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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Tony Nominee Laura Osnes Joins Playbill's Broadway on the Danube River With Michael Feinstein by Ruthie Fierberg

Fresh off her acclaimed run in Broadway’s Bandstand, the performer will bring her solo show to Playbill Travel’s November luxury cruise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM[SHARE]

What Is the Secret to Kyle Dean Massey's Broadway Success? by Ruthie Fierberg

The former star of Next to Normal and Wicked joins Tyler Mount and reveals his biggest fear, his celebrity spirit animal—plus a reenactment of posing for his headshot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, October 9, 2017

The Top 5 Moments From Darren Criss' Elsie Fest 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

From showstopping performances by headliners Alan Cumming and Lea Michele to surprise cameos, here are the highlights from the third annual Broadway music festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM[SHARE]

Alice Ripley, Jessie Mueller, Frozen's Caissie Levy, and More to Sing for Houston Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosted by Seth Rudetsky, B'way❤Houston will raise funds to rebuild Houston’s theatre district in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, October 8, 2017

Why Waitress' Change to Pink Uniforms Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think by Ruthie Fierberg

Director Diane Paulus talks about the creative decision to demonstrate a commitment to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Bandstand's Corey Cott, Frozen's Caissie Levy, and More Will Sing for Houston by Ruthie Fierberg

Hosted by Seth Rudetsky, B'way❤Houston will raise funds to rebuild Houston’s theatre district in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM[SHARE]

Julie Taymor Once Again Pushes the Boundaries of Theatre With M. Butterfly by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning director transforms David Henry Hwang’s play physically and emotionally for its first Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Tony Winner Warren Carlyle to Stage World-Premiere Tribute to Jerome Robbins for New York City Ballet by Ruthie Fierberg

The new work will showcase Robbins’ original choreography from West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM[SHARE]

Just How Much Exertion Does It Take to Perform Aladdin's 'Friend Like Me'? by Ruthie Fierberg

ESPN Sport Science proves the super athletic ability necessary to play Genie in the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM[SHARE]

The Great Comet's Lulu Fall Releases New Video From The Unpaved Road by Ruthie Fierberg

The Kris Johnson Group Featuring Lulu Fall introduces a recording experience unlike any you’ve heard before.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM[SHARE]

How Harry Potter Parody Puffs Found Its Own Hilarious Voice by Ruthie Fierberg

The Off-Broadway play paints an uproarious moving portrait of the wizarding school—all without mentioning Hogwarts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM[SHARE]

How Harry Potter Spinoff Puffs Found Its Own Hilarious Voice by Ruthie Fierberg

The Off-Broadway play paints an uproarious moving portrait of the wizarding school—all without mentioning Hogwarts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM[SHARE]

5 Benefits to Being a Member of Actors' Equity Association by Ruthie Fierberg

If you are contemplating joining the union, there are five things you should know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

What You Need to Know About the Cast of Broadway's Mean Girls by Ruthie Fierberg

Who is making their Broadway debut? Whose powerhouse belt should you get excited for? Who has a track record of funny? We break it down for you—no burn book required.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Pablo Schreiber Joins Ryan Gosling, Brian d'Arcy James, and More in First Man by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor joins the cast of the upcoming film from the Oscar-winning director of La La Land.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM[SHARE]

Theatrical Publicists Molly Barnett and Chelsea Nachman Launch Grapevine Public Relations by Ruthie Fierberg

The duo launch the boutique firm after years with Rick Miramontez’s DKC/O&M.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM[SHARE]

Jason Alexander Shares the Time He Got in Trouble With Stephen Sondheim by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner shares the story from his Merrily We Roll Along days.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM[SHARE]

New TV Series The Mayor, From Hamilton's Daveed Diggs, Premieres October 3 by Ruthie Fierberg

The show stars Lea Michele and Brandon Michael Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM[SHARE]

Wicked's Jackie Burns Shares the Best (and Worst) Parts of Playing Elphaba on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Jackie Burns talks about the first time she flew as Elphaba on Broadway, her favorite line in the show, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, October 2, 2017

Win Tickets to Elsie Fest Starring Darren Criss, Lea Michele, Alan Cumming, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Enter the giveaway to attend the October 8 Broadway musical festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM[SHARE]

The Ensemblist Podcast Launches Season 4 by Ruthie Fierberg

Unlike previous seasons, the latest episodes feature six actors across their decades-long careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM[SHARE]

Anastasia's Derek Klena Is Engaged by Ruthie Fierberg

The Anastasia star and former Fiyero in Wicked announced the news on Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM[SHARE]

What Did Critics Think of Discord at Off-Broadway's Primary Stages? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord opened October 1 at the Cherry Lane Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM[SHARE]

Why You Won't Be Able to Stop Thinking About Ayad Akhtar's New Broadway Play Junk by Ruthie Fierberg

The Pulitzer Prize winner reveals the humanity behind Wall Street in his new financial political thriller for Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, October 1, 2017

Read This EXCLUSIVE Chapter From Tim Federle's Upcoming Life Is Like a Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Better Nate Than Never author and Tuck Everlasting librettist offers a glimpse at his self-help book for theatre fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, September 30, 2017

What's Different About Fun Home on the Road? by Ruthie Fierberg

Kate Shindle, who plays Big Alison, reveals changes made for the national tour, plus audience reactions that tugged at her heart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

How to Buy Tickets to Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two by Ruthie Fierberg

A breakdown of the new ticketing process for the two-part play before it comes to Broadway in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, September 29, 2017

Tony Nominee John Leguizamo Shares What Inspired Broadway's Latin History for Morons by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor and comic explains the event that led to the creation of his next Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM[SHARE]

Watch Waitress' Betsy Wolfe Quiz Incoming Co-Star Jason Mraz About His Broadway Role by Ruthie Fierberg

How much does the incoming Dr. Pomatter know about the Sara Bareilles musical?

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM[SHARE]

Jimmy Buffett Reveals What Surprised Him About Bringing Margaritaville to Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy nominee talks about the process of turning his catalog into the Broadway-bound Escape to Margaritaville.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM[SHARE]

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