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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Could Todrick Hall's Straight Outta Oz Become a Broadway Musical? by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor-singer-YouTube star talks big plans for his Wizard of Oz-inspired visual album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM[SHARE]

New Musical by Duncan Sheik to Play Alley Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Sheik and co-writer, Suzanne Vega, will debut Lover, Beloved: An Evening with Carson McCullers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM[SHARE]
Monday, August 1, 2016

Rocky Horror Show Will Play Theatre Under the Stars by Ruthie Fierberg

The Houston-based theatre adds the musical to its fall season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59PM[SHARE]

A Look at the Most Recently Announced Hamilton Stars (in Video) by Ruthie Fierberg

As Mandy Gonzalez prepares to join the Broadway company and Joshua Henry readies to open in Chicago, we take a look at their performances that wowed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM[SHARE]

New BROadway Video Stars Color Purple's Cynthia Erivo by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the Tony winner in Matt Rodin's new, hilarious video for his own BROadway series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]

Film Starring Gabriel Byrne, Nathan Lane and More Wins Festival Recognition by Ruthie Fierberg

Directed by Lee Wilkof, the indie flick No Pay, Nudity earned a nod at the Stony Brook Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Superior Donuts TV Show Announces Additional Casting by Ruthie Fierberg

Re-casting (and new characters) for the new pilot of the play-based series have been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 31, 2016

Aaron Sorkin on Writing for Theatre and Teaching His Craft by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar-winning screenwriter and playwright talks his new MasterClass, how his Farnsworth Invention became a play instead of a movie and the one thing in theatre he is still dying to do.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

The Greatest Challenge With Broadway-Bound Mockingbird by Ruthie Fierberg

As writer Aaron Sorkin tackles the classic American novel, he explains why writing this play is tougher than he thought"but worth it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 30, 2016

What to Expect From the Broadway-Bound In Transit by Ruthie Fierberg

Oscar-winning songwriter Kristen Anderson-Lopez reveals what to expect from the first-ever a cappella musical. Get excited.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 29, 2016

Charlie's Angels TV Reboot in the Works from Pulitzer-Winning Playwright by Ruthie Fierberg

David Auburn may lend his hand to the script of the resurrected television series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 28, 2016

Go Back to Where It All Began For Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez by Ruthie Fierberg

A partnership that formed over a decade ago has turned into an award-winning collaboration that's taken the theatre world by storm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM[SHARE]

Marvelous Wonderettes Sequel Bows in Texas by Ruthie Fierberg

The long-running Off-Broadway show premieres another chapter tonight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM[SHARE]

Listen to the Latest Playbill Mixtape as You Hike, Bike, Climb and Run by Ruthie Fierberg

As you enjoy the summer weather, don't leave home without this soundtrack to exploring the great outdoors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

New Dorian's Closet Musical Takes Shape in Baltimore by Ruthie Fierberg

Rep Stage will tackle the true-to-life murder mystery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM[SHARE]

Kate Baldwin and Graham Rowat to Star in Constellations by Ruthie Fierberg

The real-life couple take on Nick Payne's play about the fate of relationships.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM[SHARE]

Poster Boy, Starring Taylor Trensch, Jose Llana and More, Opens at Williamstown by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical concerns the tragic consequences of cyber-bullying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM[SHARE]

Watch Broadway Stars Lend Their Voices to Support Clinton's "Fight Song" by Ruthie Fierberg

As Hillary Clinton officially accepted the democratic nomination for President, the DNC released this a cappella music video with cameos from several theatre celebs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM[SHARE]

How well do you know the lyrics of Stephen Sondheim? by Ruthie Fierberg

Test your knowledge of the master's poetic words.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

How Broadway Stars Came Together for a Film About "Shattered Dreams" by Ruthie Fierberg

Nathan Lane, Donna Murphy, Frances Conroy and Gabriel Byrne are among the stars in No Pay, Nudity, a film about the struggles in showbiz. It was Little Shop's original Seymour who got the gr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 18, 2016

This Year's New York Musical Festival Has Something for Everyone by Ruthie Fierberg

With 18 productions, ten readings, seven concerts and 14 events all focusing on new musical theatre, NYMF"now in its 12th year"adds a total of 39 new options to the scene to make it that muc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 15, 2016

Why Everyone Should See This Revival of Cats by Ruthie Fierberg

Even if you weren't a fan the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM[SHARE]

Will Nathan Lane Do Another Musical? by Ruthie Fierberg

For now, he has a couple of plays (Front Page and Angels in America) to take on, and they're so great he "couldn't say no."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 14, 2016

Turn Up the Sound on These Top Duets by Ruthie Fierberg

"Friendship, friendship. It's the perfect blendship""a full playlist of iconic songs to belt out with your bestie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 9, 2016

Inside Lin-Manuel Miranda's Final Performance at Hamilton by Ruthie Fierberg

A recap of the final performance featuring the creator, Leslie Odom, Jr., Phillipa Soo and Ariana DeBose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23PM[SHARE]

Breaking: Tonight's Hamilton Curtain Call Will Be Live on Facebook by Ruthie Fierberg

The show's bows will stream live on July 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:25PM[SHARE]

Potomac Theatre Project NYC Begins 30th Repertory Season by Ruthie Fierberg

The critically-acclaimed company opens its season July 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM[SHARE]

Why Hamilton's Producer Knew Lin-Manuel Miranda Was Bound for Greatness by Ruthie Fierberg

On Miranda's last day as Broadway's Alexander Hamilton, we take a look at what his producer first saw in him and his talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 7, 2016

Breaking Through Theatre's Glass Ceiling by Ruthie Fierberg

This season, women struck cracks in the glass ceiling of the theatre industry. Here's what we've accomplished, what we need to still accomplish and how we finally crash through.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM[SHARE]

5 Ways to Buy Affordable Theatre Tickets by Ruthie Fierberg

Enjoy a night out at the theatre without breaking the bank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 6, 2016

How Much Do You Know About Shows Titled "The Musical"? by Ruthie Fierberg

Quiz: The Musical! Test your knowledge of these shows that call themselves "musicals" in their titles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

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