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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

3 Tips That Got Samantha Barks to Broadway as the New Pretty Woman by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the new movie musical adaptation shares advice from acting coaches Connie de Veer and Jan Elfline.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM[SHARE]

Watch This Epic 'Evolution of Lin-Manuel Miranda' Medley by Ruthie Fierberg

The producers of #HAM4BEY presents songs from In The Heights, Bring It On, Hamilton, and more in this music video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Monday, August 13, 2018

WATCH: George Salazar Sings an Off-Brand Song From Be More Chill by Ruthie Fierberg

Joe Iconis and Salazar go inside the album Two-Player Game on the special recording of the tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM[SHARE]

What Disney Song Makes Darren Criss Cry Every Time? by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch him sing with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM[SHARE]

Watch Heidi Blickentsaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Sing Out in TV's Freaky Friday Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney Channel Original Movie features a score by Tony winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Read This Exclusive Excerpt From Alexandra Silber's White Hot Grief Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

Star of Broadway’s most recent Fiddler on the Roof and author of After Anatevka, shares her Stephen Sondheim connection in this chapter from her second book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, August 10, 2018

How Disney Shows Are Changing the Landscape of the American Musical Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Over 100 million Americans have engaged with a licensed Disney show—how the theatrical behemoth did it and why it’s important to theatrelovers everywhere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM[SHARE]

How One Man's Double Life on Wall Street and Dive Bars Landed Him an Off-Broadway Show by Ruthie Fierberg

After writing jokes for Jay Leno and warming up for Stephen Colbert, comedian Paul Mercurio comes to Off-Broadway with Permission to Speak.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Atalla Ayan Named 'Emerging Star of the Year' at San Francisco Opera by Ruthie Fierberg

The tenor was voted the winner of the 2018 Emerging Star Competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM[SHARE]

Bette Midler on Why Hello, Dolly! Is One of the Highlights of Her Life by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner talks to Good Morning America about returning to the role on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM[SHARE]

Hear Joe Iconis' 'Kaboom' Like You've Never Heard It Before by Ruthie Fierberg

Iconis and George Salazar go inside the album Two-Player Game on this special recording of the song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Daphne Rubin-Vega Kicks Off Rebel Verses Youth Arts Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

In partnership with the Vineyard Theatre and Developing Artists, the Rent star, Brandon Victor Dixon, and more will perform during the August festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Dana Delaney on Playing 1 of 5 Betties in Off-Broadway's Collective Rage by Ruthie Fierberg

The MCC Theater production begins August 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM[SHARE]

Boston Ballet's New Season Opens With Trio of Jerome Robbins Works by Ruthie Fierberg

The company presents the Genius at Play program beginning in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM[SHARE]

How George Salazar Wound Up Singing 'Broadway Here I Come' for Two-Player Game by Ruthie Fierberg

Composer Joe Iconis and Salazar take audiences inside their new studio album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM[SHARE]

How Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Create a Believable Mother-Daughter Swap in Freaky Friday by Ruthie Fierberg

Disney’s new musical adaptation from Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey premieres August 10 on Disney Channel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

WATCH: Pose Star Mj Rodriguez Sings New Version of 'Home' From The Wiz by Ruthie Fierberg

Rodriguez reprises her performance after singing the anthem on the FX series, recently renewed for a second season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM[SHARE]

WATCH: Joe Iconis and George Salazar Sing ''Two-Player Game' by Ruthie Fierberg

The Be More Chill composer and star go inside the album of a different musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Monday, August 6, 2018

Friday, August 3, 2018

NT Live Will Broadcast Alan Bennett's Allelujah! This Fall by Ruthie Fierberg

The play opened at London’s National Theatre this past July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM[SHARE]

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

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All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

3 Tips That Got Samantha Barks to Broadway as the New Pretty Woman by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch This Epic 'Evolution of Lin-Manuel Miranda' Medley by Ruthie Fierberg

WATCH: George Salazar Sings an Off-Brand Song From Be More Chill by Ruthie Fierberg

What Disney Song Makes Darren Criss Cry Every Time? by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Heidi Blickentsaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Sing Out in TV's Freaky Friday Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Read This Exclusive Excerpt From Alexandra Silber's White Hot Grief Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

How Disney Shows Are Changing the Landscape of the American Musical Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

How One Man's Double Life on Wall Street and Dive Bars Landed Him an Off-Broadway Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Atalla Ayan Named 'Emerging Star of the Year' at San Francisco Opera by Ruthie Fierberg

Bette Midler on Why Hello, Dolly! Is One of the Highlights of Her Life by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear Joe Iconis' 'Kaboom' Like You've Never Heard It Before by Ruthie Fierberg

Daphne Rubin-Vega Kicks Off Rebel Verses Youth Arts Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

Dana Delaney on Playing 1 of 5 Betties in Off-Broadway's Collective Rage by Ruthie Fierberg

Boston Ballet's New Season Opens With Trio of Jerome Robbins Works by Ruthie Fierberg

How George Salazar Wound Up Singing 'Broadway Here I Come' for Two-Player Game by Ruthie Fierberg

How Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Create a Believable Mother-Daughter Swap in Freaky Friday by Ruthie Fierberg

WATCH: Pose Star Mj Rodriguez Sings New Version of 'Home' From The Wiz by Ruthie Fierberg

WATCH: Joe Iconis and George Salazar Sing ''Two-Player Game' by Ruthie Fierberg

Jeremy Jordan to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Cynthia Erivo Sings With Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture August 6 by Ruthie Fierberg

How to Win a Walk-On Role in Kinky Boots, Tickets to Mean Girls, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Skylar Astin Joins Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as a 'Reimagined' Greg by Ruthie Fierberg

Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel to Launch Book Tour This Fall by Ruthie Fierberg

NT Live Will Broadcast Alan Bennett's Allelujah! This Fall by Ruthie Fierberg

Playbill Mixtape: Writers You Should Know Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

WATCH: Head Over Heels Choreographer Spencer Liff Teaches the Dance to 'We Got the Beat' by Ruthie Fierberg

Mandy Gonzalez Releases New Music Video 'You Can Keep Your Hat On' by Ruthie Fierberg

Lincoln Center's White Light Festival Returns October 2018 by Ruthie Fierberg

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces 60th Anniversary Season by Ruthie Fierberg

Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar Leads Lincoln Center Theater's 24th Annual Directors Lab by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch David Cook's Pre-Show Ritual Backstage at Kinky Boots by Ruthie Fierberg