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Monday, December 2, 2019

What Changed for Director Michael Greif With London's Dear Evan Hansen by Ruthie Fierberg

With the West End production of Dear Evan Hansen, Greif uncovers new layers, deeper emotion, and undeniable truths.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM[SHARE]

22 Theatre-Related Charities to Donate to on #GivingTuesday by Ruthie Fierberg

Take the lead from Broadway favorites like Brian Stokes Mitchell, Stephanie J. Block, Capathia Jenkins, and more and support the arts this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

23 Theatre-Related Charities to Donate to on #GivingTuesday by Ruthie Fierberg

Take the lead from Broadway favorites like Brian Stokes Mitchell, Stephanie J. Block, Capathia Jenkins, and more and support the arts this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, November 30, 2019

Jessie Mueller and Megan Hilty Spill Personal Stories of Onstage Mishaps, Backstage Traditions, Roles They Never Expected to Get, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Before their December 2 concert with Seth Rudetsky, the Patsy & Loretta co-stars share Broadway secrets.

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Friday, November 29, 2019

How Brian Stokes Mitchell Nearly Starred in Once On This Island on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner tells the story of an audition gone awry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 28, 2019

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Star Olivia Rodrigo Sings Her Own Song on Upcoming Episode by Ruthie Fierberg

Rodrigo doesn't just play a teen who writes songs"she actually writes them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Broadway's Douglas Lyons Breaks Down the Score for His Musical Beau Track by Track by Ruthie Fierberg

The performer and lyricist reveals the inspirations for and the writing process of his debut musical, now available for download.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 25, 2019

Ed Harris on Putting His Own Spin on Atticus Finch in Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

Following in Tony nominee Jeff Daniels' footsteps, Harris examines his take on the literary figure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 24, 2019

7 Broadway Stars Choose Their Favorite Past Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances by Ruthie Fierberg

Taylor Louderman, Jenn Colella, Rob McClure, and more name the parade numbers that inspired them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM[SHARE]
Saturday, November 23, 2019

What Does It Take to Put On the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? by Ruthie Fierberg

Macy's creative producer Wesley Whatley lets us in on the casting process, the curation of the Broadway performances, and what the eight hours leading up to the Parade looks like.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 22, 2019

Broadway Senior Continues to Energize Retirement Communities by Ruthie Fierberg

Go inside the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof at NYU.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM[SHARE]

Valerie Taylor-Barnes, Dancer and Founder of the Clive Barnes Awards, Dies at 88 by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Royal Ballet performer and arts philanthropist passed away November 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 21, 2019

Designing the Undesignable Set: Behind theScenes of Off-Broadway's Fefu and her Friends by Ruthie Fierberg

María Irene Fornés' play has gone unproduced professionally in NYC for four decades, but scenic designer Adam Riggs figured out a way to make it work for the TFANA production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM[SHARE]

Designing the Undesignable Set: Behind the Scenes of Off-Broadway's Fefu and her Friends by Ruthie Fierberg

María Irene Fornés' play has gone unproduced professionally in NYC for four decades, but scenic designer Adam Rigg figured out a way to make it work for the TFANA production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM[SHARE]

Playbill's Guide to the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

Whether you're attending or watching from your couch, here are the tips, tricks, and must-knows for Thanksgiving 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Broadway's Rob McClure Has Helped Create the App Every Singer (at Every Level) Needs by Ruthie Fierberg

With the new Harmony Helper app, the Tony-nominated performer and Mrs. Doubtfire star turns an audition prep and rehearsal room dilemma into a solution for singers of all levels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Danielle Brooks Gives Birth to Her First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

The Color Purple and Orange Is the New Black star and Broadway producer welcomes a little one.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 18, 2019

What Makes Matthew Lopez's The Inheritance the Newest Tentpole of the Theatrical Canon by Ruthie Fierberg

Even before its official Broadway opening November 18, theatregoers have been calling it a seminal work. But why?

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Behind the Scenes of Making Times Square's New Broadway Snow Globes by Ruthie Fierberg

Inside the design and construction of the "Show Globes" for Ain't Too Proud, Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, and Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 17, 2019

8 Beauty and the Beast Secrets From Broadway's Original Belle by Ruthie Fierberg

As Susan Egan coaches a young Belle on the Disney+ series Encore!, she reveals rehearsal room secrets, onstage mishaps, and her advice for playing a convincing Belle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 15, 2019

In GUAC: My Son, My Hero, Manuel Oliver Will Change America's Future One Unexpected Performance at a Time by Ruthie Fierberg

Hamilton's Leslie Odom, Jr. and Dear Evan Hansen's Benj Pasek help bring this story to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM[SHARE]

13 Choreographers Choose Their Favorite Broadway Routines by Ruthie Fierberg

Susan Stroman, Graciela Daniele, Camille A. Brown, and more name the musical theatre numbers that inspired them.

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

How Much Do You Really Know About Broadway Dance? by Ruthie Fierberg

Test your knowledge of choreography greats, Tony Awards trivia, dance terminology, and more.

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What to Expect From Be More Chill in London"and 3 Other Chase Brock Projects by Ruthie Fierberg

The choreographer of the recent Broadway production wears many hats"from theatre choreographer to dance company artist director to train depot owner.

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8 Broadway Dream Ballets Every Fan Should Know by Ruthie Fierberg

From Oklahoma! to West Side Story, do you know these famous choreographic moments?

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Ain't Too Proud's Dance Captain Reveals the Key to Keeping The Temptations' Moves Smooth by Ruthie Fierberg

How Esther Antoine maintains Sergio Trujillo's Tony Award-winning Broadaway choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Inside the Making of the Deeply Meta Choreography for Off-Broadway's Soft Power by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated choreographer Sam Pinkleton shares the YouTube videos, dance labs, and rehearsal room tactics that built the flashy old-school style for the musical within a play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM[SHARE]

How Whoopi Goldberg Landed Her Original Sister Act Role on the London Stage by Ruthie Fierberg

Get the story behind the star of the film tackling the role of Deloris onstage for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]

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