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Friday, October 27, 2017

Falsettos Airs on PBS October 27 by Ruthie Fierberg

Tune in for the broadcast of the Tony-nominated 2016 revival starring Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, and more.

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How Tennis Great Andy Roddick Inspired Off-Broadway's The Last Match by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright Anna Ziegler and the company of her gripping new play capture the psychology and drama of the sport and the lives of the stars who play it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 26, 2017

Broadway's Todrick Hall Joins Forces With Jason Robert Brown by Ruthie Fierberg

The two will appear together in November at SubCulture as part of Brown’s ongoing artistic residency.

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How Tony Winner Rondi Reed Transforms Into Wicked's Madame Morrible Each Night by Ruthie Fierberg

See the actor go from fresh face to full makeup as she reveals her transmogrification process for the Broadway smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Watch Cast of Broadway's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Perform the High-Energy 'Queen of Pop' by Ruthie Fierberg

Trista Dollison and Alan H. Green lead the performance on The Wendy Williams Show.

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Stars of Broadway's Miss Saigon, Groundhog Day, and More Gather for Puerto Rico Benefit Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

How to get tickets to the night of music and comedy in November.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals His Son Doesn't Like Hamilton by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton creator talks “Almost Like Praying,” his son’s harsh criticisms, and freestyles with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Hear Tony Nominees Laura Osnes and Josh Young on the New Album of Broadway-Aimed Angels Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Listen to three EXCLUSIVE tracks before the show’s studio album drops October 27.

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Watch: Take a Tour of Haunted Broadway On This Walking Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

From the lore behind the Belasco Theatre to ghost spottings at the New Amsterdam, Playbill reveals highlights from the new Ghostlight Tour: Haunted Broadway.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Why You'll Never Hear Richard Rodgers Songs the Same After Kyle Riabko's Latest Album by Ruthie Fierberg

The creative mind behind Burt Bacharach Reimagined brings his same innovative style to Richard Rodgers Reimagined.

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Another Way to Win Tickets to See Ben Platt's Final Performance in Dear Evan Hansen by Ruthie Fierberg

How to enter the raffle to win a ticket package for the Tony winner’s epic finale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM[SHARE]

EXCLUSIVE: Broadway's Jenna Ushkowitz Takes Us Inside the Hello, Again Film by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Glee and Broadway’s Waitress reveals scenes from the upcoming movie musical by Michael John LaChiusa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM[SHARE]

Watch the Touching Onstage Proposal at Broadway's Play That Goes Wrong by Ruthie Fierberg

The couple, who met during a production of Sweeney Todd, got engaged on the Lyceum Theatre stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

At Home With Amy Sedaris Premieres October 24 by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor and playwright begins her comedic homemaking TV show—including musical sketches, Tony-winning guest stars, and more.

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Tony Winner Denis O'Hare Plays Edgar Allan Poe in New Biopic by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the actor and executive producer talk about the man and mystery behind the upcoming Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Matthew Morrison and Wife Renee Welcome Their First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Hairspray star and lead of Glee celebrates the arrival of his son.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Theatre Jobs: Do You Have What It Takes to be an Associate Director on Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

Kinky Boots associate director D.B. Bonds tells Playbill what it takes to mount and maintain eight companies of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]

17 Broadway-Inspired Costumes for Halloween 2017 by Ruthie Fierberg

Cheap and simple ideas for theatre fans—whether you’re going solo or as a group.

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Friday, October 20, 2017

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Patti LuPone's 'Buenos Aires' From Evita by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Rudetsky break down Andrew Lloyd Webber’s genius melodies, Tim Rice’s intricate rhymes schemes, and LuPone’s crazy range.

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She Loves Me Airs on PBS October 20 by Ruthie Fierberg

The performance, originally filmed for the streaming service BroadwayHD, airs as part of the Great Performances series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

How Jason Robert Brown Keeps His SubCulture Residency Fresh 30 Concerts In and Counting by Ruthie Fierberg

Why audiences return month after month to each residency concert just to hear the Tony-winning composer in his artistic home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Original Effie White Jennifer Holliday Visits London's Dreamgirls by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner took in a performance at the Savoy Theatre to celebrate her birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Jonathan Groff Reveals How He Got His Start Over the Rainbow by Ruthie Fierberg

You won’t believe who he played in this very special production of The Wizard of Oz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM[SHARE]

How Two-Time Tony Nominee Alison Fraser Made a Career of Playing the Villain by Ruthie Fierberg

Now starring in Squeamish, the actor shares memories from the decisive roles of her storied 40-year career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Watch Director Rachel Chavkin Go Behind the Scenes of Hadestown's Live Recording by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear a clip of “Livin’ It Up on Top” from the hit Off-Broadway production.

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Broadway Artists Set for World Premiere of American Dance Spectacular by Ruthie Fierberg

A red-hot exploration of dance in the 20th century, the new show plays Connecticut and New York this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Jason Alexander Has Words of Wisdom for Actor Who Plays His Pretty Woman Character on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner offered a warning to Jason Danieley on The Wendy Williams Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM[SHARE]

How Angels in America Led Andrew Garfield to Lip Sync to Whitney Houston by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the upcoming Broadway transfer appeared on Ellen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Watch Hamilton's Jordan Fisher Dance to 'You're Welcome' from Lin-Manuel Miranda's Moana on Dancing With the Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

As part of Disney Night, Fisher danced to the remix of the Moana tune for which he also provided the vocals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM[SHARE]

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