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Monday, May 20, 2019

25 Days of Tonys: Why Did Tootsie's Robert Horn Become a Writer? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-nominated book writer shares his first childhood theatrical experience and what he would be if he wasn't a writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM[SHARE]

How Michael Krass Used Fashion to Make Hadestown's Players Into Singular Characters by Ruthie Fierberg

The costume designer considered infinite options to create Hadestown's underworld.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM[SHARE]

25 Days of Tonys: Who Does Ain't Too Proud's Derrick Baskin Want to Host the Next Tony Awards? by Ruthie Fierberg

The leader of the Temptations bio-musical shares the show that most impacted him, the musical theatre song he will never get sick of, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM[SHARE]

Stephen Sondheim to Join Jason Robert Brown for His 50th SubCulture Residency Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

The maestros will play side-by-side in June to benefit the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM[SHARE]

25 Days of Tonys: The Cher Show's Stephanie J. Block by Ruthie Fierberg

If someone were to write a musical about the Tony nominee's life, who would it be and what would it be called?

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 19, 2019

25 Days of Tonys: Choir Boy's Camille A. Brown by Ruthie Fierberg

The choreographer of the Tarell Alvin McCraney play marks a massive milestone in Tony history with her nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM[SHARE]

25 Days of Tonys: Burn This and Star Wars Star Adam Driver by Ruthie Fierberg

What are the Girls actor's top four theatrical experiences?

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, May 18, 2019

25 Days of Tonys: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus' Kristine Nielsen by Ruthie Fierberg

How did a young Nielsen get her start in comedies?

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM[SHARE]

25 Days of Tonys: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus Director George C. Wolfe by Ruthie Fierberg

Why the 14-time Tony nominee wanted to bring Taylor Mac's "downtown" show uptown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 17, 2019

Why Gideon Glick's Dill Is the Secret Weapon of Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2019 Tony Award nominee on the challenge of taking on the Aaron Sorkin play and creating a new character for the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM[SHARE]

25 Days of Tonys: Bernardt/Hamlet's Toni-Leslie James by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Tony-nominated costume designer shares the muse behind her divine clothing for Sarah Bernhardt and Janet McTeer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM[SHARE]

25 Days of Tonys: Bernhardt/Hamlet's Toni-Leslie James by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Tony-nominated costume designer shares the muse behind her divine clothing for Sarah Bernhardt and Janet McTeer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM[SHARE]

25 Days of Tonys: Torch Song's Harvey Fierstein and Richie Jackson by Ruthie Fierberg

Why producer Jackson needed to bring Torch Song back to Broadway"and why Fierstein let him.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Kelly Ripa Really Wants to Wear the Red Tootsie Dress by Ruthie Fierberg

The host of LIVE With Kelly & Ryan takes audiences onstage and backstage with Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM[SHARE]

25 Days of Tonys: To Kill a Mockingbird's Celia Keenan-Bolger by Ruthie Fierberg

Nominated for her fourth Tony, the actor reveals the show that impacted her the most, the musical theatre song she'll never get sick of, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Adam Kantor, Michael Arden, and More Set for Immersive PrideTable by Ruthie Fierberg

The experience from StoryCourse pairs the theatrical telling of the lives of five queer chefs with dishes inspired by their stories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM[SHARE]

What Other Broadway Star Was at Francesca Carpanini's First-Ever Childhood Audition? by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Broadway's All My Sons talks about the first time she acted opposite Annette Bening and Tracy Letts, and more theatre firsts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM[SHARE]

Watch Dear Evan Hansen's Michael Lee Brown Sing All 3 Parts in 'Sincerely, Me' by Ruthie Fierberg

The Evan alternate and understudy for Jared and Connor performs the full song with himself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM[SHARE]

25 Days of Tonys: Be More Chill's Joe Iconis by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the Tony-nominated composer-lyricist of the sci-fi smash spill details about his childhood acting, what he's proudest of with Be More Chill, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Broadway's Annaleigh Ashford Reveals Inspirations"and the Special Guest Star"For Her Live From Lincoln Center Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch two exclusive clips from Ashford's Stars in Concert special, airing May 17 on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

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All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

25 Days of Tonys: Why Did Tootsie's Robert Horn Become a Writer? by Ruthie Fierberg

How Michael Krass Used Fashion to Make Hadestown's Players Into Singular Characters by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Who Does Ain't Too Proud's Derrick Baskin Want to Host the Next Tony Awards? by Ruthie Fierberg

Stephen Sondheim to Join Jason Robert Brown for His 50th SubCulture Residency Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: The Cher Show's Stephanie J. Block by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Choir Boy's Camille A. Brown by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Burn This and Star Wars Star Adam Driver by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus' Kristine Nielsen by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus Director George C. Wolfe by Ruthie Fierberg

Why Gideon Glick's Dill Is the Secret Weapon of Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Bernardt/Hamlet's Toni-Leslie James by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Bernhardt/Hamlet's Toni-Leslie James by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Torch Song's Harvey Fierstein and Richie Jackson by Ruthie Fierberg

Kelly Ripa Really Wants to Wear the Red Tootsie Dress by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: To Kill a Mockingbird's Celia Keenan-Bolger by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway's Adam Kantor, Michael Arden, and More Set for Immersive PrideTable by Ruthie Fierberg

What Other Broadway Star Was at Francesca Carpanini's First-Ever Childhood Audition? by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Dear Evan Hansen's Michael Lee Brown Sing All 3 Parts in 'Sincerely, Me' by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Be More Chill's Joe Iconis by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway's My Fair Lady Announces Closing Date by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys: Ain't Too Proud's Dominique Morisseau by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway's Wayne Brady to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Be More Chill Hits the Set of LIVE With Kelly & Ryan by Ruthie Fierberg

Michael Feinstein Brings Crooners and the Songs of Lerner & Loewe to Jazz at Lincoln Center by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway's Annaleigh Ashford Reveals Inspirations"and the Special Guest Star"For Her Live From Lincoln Center Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Ben Platt to Play Radio City Music Hall by Ruthie Fierberg

Fosse/Verdon Recap, Episode 6: 'All I Care About Is Love' by Ruthie Fierberg

25 Days of Tonys 2019: What Does Theatre Mean to This Year's Nominees? by Ruthie Fierberg

Ryan Seacrest Goes Behind-the-Scenes With Broadway's King Kong by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Oklahoma! Tony Nominee Ali Stroker Sing on LIVE With Kelly & Ryan by Ruthie Fierberg

What to Expect From Rachel Bloom and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend at Radio City by Ruthie Fierberg