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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Daveed Diggs Reveals His Favorite Place in New York by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton Tony winner returns to the Off-Broadway stage for Suzan-Lori Parks' White Noise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 3, 2019

How Preston Max Allen Came Into His Identity as a Musical Theatre Writer and a Proud Trans Man by Ruthie Fierberg

A candid discussion with the writer-composer-lyricist of We Are the Tigers about his transition and how it impacted his Off-Broadway cheerleader horror musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 1, 2019

Pulitzer Prize Winner Suzan-Lori Parks Questions 'Woke-ness' With Her Latest Off-Broadway Play by Ruthie Fierberg

White Noise, starring Daveed Diggs, pushes audiences at the Public Theater to confront their ugliest thoughts on the way to healing.

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Watch Ben Platt's Official Music Video for 'Grow as We Go' by Ruthie Fierberg

The latest release from the Dear Evan Hansen star's solo album Sing to Me Instead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Game of Thrones Prequel Musical to Star Broadway's Alison Fraser, Kerstin Anderson, and Chris Dwan by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch this exclusive clip from the musical about House Tyrell, which will receive a workshop in March.

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Jackie Sibblies Drury's Marys Seacole Announces Extension by Ruthie Fierberg

The new work by the Fairview scribe opened February 25 at Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3.

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New York City Ballet Names New Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director by Ruthie Fierberg

After a year-long search, the Lincoln Center-based company moves forward with permanent leadership.

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A Star Is Born's Lady Gaga Discusses Her Oscars Performance and Win by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor and musician dispels the rumors about her and her co-star/director Bradley Cooper.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Watch This Killer Mash-Up of Dreamgirls and Drake by Ruthie Fierberg

The video comes from the makers of #HAM4BEY and #GAGA4RENT.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 25, 2019

To Kill A Mockingbird's Jeff Daniels Reveals What Makes the Broadway Play Work by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated actor on Atticus Finch, playing a father on Broadway, and the secret ingredient to Mockingbird's success.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 24, 2019

What to Expect From Off-Broadway's World-Premiere Musical Superhero by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tom Kitt-John Logan collaboration, starring Kate Baldwin and Bryce Pinkham, currently plays at Second Stage.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Jeff Daniels Almost Quit Acting Long Before To Kill A Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated actor says writer Aaron Sorkin turned him around.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM[SHARE]

Network's Tatiana Maslany Describes Her Backstage Shenanigan That Led to an Onstage Mishap by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway star had to quickly change her blocking in the drama starring Bryan Cranston.

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Watch Broadway's Beautiful Perform a Carole King Medley on The View by Ruthie Fierberg

Star Chilina Kennedy leads the cast of the hit bio-musical in songs like “Natural Woman” and “I Feel the Earth Move.”

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Monday, February 18, 2019

Understanding the Music Behind Broadway's Choir Boy by Ruthie Fierberg

Jeremy Pope, Caleb Eberhardt, and the cast of the Tarell Alvin McCraney play recall the church songs that impacted their lives.

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Sunday, February 17, 2019

The Irish Troubles and The IRA: An Historical Guide to Broadway's The Ferryman by Ruthie Fierberg

Want to learn more about the political climate surrounding the Carney family? Here are the basics.

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Friday, February 15, 2019

Watch Bradley Cooper Demonstrate the Vocal Exercise He Did to Become A Star Is Born's Jackson Maine by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony and Oscar nominee (and recent Grammy winner) breaks down the making of his Oscar-nominated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM[SHARE]

How John Mulaney Wrote Sondheim-Esque Songs for His Upcoming Documentary Now! Episode by Ruthie Fierberg

The comedian and Broadway alum shares his theatre beginnings—and proves it by singing from Les Misérables.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 14, 2019

20 Famous Broadway Love Triangles by Ruthie Fierberg

From The Phantom of the Opera to Hamilton, audiences can count on a love triangle to kick off drama and inspire showtune staples.

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Playbill Mixtape: Valentine's Day Refresh Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

With new songs from musicals like The Prom and the new recording of Songs for a New World, tune in to these Broadway love songs.

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Watch a Special Rendition of Dear Evan Hansen's 'Only Us' From Ben Levi Ross and Taylor Trensch by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning Best Musical released the touching new video, starring the real-life couple of Evans Hansen.

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How Danai Gurira's Broadway Play Led Her to Found Love Our Girls by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the Eclipsed playwright and star of The Walking Dead and Black Panther explain how she helps close the gender disparity gap.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM[SHARE]

Watch Jennifer Hudson's Impromptu Performance of 'The Impossible Dream' on The Voice UK by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar-winning Broadway alum will give you chills with ehr take on the Man of La Mancha anthem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM[SHARE]

Audible to Release Recording of London's True West, Starring Kit Harrington and Johnny Flynn by Ruthie Fierberg

Sam Shepard’s classic is also currently on Broadway with Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

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