All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Monday, March 18, 2019

Laura Benanti and Christine Baranski Battle It Out as the More Convincing Melania Trump by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning actors appeared on The Late Show amidst conspiracy theories of a body double for the First Lady.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

Why Heidi Schreck Stopped Her Very First Performance of What the Constitution Means to Me by Ruthie Fierberg

The playwright and actor tells Stephen Colbert about how the new Broadway play almost stopped before it started.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 15, 2019

Watch Stephanie J. Block Sing From Broadway's The Cher Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the new bio-musical sings "If I Could Turn Back Time" and turns back time herself to recall the first time she met Cher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM[SHARE]

How Kiss Me, Kate's Corbin Bleu Wound Up Tap-Dancing on the Ceiling and More Reveals From Opening Night by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Will Chase, Stephanie Styles, choreographer Warren Carlyle, and more share backstage secrets from the 2019 Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM[SHARE]

The Good Fight's Christine Baranski Has Acting in Her Genes by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Emmy winner"and Mamma Mia! star"reflects on her induction in the Theater Hall of Fame.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 14, 2019

How Director Sammi Cannold Put Her Actors in a 4,100-Gallon Aquarium Onstage for Endlings by Ruthie Fierberg

A conversation with the 24-year-old director making waves with the new play by Celine Song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM[SHARE]

Dear Evan Hansen Teen Andrew Barth Feldman Talks Playing 1 of Broadway's Most Demanding Teen Roles by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the newly minted Broadway star reveal how he got cast, his onstage experience in the musical, and more on NBC Nightly News.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM[SHARE]

Andrew Rannells and Stephen Colbert Share a Patti LuPone Connection by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee and late night host describe what makes LuPone a living legend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM[SHARE]

What to Expect From Broadway's Re-Envisioned Kiss Me, Kate by Ruthie Fierberg

Stars Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase, Corbin Bleu, and more on the updates to the script, the choreography, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM[SHARE]

Ben Platt on Opening Up About Past Relationships and Sexuality Through His New Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen star talks about his debut record Sing to Me Instead and being inspired by Ellen DeGeneres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Go Behind the Scenes of Broadway's Be More Chill by Ruthie Fierberg

Good Morning America goes backstage for a tour of the set, a choreography lesson, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM[SHARE]

Go Behind the Scenes of Broadway's Be More Chill, and Watch the Cast Perform 'More Than Survive' by Ruthie Fierberg

Good Morning America goes backstage for a tour of the set, a choreography lesson, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Inside the Design of Billy Porter's Oscars Gown by Ruthie Fierberg

Christian Siriano talks about making Academy Awards history with the Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM[SHARE]

Jesse Eisenberg Discusses His New Off-Broadway Play and Love for Musical Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor-playwright's new drama features Susan Sarandon as a community theatre diva.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald On What to Expect From Her Upcoming Broadway Return by Ruthie Fierberg

The six-time Tony winner discusses Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, as well as the upcoming season of The Good Fight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM[SHARE]

Andrew Rannells Reveals Secrets From His New Memoir Too Much Is Not Enough by Ruthie Fierberg

The Falsettos and Hamilton alum talks about his early struggles making it to Broadway in the inspirational new read.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 11, 2019

Lillias White Joins Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture March 11 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner is the latest guest star to appear in the Tony-winning songwriter's residency.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM[SHARE]

4 Secrets You Never Knew About Broadway's Be More Chill by Ruthie Fierberg

Songwriter Joe Iconis, book writer Joe Tracz, stars Will Roland, George Salazar, Stephanie Hsu, and more share new stories on the opening night red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 10, 2019

Why Rachel Chavkin and Anaïs Mitchell Were Fated to Create Broadway's Hadestown Together by Ruthie Fierberg

With the vibrant new musical starring Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney, these co-creators explore the key to an ideal partnership.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Lincoln Center Will Celebrate 60th Anniversary With Free Block Party by Ruthie Fierberg

Enjoy free performances, concerts, communal art-marking, and more at the May event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM[SHARE]

Anthony Rapp and Lesli Margherita to Lead Industry Reading of Adam Then by Ruthie Fierberg

The new play by Terry Milner will be presented March 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

The Magic Mike Musical Wants Your Audition Videos"But Please Stay Clothed by Ruthie Fierberg

Here's how you can send in your tape for the Broadway-aimed musical based on the Channing Tatum-led film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]
Monday, March 4, 2019

The Rolling Stone Will Make Its American Premiere at Lincoln Center Theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Directed by Saheem Ali, the new play by Chris Urch heads Off-Broadway in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM[SHARE]

Playbill Reunion: The Original [title of show] Cast Spills the Scoop From the Musical's Earliest Days by Ruthie Fierberg

Hilarious memories, who else might have played their roles, and what they're realizing they forgot"but will remember"for their March 11 Actors Fund reunion concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Rachel Bloom Will Bring Crazy Ex-Girlfriend to Radio City Music Hall by Ruthie Fierberg

The TV musical comedy series will perform a live show in New York City in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM[SHARE]

Graciela Daniele, Mandy Gonzalez, Dominique Morisseau, and More Take the Stage at Women's Day on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The second annual event from Disney Theatrical Group (March 12) marks a communal celebration and convention for actionable change for women in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Exclusive: Graciela Daniele, Mandy Gonzalez, Dominique Morisseau, and More Take the Stage at Women's Day on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The second annual event from Disney Theatrical Group (March 12) marks a communal celebration and convention for actionable change for women in theatre. Here's the full itinerary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]

The Little Mermaid's Jodi Benson Sings Ariel's Original Lines by Ruthie Fierberg

In celebration of the film's 30th anniversary, Benson recreates the role that made her voice famous.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM[SHARE]

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