along’s Original Star Ann Morrison and the Revival’s Jessie Austrian Divulge Secrets From the Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Which character died in an early draft of the final Sondheim-Prince collaboration? What is the most important moment in the whole show?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

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