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Why Peter Jöback Couldn’t Say No to Playing The Phantom of the Opera

By Ruthie Fierberg | February 5, 2018

The Broadway star talks about creating his own version of the masked man for the show’s 30th anniversary.
WATCH: Broadway Designer Ben Stanton Reveals the Key to Dramatic Lighting

By Ruthie Fierberg | January 6, 2018

The Tony-nominated lighting designer of Fun Home narrates this clip from Lincoln Center Theater’s Junk to give us the inside scoop.
What Solo of Ann Harada’s Drove Her Son Crazy?

By Ruthie Fierberg | January 2, 2018

In this episode of Broadway Babies, Harada’s son reveals the warm-up that set him off and his favorite roles she’s played.
Did You Know That Disney Channel and Greatest Showman Star Zendaya Has Musical Theatre Roots?

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 23, 2017

The actor talks about her first role ever and why she thinks musicals were made for the big screen.
Broadway’s Keala Settle Talks About Singing Greatest Showman’s Anthem ‘This Is Me’

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 22, 2017

The Tony nominee describes what it was like to film the next “You Will Be Found.”
How Did Zac Efron and Zendaya Train for Their High-Flying Aerial Number in Greatest Showman?

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 22, 2017

The stars of the movie musical talk about performing Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s powerful “Rewrite the Stars.”
How Pasek and Paul Used the Colorful World of Greatest Showman to Write Their Bold Songs

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 21, 2017

The Tony- and Oscar-winning composers talk about making their music pop in a 19th-century world.
How Director Michael Gracey Mixed 1800s New York and 2017 Pop to Create The Greatest Showman

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 21, 2017

The director discusses returning to old-school techniques, influences like Mary Poppins, and more.
Hugh Jackman Shares How to Get More People to Love Musical Theatre

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 20, 2017

The star of The Greatest Showman reveals struggles from his early acting days and makes the case for musical theatre appreciation.
What Is Zac Efron’s Favorite Thing to Do On Camera?

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 20, 2017

The actor who broke out with High School Musical reveals what he loves most about movie musicals and his upcoming turn in The Greatest Showman.
Watch Cynthia Erivo, Jeremy Jordan, Keala Settle, and Hugh Jackman in Rehearsal for The Greatest Showman

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 19, 2017

This song from the new movie musical moved Jackman to defy doctor’s orders and join in with his fellow Broadway stars.
The Pasek & Paul Song That Got Them Hired for Greatest Showman

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 19, 2017

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony winners reveal what song they used to get the writing gig and which surprising song was the most organic to compose.
How Actor Rebecca Ferguson Uses a Pop Song to Bring Life to an Opera Star in Greatest Showman

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 19, 2017

The breakout song “Never Enough” is a collaboration of Ferguson’s acting and Loren Allred’s voice.
Why Hugh Jackman Hated His Own Voice Until The Greatest Showman

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 16, 2017

The Tony winner says it was difficult to listen to himself until he sang the score of the upcoming movie musical.
Watch Miss Saigon’s Devin Ilaw Sing Real-Life Helicopter Karaoke on His Commute to the Broadway Theatre

By Andrew Gans | December 7, 2017

Ilaw and Playbill's Tyler Mount belt out signature songs by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg—while airborne.
Watch: Steven Pasquale Takes Us Inside His Dressing Room at Lincoln Center Theater

By Ruthie Fierberg | December 1, 2017

The Drama Desk nominee and lead of LCT’s Junk talks about leading the new play and his space.
Watch Frank Sinatra High School Students’ Emotional Response Upon Meeting Miss Saigon Star Eva Noblezada

By Andrew Gans | November 30, 2017

Students from the Queens high school were treated to a performance of the Tony-nominated revival at the Broadway Theatre.
Follow This Sweeney Todd Recipe to Make the Off-Broadway Hit's Pies at Home

By Ruthie Fierberg | November 29, 2017

Go inside Mrs. Lovett’s kitchen with official pie baker (and former White House pastry chef) Bill Yosses at the Barrow Street Theatre.
Tony-Nominated Actor Maria Dizzia on Choosing Karens Unanimous for Her Directorial Debut

By Ruthie Fierberg | November 28, 2017

She and writer Olli Haaskivi call the new film The Muppets Take Manhattan without the Muppets.
Watch Backstage as Two ‘Stage Techs’ Make Sure Nothing Goes Right in The Play That Goes Wrong

By Ruthie Fierberg | November 24, 2017

The smash play’s real stage manager shows what it takes to make it look like everything goes wrong at the Lyceum Theatre.
Watch: The Queen of Kids Music Debuts a Song from Her Upcoming Interstellar Cinderella

By Ruthie Fierberg | November 12, 2017

The New York City Children’s Theatre production, featuring a score by Laurie Berkner, opens November 18.
Watch: How Long Does It Take Expert Scenic Artists to Paint a Backdrop?

By Ruthie Fierberg | November 10, 2017

See the whip-quick painting process unfold before your eyes.
Go Inside the Scenic Paint Shop Responsible for the Brilliant Looks of Hello, Dolly!, Frozen, and Thousands More

By Ruthie Fierberg | November 3, 2017

Playbill takes you on an exclusive tour of Scenic Art Studios to see how a Broadway's most vibrant backdrops come to life.
Watch Matt Doyle and Andy Mientus Take On Playbill’s Spring Awakening Sing-Off Challenge

By Ruthie Fierberg | November 2, 2017

The two Broadway stars team up to see how well they still remember the lyrics to the Duncan Sheik-Steven Sater musical.
Watch Tony Winner Jessie Mueller and Tony Nominee Danielle Brooks in Highlights From Voices for the Voiceless

By Ruthie Fierberg | November 1, 2017

Mueller took on a Joni Mitchell classic, while Brooks offered a song from Purlie.
5 Benefits to Being a Member of Actors’ Equity Association

By Ruthie Fierberg | October 4, 2017

If you are contemplating joining the union, there are five things you should know.
What’s Different About Fun Home on the Road?

