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Friday, June 12, 2020

Donja R. Love’s one in two Airs June 12 on Playbill as Part of Pride Plays 2020 by Ruthie Fierberg

The live stream reading stars the original cast and features a message for the moment from Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM
Thursday, June 11, 2020

Norm Lewis Talks New Spike Lee Joint Da 5 Bloods and the Movie’s Connection to Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award nominee plays Eddie in the Netflix film, out June 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Broadway for Racial Justice Demands Collaborative Action to Protect Black, Indigenous, People of Color in Theatres Nationwide by Ruthie Fierberg

Actor Brandon Michael Nase founded the grassroots organization to respond to complaints of racism in the theatrical workplace and offer financial aid to BIPOC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Monday, June 8, 2020

Casting Announced for Pride Plays Presentation of Donja R. Love’s one in two by Ruthie Fierberg

The live stream reading will air on Playbill June 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM
Friday, June 5, 2020

Scheduled Live Reading of Brave Smiles Rescheduled for June 22 by Ruthie Fierberg

After postponing in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, the play will stream as part of Pride Plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Live Reading of Brave Smiles Rescheduled for June 22 by Ruthie Fierberg

After postponing in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, the play will stream as part of Pride Plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Director Diane Paulus Responds to Invisible Thread Writer Griffin Matthews by Ruthie Fierberg

The pair worked together on the Off-Broadway Second Stage production of the musical co-written by Matthews and Matt Gould.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Thursday, June 4, 2020

Frozen Star Jelani Alladin Speaks Out Against White Silence by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Hercules, Broadway’s Frozen, and more highlights the necessity of using social media as a tool for Black Lives Matter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Waitress’ NaTasha Yvette Williams Sings of ‘Hope’ In New Video by Ruthie Fierberg

SubCulture released the 2018 performance of the Broadway veteran singing Jason Robert Brown’s powerful ballad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Broadway’s Mykal Kilgore Calls Out Racism in the Theatre on Facebook by Ruthie Fierberg

An alum of shows including Hair, Motown, and City Center’s Songs for a New World, Kilgore calls for white theatrical leaders to “change your mind.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

Griffin Matthews Speaks Out on His Racism-Laden Experience During the Production of His Musical Invisible Thread by Ruthie Fierberg

The Black artist revealed what went on behind the scenes of the musical (formerly Witness Uganda) he co-wrote and starred in Off-Broadway in 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Keke Palmer Pleas for Law Enforcement to ‘March Beside Us’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s former Cinderella, Scream Queens star, and recording artist is shown on camera begging for the National Guard to join their march.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Keke Palmer Pleads for Law Enforcement to ‘March Beside Us’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s former Cinderella, Scream Queens star, and recording artist is shown on camera begging for the National Guard to join their march.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Tony Nominee Colman Domingo Speaks On Decades of Experiencing Racism as a Black Man in America by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Broadway’s The Scottsboro Boys, book writer of Summer, and playwright of Dot and more calls on allies to act against racism.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Keelay Gipson and Stacey Rose Launch Initiative to Hold Theatres Accountable by Ruthie Fierberg

The Black artists start a revolution to hold theatres accountable with regards to Black stories, artists, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Aida Director and Theatrical Leader Schele Williams Speaks Out Against Racism On Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway actor raises her voice to call on the theatre industry to stop racism, offer solutions, raise up Black voices, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Top Tips to Train Your Dog From Broadway’s Animal Expert by Ruthie Fierberg

Bill Berloni shares his expert training philosophy, backstage stories with his pups, and his best advice to train your canine while stuck at home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Kate del Castillo Brings Her Triple-Nominated Solo Performance to Audible by Ruthie Fierberg

Isaac Gomez’s powerful the way she spoke is now available as an original audio-play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Monday, June 1, 2020

Scheduled Live Reading of Brave Smiles Postponed in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter by Ruthie Fierberg

The first offering of Pride Plays had been set to stream June 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Michael R. Jackson, John Cameron Mitchell, Caitlin Kinnunen, More Join Playbill's Pride Spectacular Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The June 28 event, hosted by Michael Urie, will cap off June's Pride Plays events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Michael R. Jackson, John Cameron Mitchell, MJ Rodriguez, More Join Playbill's Pride Spectacular Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The June 28 event, hosted by Michael Urie, will cap off June's Pride Plays events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Watch Highlights From Week 2 of At-Home #LivingRoomTheatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Students get creative over Zoom with The Wizard of Oz, a drama troupe does A Chorus Line, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM
Thursday, May 21, 2020

SCENERY Releases New Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Jewelry Collection by Ruthie Fierberg

Wear a piece of the Broadway musical’s set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Pride Plays Announces the 4 Works Streaming Live on Playbill in June by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill will live stream the seminal LGBTQIA+ plays every Friday night for Pride Month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM

Join Andrew Garfield, Chris Jackson and Broadway Vocal Coach Liz Caplan in Playbill’s Live Q&A by Ruthie Fierberg

The voice teacher to Ben Platt, John Mulaney, Neil Patrick Harris, Adrienne Warren, and more will offer advice and demonstrate exercises with her 2 students May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Ben Platt On What to Expect From His Netflix Special and The Politician Season 2 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner talks about his experience performing at Radio City, working with director Alex Timbers to bring the special to Netflix May 20, and sharing personal stories …

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:22AM
Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Ask Broadway Vocal Coach Liz Caplan Your Questions Live (With a Special Guest) by Ruthie Fierberg

The voice teacher to Ben Platt, John Mulaney, Neil Patrick Harris, Adrienne Warren, and more will offer advice and more May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

A BKLYN Reunion, a Dear Evan Hansen Anthem, Meryl Streep, Audra McDonald, and More Highlights From A Night of Covenant House Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch performances by Stephanie J. Block, Jordan Fisher, Jeremy Jordan, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

The Perfect Broadway-Inspired Soundtrack to Make Your At-Home Prom Unforgettable by Ruthie Fierberg

This week, our Playbill Mixtape sets the scene for your pre-prom prep and virtual dance party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 15, 2020

Danny Burstein Shares How His COVID-19 Recovery Is Going and Why He Would Stop at Nothing to Donate His Plasma by Ruthie Fierberg

The six-time Tony-nominated actor teamed up with Survivor Corps, an organization specializing in COVID-19 resources.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

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