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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Tony Winner Lillias White Singing 'Don't Rain On My Parade' by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Rudetsky break down the vocals and onstage performance in The Actors Fund concert of Funny Girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM[SHARE]

How Well Do You Know the Schools of These Broadway Stars? by Ruthie Fierberg

Take this quiz to see if you’d pass your 2016-2017 Broadway season final exam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Broadway Dancers Set for Trevor Project Benefit by Ruthie Fierberg

Dancers from Mean Girls, Hamilton, So You Think You Can Dance, and more bring their work to the Leg Up on Life Showcase!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM[SHARE]

10th Annual MetroStar Talent Challenge Announces a Winner by Ruthie Fierberg

Young Emily Ellet is the tenth champion of the Metropolitan Room competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM[SHARE]

Ariana Grande and Seth MacFarlane Sing Little Shop's 'Suddenly Seymour' on Carpool Karaoke by Ruthie Fierberg

The two stars sing the musical theatre standard on the Apple Music series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM[SHARE]

Stephanie J. Block, Capathia Jenkins, and More Broadway Stars Sleep on the Street to Support Homeless Youth by Ruthie Fierberg

As part of the fifth annual Broadway Sleep Out, dozens from the community gathered at midtown’s Covenant House in solidarity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Lilla Crawford and Taylor Louderman Discuss New Nickelodeon Series, Sunny Day by Ruthie Fierberg

Annie’s red-headed orphan and Mean Girls’ Regina George provide voiceovers for the new animated series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM[SHARE]

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Will Compete Against Lin-Manuel Miranda at the 2017 World Soundtrack Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton songwriters will face off for their work on La La Land and Moana, respectively.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM[SHARE]

Monday, August 21, 2017

4 Cheap Ways Students Can See Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Find all the tips and tricks you need to see Broadway shows and more on your student budget.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Will Swenson Surprises Guests Aboard Broadway on the Rhine River by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway veteran appeared as a surprise star aboard Playbill Travel’s August adventure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM[SHARE]

Lena Hall and Jason Robert Brown Play Downtown's SubCulture August 21 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning Hedwig star joins the Tony-winning composer-lyricist for his ongoing artistic residency at the New York City music venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne Expecting Their Second Child Together by Ruthie Fierberg

The couple welcomed their first child in February 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Family Take Home Imagen Award by Ruthie Fierberg

The honor from the Imagen Foundation recognizes Miranda and his family for their artistic and humanitarian contributions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

Friday, August 18, 2017

RECAP: Watch Bandstand's Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and the Donny Nova Band in this Exclusive Performance and Talkback by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the original cast play three numbers from the Tony-winning musical, reveal the touching inspiration for their characters, and more from Playbill’s Facebook Live broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM[SHARE]

Watch: Brandy Norwood Talks About Returning to Broadway's Chicago by Ruthie Fierberg

The recording artist says Broadway changed her life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM[SHARE]

Michael Moore Updated The Terms of My Surrender Onstage This Week by Ruthie Fierberg

In addition to his after-show protest at Trump Tower, Moore added to his onstage story this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM[SHARE]

Watch: The Story Behind Come From Away's Captain Beverley Bass by Ruthie Fierberg

The woman played by Tony nominee Jenn Colella onstage talks about flying on 9/11 and watching herself onstage 75 times!

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Why Tony Nominee Carrie Coon and Pulitzer Prize Winner Tracy Letts Got Married in a Hospital by Ruthie Fierberg

The two fell in love despite high tensions working on Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM[SHARE]

Tony-Winning Choreographer Twyla Tharp Launches The Joyce's 2017"2018 Season by Ruthie Fierberg

Twyla Tharp Dance is featured in a world-premiere program set to Bob Dylan music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]

Thursday, August 17, 2017

EMMYS 2017: Before He Played an American Film Director, Alfred Molina Started as a British Stage Actor by Ruthie Fierberg

Feud marks Molina’s second Emmy nomination, but he’s already got three Tony nominations in the bank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM[SHARE]

4 Things You'll Learn About Michael Moore From His Broadway Show by Ruthie Fierberg

More than a call to “dump Trump,” the stories told in The Terms of My Surrender prove little acts (on any side) lead to big change.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM[SHARE]

Playbill Mixtape: Musical Theatre 101, The 1930s by Ruthie Fierberg

This week’s soundtrack features 19 tunes from musical theatre history every Broadway fan must know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

USC School of Dramatic Arts Will Now Offer BFA in Musical Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Beginning in fall 2018, the college will offer the new degree for undergraduates.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM[SHARE]

Falsettos Now Available for Streaming on BroadwayHD by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway revival was nominated for five Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM[SHARE]

EMMYS 2017: Tony and Emmy Winner Laurence Fishburne Cultivated His Acting Chops With August Wilson Plays by Ruthie Fierberg

Before he made a splash on screen, Fishburne won a Tony for this August Wilson play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM[SHARE]

Full Casting Announced for Donmar Warehouse's Lady From the Sea by Ruthie Fierberg

The new version of Ibsen’s play comes to the London theatre in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]