All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

13 Tips to Nail Your College Audition by Ruthie Fierberg

Six educators and coaches offer their best college audition advice.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Where Did the Melody of 'A Whole New World' Come From? by Ruthie Fierberg

Composer Alan Menken divulges the story of the genesis of the romantic Aladdin classic.

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Monday, September 10, 2018

Tony Winner Christopher Wheeldon on Capturing His American in Paris for the Silver Screen by Ruthie Fierberg

The filming of the London production of the acclaimed Gershwin musical hits cinemas September 20

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Saturday, September 8, 2018

Anastasia Goes International With 2 Upcoming Productions by Ruthie Fierberg

Meet the women taking the Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical across the globe—and hear them sing “Journey to the Past” in three languages!

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For the First Time in 27 Years, Blue Man Group Gets a Makeover by Ruthie Fierberg

Project Runway all-star Helen Castillo reveals the concept behind her new costume for the long-running Off-Broadway show.

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Friday, September 7, 2018

Michelle Williams and Rupert Friend Perform John Patrick Shanley Play for Playing on Air Podcast by Ruthie Fierberg

The actors perform Last Night in the Garden I Saw You for the radio play podcast.

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Tony Winners Katrina Lenk and Tony Shalhoub to Perform in The Band Visits Cariani by Ruthie Fierberg

The Band’s Visit stars reunite for an evening of scenes from co-star John Cariani’s plays.

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Tickets On Sale for Cinema Screenings of Dominique Morisseau's Pipeline by Ruthie Fierberg

The Lincoln Center Theater production will be presented in movie theatres in October.

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Watch the Cast and Creative Team of Be More Chill React to the News of the Broadway Transfer by Ruthie Fierberg

The Off-Broadway musical heads to the Lyceum Theatre in 2019.

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Watch the Trailer for the Musical Comedy Horror Anna and the Apocalypse by Ruthie Fierberg

The horror parody hits movie theatres later this year.

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How Richard Bean Created Hilarity With Heart for Manhattan Theatre Club's The Nap by Ruthie Fierberg

The One Man, Two Guvnors playwright serves up this sport-driven comedy starring Johanna Day, John Ellison Conlee, and more.

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Stranger Things Musical Parody Heads to Feinstein's/54 Below by Ruthie Fierberg

Stranger Sings! An Unauthorized Parody Musical will give a one-night only performance in October.

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Sutton Foster-Led Younger Moves to Paramount Network by Ruthie Fierberg

The TV Land series moves to another Viacom network for its upcoming sixth season.

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Go Inside Al Roker's Voice Lessons for His Broadway Debut in Waitress by Ruthie Fierberg

The Today Show weatherman sings “Take It From an Old Man” from the Broadway hit.

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Remake Plans Open Casting Call by Ruthie Fierberg

The movie musical, adapted by Tony Kushner, will cast a wide net to find Sharks and Jets.

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Watch Paul Taylor Discuss His Inspiration, His Flops, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of Taylor's passing, CBS Sunday Morning revisits the famed choreographer and his work in this “From the Archives” feature.

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Buy 2-For-1 Tickets With NYC Broadway Week by Ruthie Fierberg

The annual event offers discounted tickets to participating shows across Broadway through September 16.

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Tony Winner Justin Peck to Premiere New Work in Houston Ballet's 2018"2019 Season by Ruthie Fierberg

The company announces its full season, including Peck’s premiere and a centennial celebration of Jerome Robbins.

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How Alan Menken and Howard Ashman Wrote Aladdin's Epic 'Friend Like Me' by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the Tony- and Oscar-winning composer break down the genesis of the Genie’s grand production number.

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Monday, September 3, 2018

Joe Iconis Talks Finding the Sound for Be More Chill's Rock 'n' Roll Score by Ruthie Fierberg

The composer-lyricist explains the inspiration behind the musical’s amped-up energy and sci-fi tones.

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Saturday, September 1, 2018

Denise Van Outen Will Return to Chicago in London's West End by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Roxie Hart is now set to take over the role of Velma Kelly.

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Friday, August 31, 2018

Matt Doyle on Starring in the Huey Lewis and The News Musical"And Growing Up Next to the Rock Star by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway alum reveals his connection to the writer behind the songs of The Heart of Rock and Roll.

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Who Are the Characters of Be More Chill? by Ruthie Fierberg

Will Roland, George Salazar, Stephanie Hsu, and more of the cast describe their characters in the viral Joe Iconis-Joe Tracz musical.

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

6 Must-See Displays at the New York Public Library's Rodgers & Hammerstein Exhibit by Ruthie Fierberg

From the duo’s annotated Oklahoma! script to original Carousel set sketches, watch this video tour for highlights from the special exhibit.

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Learn Smokey Joe's Cafe Choreography From Joshua Bergasse by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated choreographer will teach routines from the Off-Broadway revival at Broadway Dance Center beginning September 1.

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The State of the Broadway Ensemblist by Ruthie Fierberg

Which musical boasts the largest ensemble? How many men v. women are employed in a Broadway chorus?

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Watch Broadway's Abby Mueller and the Cast of Beautiful Perform on America's Got Talent by Ruthie Fierberg

The company performed “On Broadway,” “Natural Woman,” and “I Feel the Earth Move” on the NBC series.

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Playbill Mixtape: Be More Chill's Will Roland Shares His Pre-Show Playlist by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the sold-out Off-Broadway hit from Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz reveals the tunes that get him in the zone.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Frozen's Jelani Alladin, Harry Potter's Anthony Boyle, More Compete in the Celebrity Paddle Battle by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway favorites went head-to-head at the ping-pong-themed event to support The Actors Fund.

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Watch Alan Menken Break Down Writing Princess Jasmine's New Solo From Aladdin's Broadway Bow by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony- and Oscar-winning composer explains the genesis of “These Palace Walls.”

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Monday, August 27, 2018

Tony Award Winner Nikki M. James Weds Derek Oosterman by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway favorite celebrated her wedding in Amsterdam.

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