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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Chris Noth and Barry Shabaka Henley Will Bring The Bench to Off-Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The work will play a limited engagement at the Cherry Lane Theatre.

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Playbill Mixtape: Musical Theatre 101, 1960s Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

From Hello, Dolly! to Camelot, from Joseph... to Hair, these 37 songs will blast you back to Broadway of the ’60s.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth Will Host Second Annual Broadway Tastes by Ruthie Fierberg

The New York City Wine and Food Festival event features brunch dishes inspired by Dear Evan Hansen, Come From Away, The Band’s Visit, and more, plus meet-and-greets with cast members.

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Casting Announced for Jerry Dixon-Helmed Ferguson by Ruthie Fierberg

The world-premiere production tells the story of the 2014 events in Ferguson, Missouri, through the exact testimony of the Grand Jury hearing for Michael Brown’s shooting.

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The Washington Ballet Launches a Season of Masters This Fall by Ruthie Fierberg

Beginning October 4, the Company performs works by Fokine, Petipa, Ratmansky, and Balanchine.

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Singin' in the Rain Begins at the ZACH Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Performances of the classic musical begin September 27 at the Austin, Texas, theatre.

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EXCLUSIVE: Hear Patti LuPone Sing 'A Lot of Livin' to Do' Before Her New Album Drops by Ruthie Fierberg

Listen to the legendary singer preview the Bye Bye Birdie hit before her Don’t Monkey With Broadway hits shelves September 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Read the Original Reviews of West Side Story From 60 Years Ago by Ruthie Fierberg

When it first debuted in 1957, West Side Story wasn’t hailed as quite the masterpiece it is today.

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Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Chita Rivera, and More Share Memories From the Original West Side Story by Ruthie Fierberg

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of its Broadway opening, theatre legends share memories, backstage secrets, and favorite moments of creating the defining musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

Watch Hamilton's Jordan Fisher Compete on Dancing With the Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

The former John Laurens/Philip Hamilton shows off his ballroom moves in this gorgeous number.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM[SHARE]

What Do Critics Think of A Clockwork Orange Off-Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

The new adaptation of Anthony Burgess’ ultraviolent dystopian novel opened September 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM[SHARE]

Meet New York City Ballet's Youngest Choreographer in History by Ruthie Fierberg

At age 18, this apprentice ballerina will debut her first commission for the esteemed company this month.

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Monday, September 25, 2017

Tony Nominee Phillipa Soo and Stage and Screen Star Steven Pasquale Marry by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Hamilton star, Soo, wed her fiancé this past weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM[SHARE]

How Much Does It Cost to Put on a Broadway Show? by Ruthie Fierberg

How much money goes to hair and makeup? How much to actors’ salaries? Watch this video to find out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM[SHARE]

J.K. Rowling Talks Broadway-Bound Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on CBS Sunday Morning by Ruthie Fierberg

Why did Rowling need to be convinced to bring her wizarding world to the stage?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM[SHARE]
Saturday, September 23, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen's Colton Ryan Gets Fit by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor, who has stepped in for the demanding title role, walks us through the workout routine that keeps him healthy.

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Friday, September 22, 2017

5 Acting Lessons From Tony Winners Judith Light, Sutton Foster, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Molly Bernard, star of Amazon’s Transparent and TV Land’s Younger, shares the lessons imparted by her co-stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Watch Tony Yazbeck, Mikey Winslow, and More Perform Tommy Tune's Original Choreography From Grand Hotel by Ruthie Fierberg

The actors joined dancers from American Dance Machine to recreate the routine from the Tony-winning musical at the Chita Rivera Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM[SHARE]

Why The Phantom of the Opera's Record-Breaking Carlotta Is One of a Kind by Ruthie Fierberg

Michele McConnell has long been Broadway’s prima donna, but her trajectory to the principal role took an untraditional path.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

The Must-See Broadway Art 'Gallery' Hidden in the Heart of Times Square by Ruthie Fierberg

With paintings inspired by Wicked, In The Heights, and more, the Wall of Fame at Tony’s Di Napoli Italian restaurant is a treasure trove of original Broadway art like you’ve neve…

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

La MaMa Gala Celebrates Spiderwoman Theater September 19 by Ruthie Fierberg

The evening features appearances by Taylor Mac, Soni Moreno, and more.

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Broadway Talent Sings Epic Disney Mash-Up in New Music Video by Ruthie Fierberg

Paramour’s Bret Shuford directs the video featuring songs from Pocahontas, Hercules, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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Take a First Look at the 2017 Tour of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the leading trio of the new tour perform the hilarious “I’ve Decided to Marry You.”

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First Production of Curious Incident Starring an Actor With Autism Begins September 19 by Ruthie Fierberg

Actor Mickey Rowe stars in Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]
Monday, September 18, 2017

Impact Repertory Theatre's Jamal Joseph Honored With Actors' Equity Award by Ruthie Fierberg

The director and company co-founder was named the recipient of the Paul Robeson Citation Award.

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Groundhog Day Tony Nominee and Olivier Winner Andy Karl Shares Thoughts Following Final Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The new Tony-nominated musical took its final bow on Broadway September 17.

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Watch This Sneak Peek of "Answer Me" and More Songs From Broadway's Highly-Anticipated The Band's Visit by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway ensemble of the award-winning show performed three numbers for the press ahead of its November 9 opening.

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A Landmark Theatre District Restaurant Will Reopen With Help From Broadway Designers by Ruthie Fierberg

Designed by Hamilton scenic designer David Korins, the new Bond 45 is now accepting reservations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Andrew Rannells and Corey Stoll Cast in Amazon's The Romanoffs by Ruthie Fierberg

Both actors will guest star on episodes of the upcoming series.

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Sunday, September 17, 2017

Elisabeth Moss, John Lithgow, and More Theatre Actors Who Won Big at the 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

Check out the full list of winners at the 69th Annual Emmy Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02PM[SHARE]

Watch Andy Blankenbuehler Address Bandstand's Final Audience Live on Facebook by Ruthie Fierberg

The director-choreographer spoke from the stage of Broadway’s Jacobs Theatre during the final curtain call September 17.

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