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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

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

The creator and star chats about her sold-out New York City concert and hosting the upcoming Obie Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM[SHARE]

Rachel Bloom Brings Crazy Ex-Girlfriend to Radio City Music Hall May 14 by Ruthie Fierberg

The cast of the TV musical comedy series performs live show at the famed venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 13, 2019

Audra McDonald, Shoshana Bean, the Cast of Ain't Too Proud, and More to Sing at A Night of Broadway Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

The special concert benefit honors actor Rachel Brosnahan in support of Covenant House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM[SHARE]

How Casey Nicholaw Became the King of Musical Comedy by Ruthie Fierberg

With four original musicals currently on the boards"including The Prom"Nicholaw has become the go-to director-choreographer for the staple style of Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM[SHARE]

Broadway Theatres to Dim Marquees for Alan Wasser by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway producer and general manager passed away April 14 at the age of 70.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM[SHARE]

How Bernadette Peters Helped Santino Fontana Find His Tootsie Portrayal by Ruthie Fierberg

The advice Peters gave to Fontana set him on the path to play Dorothy Michaels on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM[SHARE]

Watch Emma Thompson Spoof Beauty and the Beast on Saturday Night Live by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar winner reprises her role as Mrs. Potts after starring in Disney's live-action remake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]

Richard Thomas to Play Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated actor will lead the tour, which kicks off in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 10, 2019

Billions and Mad Men Star Maggie Siff Proves Her Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

Siff is currently starring in a revival of Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM[SHARE]

Watch Michael Arden Sing 'Out There' From The Hunchback of Notre Dame for GMA by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Quasimodo sings his big solo from the Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz musical for Good Morning America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM[SHARE]

Watch Zayn and Zhavia Ward Sing 'A Whole New World' in This Official Aladdin Music Video by Ruthie Fierberg

The two pop artists sing the song in the end title credits of the Disney live-action movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Jason Robert Brown, Michael McElroy, and Broadway Inspirational Voices Join Jennifer Nettles in Lincoln Center Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway Inspirational Voices will take the stage ahead of receiving a 2019 Tony Award honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

What Happened When Bryan Cranston Saw Stephen Colbert in the Audience of Broadway"s Network by Ruthie Fierberg

After a guest appearance on The Late Show, the Tony Award nominee invited the studio audience to see the evening performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM[SHARE]

Broadway's Megan Hilty and Vanessa Williams to Voice Characters for Disney Junior's T.O.T.S. by Ruthie Fierberg

The two Tony nominees join Season 2 of the children's series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Broadway's Cynthia Erivo Reveals the Personal Stories Behind Her Live From Lincoln Center Set List by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch two exclusive clips from Erivo's Stars in Concert special, airing May 10 on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM[SHARE]

Watch Broadway-Bound Jake Gyllenhaal Make Up a Song for Ellen DeGeneres on the Spot by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Sunday in the Park With George star talks about the upcoming Broadway transfer of Sea Wall/A Life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Fosse/Verdon Recap, Episode 5: "Where Am I Going?" by Ruthie Fierberg

Ann Reinking enters the picture, the Emmy-worthy Gwen scene, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Ann Harada, Storm Lever, Justin Matthew Sargent, and More Star in New Musical Film by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a peek at the trailer for No One Called Ahead"on streaming platforms this June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM[SHARE]

Why Laurie Metcalf Needed to Do Broadway's Hillary and Clinton by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony Award winner just earned up her third consecutive nomination for her role in Lucas Hnath's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM[SHARE]

Keri Russell Says Broadway Is 'Still Crazy To Me' by Ruthie Fierberg

The Burn This star talks about her ultimate respect for theatre performers and her co-star Adam Driver.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Why Beetlejuice Tony Nominee Alex Brightman Is Dying For Michael Keaton to Come to the Broadway Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The current Beetlejuice extends an open invitation to the film's original ghoul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM[SHARE]

23 Broadway Stars at the 2019 Met Gala by Ruthie Fierberg

All of the "campy" looks"from Billy Porter to Bette Midler"from the Vogue affair of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 6, 2019

Inside Billy Porter's 2019 Met Gala Look by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner tells Playbill about camp, fashion as theatre, and the Broadway boys playing subjects to his Sun God.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM[SHARE]

Re-Mounting Jerome Robbins' Historic Choreography for City Center's High Button Shoes by Ruthie Fierberg

Choreographer Sarah O'Gleby reveals how she staged Robbins' dance to a T and crafted some choreography of her own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM[SHARE]

How Scenic Designer Rob Howell Captures the Emotions of The Ferryman In a Simple Irish Farmhouse Set by Ruthie Fierberg

Go on this set tour with the Tony-nominated designer as he reveals the storytelling in the smallest details.