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Friday, June 3, 2016

Hofesh Shechter, Fiddler on the Roof and the Choreographic Match Made in Heaven by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee talks his musical theatre debut, re-imagining the work of Fiddler's original choreographer, Jerome Robbins, and making the "Tradition" resonate today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Want to Learn Tap from Savion Glover? It's All About Sounds. by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee on creating the intricate movement for Shuffle Along, working with George C. Wolfe and what to expect when he joins the cast of his show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 2, 2016

Get Ready for the Tonys With the Latest Playbill Mixtape by Ruthie Fierberg

Musical theatre's best songs about...musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 27, 2016
Thursday, May 26, 2016

What Was Your First Job in the Business? by Ruthie Fierberg

From designing their high school productions to painting flats for their mentors, the 2016 Tony-nominated designers for lighting, scenic and costume design reveal where they got their start.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 20, 2016

4 Stage Vets You Didn't Realize Were Never Tony-Nominated…Until Now by Ruthie Fierberg

It may seem crazy that these four actors, with all their stage credits, have never been nominated for the silver statue. But this year proves: Good things come to those who wait.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Spring Cleaning Got You Down? Playbill's Mixtape Will Get You Through by Ruthie Fierberg

Our Spotify soundtrack of cleaning-inspired and motivational tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

The Ensemblist Podcast Goes Live by Ruthie Fierberg

The podcast series goes from ear buds to face time with their live show in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

In Concert, Mandy Patinkin Brings Just Enough Mandy by Ruthie Fierberg

After a constant struggle to reign himself in onstage, Mandy Patinkin focuses on a single goal: connecting with his audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM[SHARE]

Do You Remember the First Time You Heard Audra McDonald Sing? by Ruthie Fierberg

Co-stars, young admirers and Broadway legends recall the first time they heard Audra McDonald's glorious sound.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, May 16, 2016

Audra McDonald Emphasizes the Importance of New Work by Ruthie Fierberg

As McDonald champions young playwrights, the New Dramatists celebrates her unique talents.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 15, 2016

Hamilton Cast Members Recall the Ham Memories That Will Stay With Them Forever by Ruthie Fierberg

The show has now become a cultural phenomenon. But, what does the cast remember from the earliest days, when it was all still to come?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 13, 2016

When You're Nominated Against Your Co-Star by Ruthie Fierberg

How does it feel to be get that Tony nod, knowing your co-star is your competition?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 7, 2016

The Property Brothers Take On Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Drew and Jonathan Scott of HGTV's Property Brothers are big theatre fans and prove it in their video with Bros on Broadway. Watch!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 6, 2016

2016 Tony Nominations"By The Numbers by Ruthie Fierberg

A visual breakdown of the most important facts and figures of this year's recognitions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Listen to Broadway's Greatest Hits of Motherhood by Ruthie Fierberg

Give your mom the gift of music this Mother's Day with our latest Playbill Mixtape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Disaster! Announces Closing Date by Ruthie Fierberg

The '70s disco musical will play its final performance May 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30PM[SHARE]

Hollywood Big Names Snubbed by the Tony Nominations by Ruthie Fierberg

This year, Broadway welcomed some of Hollywood's biggest names to the Great White Way. Still, it seems the nominating committee could not be wooed by star power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM[SHARE]

Who Was Overlooked by the 2016 Tony Nominations? by Ruthie Fierberg

With such a strong season, there were bound to be people left out. The surprises and snubs from this year's nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM[SHARE]

Listen to The Tony Nominations Celebratory Playbill Mixtape! by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of today's nominations, Playbill brings you a special playlist so you can enjoy nonstop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 29, 2016

What Was It Like for Daphne Rubin-Vega to Reunite With Adam Pascal Onstage? by Ruthie Fierberg

Rent's original Mimi talks singing with her Roger, Adam Pascal, on the Broadway stage where it all began 20 years ago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Fredi Walker-Browne and Daphne Rubin-Vega Commemorate Jonathan Larson and Rent at 20 by Ruthie Fierberg

This year's Marfan Foundation Gala honored Jonathan Larson and featured performances by cast members of the many productions of Rent from over the years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 22, 2016

This Production of Fiddler Embraces Its Jewish Identity Through Community Outreach by Ruthie Fierberg

Fiddler on the Roof owns its Jewish roots by partnering with Birthright Israel Foundation"just in time for Passover.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Watch Something Rotten! Cast Guess Shakespeare or Shenanigans by Ruthie Fierberg

Do the stars of the Broadway hit know that these Bard-isms are fake? Playbill correspondent Matt Rodin tests their knowledge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 21, 2016

The Ultimate Playlist of Theatre's Swoon-Worthy Studs by Ruthie Fierberg

Listen to the heart-melting, spine-shivering stylings of Broadway's great men.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

How Waitress' Pie Consultant Turns the Brooks Atkinson Theatre Into a Real Bakery by Ruthie Fierberg

Props are for amateurs. Professional baker, Stacy Donnelly, cooks piping hot pies for every Broadway performance. Find out how she's raising the culinary bar on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 18, 2016

How Hamilton Made History: An Interactive Timeline by Ruthie Fierberg

Tracking the milestones of Broadway's national phenomenon from inception to today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Hamilton's Road to the Pulitzer Prize: An Interactive Timeline by Ruthie Fierberg

Tracking the milestones of Broadway's national phenomenon from inception to today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 17, 2016

Fully Committed Gets a Partial Update by Ruthie Fierberg

Though it's a comedic revival, playwright Becky Mode serves up a refreshed script for Jesse Tyler Ferguson's one-man show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 16, 2016

The Many Faces of Bright Star's Leading Lady by Ruthie Fierberg

If you knew her story, you'd never believe this was her first Main Stem show. Carmen Cusack describes her journey from her first leading role as Christine Daae to her Broadway debut as Alice…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 15, 2016

Broadway's Paramour Is Not Your Typical Cirque Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Cirque du Soleil launches its theatrical division with a story-driven Cirque musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

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