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Friday, May 1, 2020

Celebrity Self-Tape: Marisha Wallace Auditions for Her Dream Role in a Gender-Bent Aladdin by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway Aladdin cast member makes her case for a female Genie with her version of "Friend Like Me."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM[SHARE]

NF Hope Concert, Starring James Monroe Iglehart and More, to Broadcast Online by Ruthie Fierberg

In the wake of cancellations of the Chicago and New York City engagements, the Neurofibromatosis Network hopes to raise money with the virtual performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM[SHARE]

Watch Jeremy Jordan, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kate Baldwin, and Jessica Vosk Sing From Georgia Stitt's Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The concert celebrating Stitt's A Quiet Revolution streams exclusively on Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]

Jamie Lee Curtis Hosts Live La La Land Viewing Party May 1 by Ruthie Fierberg

Tune in to the free screening and celebration of the movie musical, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM[SHARE]

How 2 Former Phantom of the Opera Christines Became the Writers of New Song Cycle Forty Minutes by Ruthie Fierberg

Taking a cue from Beyoncé's Lemonade and Todrick Hall's Out of Oz, Emma Grimsley and Kaitlyn Nicole Davis debut their visual album exclusively on Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Jeremy Jordan, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kate Baldwin, and Jessica Vosk to Perform in Georgia Stitt's Live Album Release Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The performance celebrating Stitt's A Quiet Revolution will stream exclusively on Playbill May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Playbill Playlist: Solo Dance Party Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

The perfect soundtrack to your private Broadway-themed quarantine dance party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM[SHARE]

27 TV Musicals to Stream From Home by Ruthie Fierberg

From Bette Midler in Gypsy to High School Musical to live television musical events, here's your list to watch during quarantine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

26 TV Musicals to Stream From Home by Ruthie Fierberg

From Bette Midler in Gypsy to High School Musical to live television musical events, here's your list to watch during quarantine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

8 Scenes to Perform at Home With Your Family to Be Featured in Playbill's #LivingRoomTheatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Download scenes from shows like The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, and more (courtesy of Concord Theatricals), film your #LivingRoomTheatre, and your performance could be featured on Play…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Sara Barielles, Original Waitress Cast, and More Sing Nick Cordero's 'Live Your Life' by Ruthie Fierberg

Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Christopher Fitzgerald, and more urge their former co-star to #WakeUpNick in their rendition of his original song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM[SHARE]

Watch Ariana Grande Sing 'Still Hurting' From Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years by Ruthie Fierberg

The pop star reunited with Brown for the composer's virtual SubCulture residency concert April 27; check out more highlights here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 27, 2020

Are You the Next Broadway Star? by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill's Search for a Star contest will accept video submissions in the search for theatre's future headliners!

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM[SHARE]

Stream Rubies and Concerto DSCH From New York City Ballet by Ruthie Fierberg

The world-renowned company announces more digital programming, including classes with the pros.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM[SHARE]

Broadway Podcast Network Launches New Podcast My Broadway Memory by Ruthie Fierberg

The premiere episode, broadcast live, will feature Broadway photographer Joan Marcus and performer Brittney Johnson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 24, 2020

Could NYU Have the Solution to Produce Distance-Theatre During Quarantine and Beyond? by Ruthie Fierberg

How a new course integrating Tisch drama and game design students could yield new outlets for artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM[SHARE]

Watch a Preview of Bernadette Peters Singing on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony Award winner guest stars on the NBC series April 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Nathan Lane Takes Stephen Colbert on a Tour of His Home by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Tony Award winner shows treasured photos and opening night gifts from his career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 23, 2020

Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, Stephanie J. Block, and More to Sleep Out for Homeless Youth by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway stars join the first ever national digital Sleep Out for Covenant House, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM[SHARE]

Track Upcoming Virtual Theatrical Live Streams, Performances, Panels, and Classes by Ruthie Fierberg

From exercise classes with Broadway stars to the latest watch party or panel discussion, let Playbill and Broadway Podcast Network's calendar be your guide to coronavirus quarantainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM[SHARE]

Special Skills: How to Teach Yourself a Dialect at Home by Ruthie Fierberg

Whether you want to bulk up the special skills section of your résumé or just try something new, here are tips from Broadway dialect coaches to learn a new accent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Jane Krakowski Brings Some Needed Comedic Relief to Quarantine With Netflix's The Willoughbys by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner reveals what it was like to pair up with Martin Short, play another off-kilter mom, and how her days have changed "in corona."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM[SHARE]

TDF Launches Lifeline Campaign to Sustain the Non-Profit Through the Shutdown by Ruthie Fierberg

The 52-year-old organization dedicated to accessibility in theatre prepares to weather the coronavirus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM[SHARE]

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Freestyle a Song for Conan O'Brien by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton creator called on his improv chops for the spontaneous performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 20, 2020

Legally Blonde: The Musical Cast to Reunite on Broadway Podcast Network by Ruthie Fierberg

Original cast members Laura Bell Bundy, Orfeh, Andy Karl, Richard H. Blake, and more will take part in the Broadway Cares benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM[SHARE]

How You Can Support Tony Nominee Nick Cordero's Recovery From COVID-19 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway favorite continues to battle to return home to wife Amanda Kloots and their son.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 17, 2020

Watch: Broadway Actors Reunite for the 10th Anniversary of Outsourced With Pilot Table Read by Ruthie Fierberg

Fiddler on the Roof's Ben Rappaport, Company's Anisha Nagarajan, and more reunite to benefit Action Aid, Global Giving, and The Actors Fund

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM[SHARE]

In The Studio: Andy Blankenbuehler Teaches the Choreography to Bandstand's 'A Band in New York City' From Quarantine by Ruthie Fierberg

Get on your feet at home and learn this combination from the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM[SHARE]

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