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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
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Fosse/Verdon Episode 1 Recap: “Life Is a Cabaret” by Ruthie Fierberg

What happened in the premiere episode—plus what you need to know about the Fosse/Verdon history and 1970s show biz before you watch week two.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00PM

Daveed Diggs, Jesse Eisenberg, and More Celebrate Urban Arts Partnership’s Color Ball Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

Look inside the celebration honoring Darryl "DMC" McDaniels in support of arts education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

The Tonight Show Will Dedicate a Full Episode to Cher and Broadway’s The Cher Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Cher herself, Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond will all perform and chat about the Broadway bio-musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time’ on American Idol by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner was paired with contestant Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon for the duet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

16 Fosse/Verdon Secrets From Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, Sam Rockwell, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast, writers, and producers of the FX series spill the on-set tidbits, big breakthroughs, and more from creating the groundbreaking new limited series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Why Hugh Jackman Is Surprised By His Own Career by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner talks about his unexpected beginnings in musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Cher, Graciela Daniele, Jeffrey Seller, and Flody Suarez to be Honored at the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The champions of dance will be celebrated during the May 19 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM
Monday, April 8, 2019

Watch This Exclusive Clip of Broadway’s Gerard Canonico Sing From New Movie Musical Stuck by Ruthie Fierberg

The Be More Chill star and Groundhog Day alum sings “Angles of Your Face.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

View the Full Schedule of Free Events for Lincoln Center’s 60th Anniversary Block Party Celebration by Ruthie Fierberg

How to view free performances from Broadway’s My Fair Lady, the New York City Ballet, New York Philharmonic, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

The Broadway Cast of Oklahoma! Explain the Method Behind the Re-imagining by Ruthie Fierberg

Damon Daunno, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Ali Stroker, Mary Testa, director Daniel Fish, and more reveal what’s really going on in those pitch dark scenes, the dream ballet, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Hugh Jackman Explains Why He Was Destined for The Music Man on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Greatest Showman star talks his upcoming Broadway return on Good Morning America—with a surprise from Sara Bareilles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Sam Rockwell Talks Playing Bob Fosse in FX’s Fosse/Verdon by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar winner and Broadway alum shares where he learned to dance, getting into the Fosse mindset, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Saturday, April 6, 2019

How Does the Cast of Broadway’s Oklahoma! Describe This Latest Revival? by Ruthie Fierberg

Ali Stroker, Damon Daunno, and more company members capture Oklahoma! in two words.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

John Glover Leads American Premiere of New Play All Our Children Beginning April 6 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner stars in the acclaimed Stephen Unwin play Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 5, 2019

Theatre Industry Leaders Launch New Podcast Stuck to Help Broadway Employees Untangle Workplace Problems by Ruthie Fierberg

Situation Interactive’s Damian Bazadona and EQUALibrium’s Rachelle Pereira host a new podcast about Broadway workplace dilemmas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

Tootsie Transforms for Broadway—In More Ways Than One by Ruthie Fierberg

Stars Santino Fontana and Lilli Cooper emphasize the woman’s perspective in the hilarious musical adaptation of Tootsie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Hear Be More Chill’s Gerard Canonico Sing From His Star Turn in the Movie Musical Stuck by Ruthie Fierberg

Canonico joins Ashanti, Giancarlo Esposito, Amy Madigan, Omar Chaparro, and Arden Cho in the film, out this April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Watch Kristin Chenoweth Sing for Kathie Lee Gifford’s 100th and Final ‘Everyone Has a Story’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner sings the swan song of Gifford’s Today Show segment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

John Lithgow's New Role in Hillary and Clinton Is Less Bill Clinton Impression, More Shakespearean King by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner plays Bill Clinton opposite Laurie Metcalf’s Hillary in Lucas Hnath's latest Broadway offering.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Watch Ben Platt and James Corden Belt It Out in ‘A Soundtrack to a Bromance’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winners sing 12 pop songs in this single-take sketch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Why Ayad Akhtar Changed His Tony-Nominated Play Junk After Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright reveals the edits and additions to a new version of the finance thriller—plus what he’s writing next.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Watch Broadway’s Ali Stroker Sing From the New Revival of Oklahoma! by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Spring Awakening star sings “I Cain’t Say No” from the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Watch Moulin Rouge! Star Karen Olivo Sing as Roger From Rent at MCC's Miscast 2019 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner belted “Your Eyes” in a gender-bent performance at the April 1 gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Inside the High-Flying, Tap-Filled Choreography of Broadway’s Kiss Me, Kate by Ruthie Fierberg

From “Tom, Dick, and Harry” to a new, epic take on “Too Darn Hot,” choreographer Warren Carlyle kicks Broadway dance up a notch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

What Was the Worst Review Nathan Lane Ever Received? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway vet shares what you need to know about his new play Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus and shares a scathing review of his performance in Present Laughter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Why Nathan Lane Follows Up Angels in America With Taylor Mac’s Gary by Ruthie Fierberg

With Gary, Tony winner Nathan Lane melds the entertainer we’ve known for decades with the dramatic force he’s proven to be in the last one.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Sunday, March 31, 2019

10 Unforgettable Aladdin Memories From Broadway Original Broadway Cast Members by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of the Disney musical’s fifth anniversary on Broadway, current cast members who’ve been there since the start share their favorite moments.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Jonathan Freeman Has Played Aladdin’s Jafar for Nearly 30 Years—And He Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way by Ruthie Fierberg

The six cut songs for the Disney villain, the changes for Broadway, and how the Disney hit changed the actor’s life forever.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, March 30, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Check Out the Hilarious Credits on Dorothy Michael’s Fake Résumé From Tootsie by Ruthie Fierberg

From North Pacific to Solid Golda: The Golda Meir Story, see what other faux shows Michaels starred in before auditioning for Tootsie’s show-within-the-show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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