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Friday, November 13, 2020

In the Broadway-Aimed Gun & Powder, Byron Easley Brings an Authentic Rhythm to the Gripping Story by Ruthie Fierberg

The choreographer reflects on his Dance Theatre of Harlem and Ailey roots and his style for the musical drama starring Emmy Raver-Lampman and Solea Pfeiffer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 12, 2020

Track-by-Track Breakdown: Motown Performer Ryan Shaw Breaks Down His New Album as a Revival of Marvin Gaye by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy nominee and America"s Got Talent alum asks "What if Marvin Gay were still alive today?" And answers it with Imagining Marvin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Tired of Material That Didn't Measure Up, Broadway Actor Laiona Michelle Turned to Writing"and Penned a Hit Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

An interview with the writer of Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical and the upcoming bio-musical Mandela.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM[SHARE]

Introducing a New Non-Profit Theatre Company: The Shared Screen by Ruthie Fierberg

How this theatre company isn't just making theatre on Zoom but for it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

What Is Black Theatre United Up to Since Its Founding? by Ruthie Fierberg

Since its establishment in June, the organization established by Black theatre artists like Phylicia Rashad, Billy Porter, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Allyson Tucker, and more, ha…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 9, 2020

Nicolette Robinson and Leslie Odom Jr. Expecting Their Second Child by Ruthie Fierberg

The Waitress and Hamilton stars, respectively, announced the pregnancy on Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM[SHARE]

Gilead Storytellers: Why Javier Muñoz Dedicates Himself to Artistry and Activism by Ruthie Fierberg

"When I'm doing eight shows a week, HIV is not in my way," says the Hamilton star, as he dispells myths around HIV, AIDS, and health.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM[SHARE]

Sarah Jones & Friends Is a Theatrical Antidote for a Divided America by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner offers help in navigating systemic racism, anti-racism, allyship, and more in her eight-episode IGTV series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 6, 2020

10 Theatre People to Spot in Netfllix's Over the Moon by Ruthie Fierberg

From the composing team to the stars of the new animated movie musical, catch work by Phillipa Soo, Conrad Ricamora, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

11 Theatre People to Spot in Netfllix's Over the Moon by Ruthie Fierberg

From the composing team to the stars of the new animated movie musical, catch work by Phillipa Soo, Conrad Ricamora, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 5, 2020

Watch Tony Nominee Daniel Watts in This Exclusive Video From the New Series PAUSE by Ruthie Fierberg

If you've never seen Watts' spoken word, now is the time. The second installment of the series, a collaboration between Broadway's Adam Kantor and OneTable, will go wide November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM[SHARE]

Watch Tony Nominee Daniel J. Watts in This Exclusive Video From the New Series PAUSE by Ruthie Fierberg

If you've never seen Watts' spoken word, now is the time. The second installment of the series, a collaboration between Broadway's Adam Kantor and OneTable, will go wide November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Watch Chuck Cooper in Lilli Cooper's New Music Video 'But I Was Cool' by Ruthie Fierberg

The father-daughter duo collaborated as performer-director on this jazzy tune reminding everyone to stay cool during election week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 2, 2020

Watch Julia Murney, Drew Gehling, Nancy Opel, and More in Will Blum's New Assassins Medley by Ruthie Fierberg

The man who brought us Floyd Collins from an apartment cave re-envisions the Sondheim musical with an all-star cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM[SHARE]

Playbill to Present Remember the Ribbon: A Tribute to World AIDS Day by Ruthie Fierberg

Gilead Storytellers, a series of four interviews with Broadway greats like Javier Muñoz and Rema Webb, lead up to the one-of-a-kind benefit concert December 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM[SHARE]
Friday, October 30, 2020

Keke Palmer Belts Out New Voting Anthem Penned by Dear Evan Hansen's Benj Pasek and Justin Paul by Ruthie Fierberg

The new song "Actually Vote" (and its music video) are here to get young voters to the polls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM[SHARE]

Watch: Today Show's Hoda Kotb, Savanna Guthrie, Al Roker Don Their Best Broadway Costumes for a Halloween Lip-Sync by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosts of the NBC morning show pay tribute to Hamilton, Wicked, Cats, and Chicago"decked out in full costume.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM[SHARE]

Watch: Today Show's Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker Don Their Best Broadway Costumes for a Halloween Lip-Sync by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosts of the NBC morning show pay tribute to Hamilton, Wicked, Cats, and Chicago"decked out in full costume.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM[SHARE]

Watch the Trailer for the New Web Series Neighbors, Starring Your Broadway Faves by Ruthie Fierberg

Sharrod Williams"seen on Broadway in Cats and in Hamilton in Chicago"created, wrote, and now stars in the series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 29, 2020

Brian Stokes Mitchell Releases New Version of Ragtime Anthem 'Make Them Hear You' by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner and chair of The Actors Fund honors American heroes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM[SHARE]

Brian Stokes Mitchell Urges Voters to 'Make Them Hear You' at the Ballot Box by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner and chair of The Actors Fund offers a new version of the Ragtime classic just in time for the upcoming election.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 16, 2020

Watch an Exclusive Clip From Tony Winner Jez Butterworth's Brittania by Ruthie Fierberg

Get a sneak peek at Episode 3 of the Epix series' second season, from the writer of The Ferryman and Jerusalem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Etai Benson and Alexandra Socha Are Married by Ruthie Fierberg

The Band's Visit and Head Over Heels stars, respectively, wed in a recent Central Park ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM[SHARE]

Why Watching American Utopia on HBO Will Feel Like Going to the Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

The studio that brought you the Hamilton film, now brings you Spike Lee's adaptation of David Byrne's American Utopia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 15, 2020

What's Bizarre About the 2020 Tony Nominations? by Ruthie Fierberg

Everything. Still, we break down the history-making noms and takeaways in a season cut short by COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM[SHARE]

22 Charities to Donate to During COVID-19 Shutdowns by Ruthie Fierberg

Among many worthy organizations, these have been highlighted by theatre artists often as organizations-in-need during the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 13, 2020

How Broadway's Will Blum Used 476 Pieces of Cardboard to Create a 125-Foot Cave and Stage Floyd Collins in His NYC Apartment by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Beetlejuice and School of Rock staged a 12-minute solo operetta and shows us how he did it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM[SHARE]

From Stage to Screen with Joe Mantello and The Boys in the Band by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear from the all-star cast and Tony-winning director on how they honored Mart Crowley's groundbreaking work with an indelible film adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]
Friday, October 9, 2020

Playbill Presents 3 Wendy Wasserstein Plays in 3 Days October 16"18 by Ruthie Fierberg

The readings in rep will star Lucy DeVito, Mindy Sterling, Madeline Grey DeFreece, and more to raise funds for TDF's Wendy Wasserstein Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 8, 2020

The Fates of Hadestown to Release New Holiday Album by Ruthie Fierberg

If The Fates Allow: A Hadestown Holiday Album will drop in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Watch This Live Virtual Reality Theatre Performance From the Museum of Science, October 7 by Ruthie Fierberg

Learn about #FutureStages and how you can put on your own VR production from home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM[SHARE]

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