By Ruthie Fierberg | September 30, 2017

Kate Shindle, who plays Big Alison, reveals changes made for the national tour, plus audience reactions that tugged at her heart.
Why The Phantom of the Opera’s Record-Breaking Carlotta Is One of a Kind

By Ruthie Fierberg | September 20, 2017

Michele McConnell has long been Broadway’s prima donna, but her trajectory to the principal role took an untraditional path.
Who Was Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Video Game Competitor During His In The Heights Days?

By Ruthie Fierberg | September 15, 2017

This week’s installment of Broadway Babies reveals which Broadway star’s kid grew up backstage at Richard Rodgers Theatre.
Who Are the Real-Life Best Friends From the Cast of TV Land’s Younger?

By Ruthie Fierberg | September 13, 2017

The series, starring two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster, airs its Season 4 finale September 13.
What Is It Like to Be on the Younger Set With Two-Time Tony Winner Sutton Foster?

By Ruthie Fierberg | September 13, 2017

Actor Molly Bernard shares secrets from the set of the hit TV Land show in advance of the September 13 Younger season finale.
Watch Charlotte d’Amboise Recreate Her Tony-Nominated Performance From A Chorus Line

By Ruthie Fierberg | September 11, 2017

The Broadway veteran sings (and dances) “Music and the Mirror” aboard the Playbill cruise.
Brian d’Arcy James’ Daughter Shares Secrets About Her Tony-Nominated Dad

By Ruthie Fierberg | September 8, 2017

In Playbill’s new series, the kids of Broadway’s biggest stars spill the details about their parents.
EXCLUSIVE: Watch Laura Osnes Deliver a Knockout Performance at Playbill’s Pop-Up Bandstand Event

By Ryan McPhee | August 31, 2017

The stars performed three numbers from the original swing musical at SubCulture August 17.
Look Inside the First Family Musical About Disability

By Ruthie Fierberg | August 30, 2017

Creators Nava R. Silton and Bonnie Gleicher show us a glimpse of their musical Addy & Uno about disabilities, friendship, and bullying.
Exclusive: Watch Bandstand’s Corey Cott and the Donny Nova Band Play ‘Ain’t We Proud’

By Ruthie Fierberg | August 29, 2017

The Broadway performers played the song—never before captured on video—at Playbill's August 17 pop-up event.
If Jason Robert Brown and Susan Stroman Could Only See One Hal Prince Musical, What Would It Be?

By Ruthie Fierberg | August 25, 2017

The full cast and creative team of Prince of Broadway answer.
How Hal Prince Created Masterpiece After Masterpiece for Broadway

By Ruthie Fierberg | August 24, 2017

The inspiration behind—and co-director of—Prince of Broadway shares the one thing all of his shows have in common.
RECAP: Watch Bandstand’s Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and the Donny Nova Band in this Exclusive Performance and Talkback

By Ruthie Fierberg | August 18, 2017

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.
Watch The Phantom of the Opera’s John Easterlin Become Piangi

By Ruthie Fierberg | August 16, 2017

From dressing room décor to onstage makeup, the Broadway tenor immerses himself in the infamous role.
Tony Winner Jason Robert Brown Breaks Down His Overture for Prince of Broadway

By Ruthie Fierberg | August 16, 2017

How the composer-lyricist fit 17 songs in the show’s overture—plus writing new songs for Broadway’s ultimate musical revue.
WATCH: The Lion King’s Jelani Remy Visits the Bronx Zoo for Character Research

By Ruthie Fierberg | August 10, 2017

Broadway’s Simba meets the lions that inspire his onstage persona.
Prince of Broadway Cast Shares Secret Rehearsal Room Stories From Hal Prince

By Ruthie Fierberg | August 3, 2017

Tony Yazbeck, Janet Dacal, Emily Skinner, and more share the tales that inspired and wowed them while working with the illustrious director.
GENESIS OF A SONG: Tony Nominee Dave Malloy Breaks Down Writing The Great Comet’s “Natasha & Pierre”

By Ruthie Fierberg | June 9, 2017

The Tony-nominated composer-lyricist and book writer dissects the music in Josh Groban and Denée Benton’s emotional duet.
IN THE STUDIO: Just How Intense Does The Great Comet’s Most Raucous Number Get?

By Ruthie Fierberg | June 9, 2017

If you need a workout, Tony-nominated choreographer Sam Pinkleton teaches the moves to the Russian dance party’s “Balaga.”
IN THE STUDIO: Learn the Tony-Nominated Bandstand Choreography with Andy Blankenbuehler

By Ruthie Fierberg | May 22, 2017

The Tony-winning choreographer of Hamilton and In The Heights takes us behind-the-scenes to learn his moves and the inspiration behind them.
Go Inside the Vintage 1940s Wardrobe and Inspired Costume Design Backstage at Bandstand

By Ruthie Fierberg | May 16, 2017

Behind the magic of Paloma Young’s Drama Desk-nominated costume design, onstage quick changes, and more.

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