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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Performer You Should Know: Say Something Bunny!'s Alison S. M. Kobayashi by Ruthie Fierberg

The creator and sole performer of a theatrical experience you’ve never had before.

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Friday, November 30, 2018

Hugh Jackman Tells Audiences What to Expect From His World Arena Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner and Oscar nominee shares how he's picking the tunes he plans to revisit on the stage.

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Mike Birbiglia Wants YOU to Be His Broadway Understudy by Ruthie Fierberg

The famed comedian is holding online auditions for his cover in his current show, The New One.

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Watch the Official Music Video for Be More Chill's 'Loser Geek Whatever' by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Will Roland sings the song by Joe Iconis.

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Off-Broadway-Bound, Yiddish-Language Fiddler on the Roof to Release Cast Recording by Ruthie Fierberg

The production from National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will record the album with Time Life Music.

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Joan Allen Says Broadway's The Waverly Gallery Is Surprisingly Hopeful by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning actor tells Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest the role is a dream come true for her.

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Watch Waitress' Sara Bareilles Sing Her Newest Song 'Armor' by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee and former Tony host performed live on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

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Go Behind the Scenes of Broadway's The Cher Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond take audiences backstage—plus a glimpse of their onstage performances as Cher.

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Jordan Donica is Broadway's Modern Gentleman by Ruthie Fierberg

The 24-year-old actor is redefining the role of the romantic lead onstage and off.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

What to Expect From Tarell Alvin McCraney's Choir Boy on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

A cast of fresh, young faces (and voices), including Jeremy Pope, and J. Quinton Johnson, will hit the Manhattan Theatre Club stage.

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What's New With Broadway's Original Podcast: The Ensemblist by Ruthie Fierberg

The resource for everything you want to know about Broadway’s ensembles is turning things on its head.

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Watch Highlights From Lincoln Center Theater's Off-Broadway Production of The Hard Problem by Ruthie Fierberg

Take a glimpse at the Tom Stoppard play, directed by Jack O’Brien and starring Adelaide Clemens.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Famed Alvin Ailey Dancers to Share Personal Stories in Upcoming Growing Up Alvin Ailey Event by Ruthie Fierberg

Sarita Allen, Liz Roxas-Dobrish, and Desmond Richardson will reveal stories from the company and more at the December panel.

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Jeff Daniels on Why Adult Actors Had to Play the Kids in Broadway's To Kill A Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor also discusses his “role of a lifetime” and how long he’ll be playing it.

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Why Glenn Close Took a 17-Minute Onstage Break in Off-Broadway's Mother of the Maid by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the new take on Joan of Arc tells Jimmy Fallon about the mishap that led to her chatting with the audience.

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What to Expect From FX's Upcoming Series Fosse/Verdon, Starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-winning playwright and Fosse/Verdon writer Steven Levenson offers clues regarding the highly anticipated new drama about the genius married couple.

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Monday, November 26, 2018

Watch New Footage of Laura Benanti Starring in Broadway's My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

See the Tony winner bring Eliza Doolittle to life in the Lincoln Center Theater production.

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Debbie Allen On Her Emotional Connection to the Celebrating Icons of Dance Event by Ruthie Fierberg

Before honoring dance legends Michael Bennett, Alvin Ailey, and more for World AIDS Day November 30, Allen shares personal stories from home rehearsals, how dance helps Grey’s Anatomy,…

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Watch the Full 60 Minutes Special on Broadway's To Kill A Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear Jeff Daniels, Aaron Sorkin, and more talk about the new American play—and get a glimpse at the new production onstage.

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Hugh Jackman on Making The Greatest Showman a Hit for One Year and Counting by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner also discusses why he almost didn’t star in the Les Misérables movie.

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What Made Daniel Radcliffe Way More Nervous Than Any of His Broadway Gigs? by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of The Lifespan of a Fact discusses researching for his latest role and why he won’t see Harry Potter on Broadway.

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Saturday, November 24, 2018

What to Expect From American Idol Stars Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The duo talk about the inspiration for the Ruben & Clay Christmas Show playing at the Imperial beginning December 7.

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Friday, November 23, 2018

Watch a First Look at Jeff Daniels as Atticus Finch in Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner talks about the iconic role on the upcoming 60 Minutes—plus a look at him onstage in the production.

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

9 Theatre Milestones We're Grateful For by Ruthie Fierberg

From EGOT wins to design firsts, Broadway anniversaries to theatre on television, here are 9 things any theatre fan should remember and appreciate this Thanksgiving.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Watch: Learn This Irish Dance Meets Tap Routine From the Five-Time Irish Dance World Champion by Ruthie Fierberg

Irish dancer David Geaney takes us “in the studio” to learn a combo from his current Off-Broadway dance extravaganza Velocity.

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5 Broadway Stars Reveal: What's It Like to Perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

Anastasia's Christy Altomare, SpongeBob's Ethan Slater, Dear Evan Hansen's Will Roland, and more share their memories.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Full Cast Set for Ruben & Clay's Broadway Christmas Show by Ruthie Fierberg

American Idols Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken won’t be alone when they begin performances December 7.

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What Did Critics Think of Tom Stoppard's The Hard Problem Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Lincoln Center Theater production, starring Adelaide Clemens, opened November 19.

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Monday, November 19, 2018

Off-Broadway's Sold-Out Usual Girls to Offer Benefit Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The Roundabout Underground production of Ming Peiffer’s play will offer an extra performance December 19.

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