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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

How Andrew Rannells and Jim Parsons Keep Things Interesting Onstage in The Boys in the Band by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee shares details of onstage fun between him and his co-star—plus what to expect from his memoir.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM[SHARE]

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Robert Brown Breaks Down His Salsa Jam 'Melinda' by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Tony winner takes listeners “Inside the Album” of How We React and How We Recover in this exclusive video series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM[SHARE]

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Star Miriam Shor on How to Direct Television by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor and director reveals the step-by-step process of directing the July 10 episode of the hit series starring Sutton Foster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 9, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Go Inside the Writing of 'Hope' From Jason Robert Brown's New Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning composer discusses how he penned How We React and How We Recover's opening track.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Jenn Colella to Reprise Her Role in Unbeatable the Musical for One Night Only by Ruthie Fierberg

The Come From Away star will perform in a benefit reading of the original musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 8, 2018

Tune In to the Re-Broadcast of the Star-Studded Concert for America July 8 by Ruthie Fierberg

Don’t miss your chance to see performances by Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chita Rivera, Idina Menzel, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:38AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 6, 2018

How a Podcast About a Hostage Negotiator Inspired the Pascale Armand-Led Radio Island by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright Liza Birkenmeier turns facts into this new “gothic thriller.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 5, 2018

LCT3's Pass Over Extends Off-Broadway Run by Ruthie Fierberg

The play, starring Gabriel Ebert, Jon Michael Hill, and Namir Smallwood, opened June 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 4, 2018

6 Shows Not to Miss at the This Year's New York Musical Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

The month-long fest of original musicals from rising talent returns for its 15th year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Idina Menzel on Why It's a Relief to Do a Straight Play by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner discusses her current gig: starring in Joshua Harmon’s Skintight Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM[SHARE]

Jeanine Tesori and David Henry Hwang Explain the Game-Changing Form of Their Soft Power by Ruthie Fierberg

The original “play with a musical” stars How to Get Away With Murder’s Conrad Ricamora, directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 2, 2018

Watch Lauren Ambrose and Harry Hadden-Paton Record 'The Rain in Spain' From My Fair Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

Go inside the recording studio with the two Tony-nominated stars of the Lincoln Center Theater revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM[SHARE]

WATCH: What Exactly Does The Band's Visit's Hair and Wig Supervisor Do? by Ruthie Fierberg

Go backstage with the woman in charge of the ’90s hairstyles of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM[SHARE]

Kerstin Anderson to Play Eliza Doolittle at Select My Fair Lady Performances by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor will be the alternate for Tony nominee Lauren Ambrose in the Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 1, 2018

Gillian Lynn, Choreographer of Cats and Phantom of the Opera, Dies at 92 by Ruthie Fierberg

News of the passing of the legendary dancer and choreographer came from her husband, Peter Land.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:39PM[SHARE]

Gillian Lynne, Choreographer of Cats and The Phantom of the Opera, Dies at 92 by Ruthie Fierberg

News of the passing of the legendary dancer and choreographer came from her husband, Peter Land.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:39PM[SHARE]
Saturday, June 30, 2018

14 Theatre Stars to See on the Big Screen This Summer by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch stage favorites Daveed Diggs, Brian Tyree Henry, Carrie Coon, and more at the movies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 28, 2018

20 Secrets Behind the Scenic Designs for Wicked, Sweeney Todd, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award-winning designer Eugene Lee reveals the inspirations behind and histories of his work for Broadway and Saturday Night Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM[SHARE]

EXCLUSIVE: Hear the Opening Track From Jason Robert Brown's Latest Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning composer-lyricist's new record, How We React and How We Recover, drops June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM[SHARE]

Stephanie J. Block and Jarrod Spector on Performing The Cher Show for Cher by Ruthie Fierberg

The actors playing Cher and Sonny Bono in the new bio-musical talk about the Chicago run and performing for the icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM[SHARE]

Playbill Mixtape: Musical Theatre 101, 2010s Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

The final decade of your musical theatre album education with songs from award winners like Lin-Manuel Miranda to rising voices like Anais Mitchell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Jerome Robbins' Fancy Free and 2 World Premiere Works Lead American Ballet Theatre's Fall 2018 Season by Ruthie Fierberg

The season will kick off with a gala performance dedicated to female choreographers in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Watch Highlights From 6 Upcoming Shows at the 2018 New York Musical Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch a glimpse at performances from new musicals Emojiland, Interstate, Pedro Pan, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM[SHARE]

EXCLUSIVE: Watch the Official Trailer for New Documentary Awakening: After Parkland by Ruthie Fierberg

The film features the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as they continue their community production of Spring Awakening in the wake of tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM[SHARE]

When a Young Nala Fell Ill, The Lion King Family Mobilized to Try and Save Her Life by Ruthie Fierberg

How Chondra Profit Ardrey and the company of the Disney production came to support the national bone marrow registry—and continue the work in Shannon Tavarez’s memory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 26, 2018

What Musical Theatre Role Was 'the Peak' of Armie Hammer's Career? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Call Me By Your Name star reveals his theatre kid past ahead of his Broadway debut in Straight White Men.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 25, 2018

Watch Broadway Favorites Perform by the Jersey Shore With Broadway Meets the Beach by Ruthie Fierberg

Stars from Anastasia, A Bronx Tale, Beautiful, and more perform seaside at the concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM[SHARE]
Saturday, June 23, 2018

How Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Found His Signature Color for Donna Summer by Ruthie Fierberg

Why the Tony-winning artist built Summer: The Donna Summer Musical around a regal blue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

How to Listen to Audra McDonald, Timothée Chalamet, and More Perform For Free by Ruthie Fierberg

NPR’s Playing on Air, presenting new plays and classic works, is the podcast you need to hear.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 18, 2018

All that Chat

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Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off