
PLAYBILL ARCHIVE

Seth currently writes a weekly column on Playbill.com and tours the country doing master classes and performing his one-man show “DECONSTRUCTING BROADWAY”.
Remembering Linda Lavin, Including That Time She Missed Her Cue Because She Was Watching Designing Women
Remembering Linda Lavin
Why Did Betty Buckley Stay in Pippin For More Than Two Years
Seth shares stories from his fabulous journey to Tahiti—including the fight he witnessed that drew blood.
How Audra McDonald and Will Swenson’s Daughter Stole the Playbill Cruise Spotlight
Seth shares stories from his fabulous journey to Tahiti—including the fight he witnessed that drew blood.
What Other Role Would Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez Play in Merrily We Roll Along?
Writing from the Playbill Cruise to Tahiti, Seth Rudetsky also shares an audition horror story from Norbert Leo Butz.
‘I Grew Up Obsessed’: Remembering Chita Rivera
Seth shares his favorite memories of the Tony Award winner on and off stage.
How Carole King Surprised the Broadway Cast of Beautiful
How Carole King Surprised the Broadway Cast of Beautiful – Plus, why Haven Burton’s marriage story is Seth’s favorite and where you can catch Seth on stage next!
How Bonnie Milligan and J. Harrison Ghee Saved the Red Bucket Follies
Happy New Year! It’s 2024, but I still must recap some 2023 events. In December, I was...
How Len Cariou Inspired Stephen Sondheim to Write ‘Send in the Clowns’
Plus, footage from this year’s Red Bucket Follies, including Sierra Boggess paying tribute to Phantom of the Opera!
How a Young Sheldon Harnick Consoled Himself After Seeing His 1st Sondheim Show
Happy almost Thanksgiving! The Thanksgiving Day Parade always has fun Broadway...
How Melissa Errico Attended ‘Yale by Mail’ While She Was on the Les Misérables Tour.
How Melissa Errico Attended ‘Yale by Mail’ While She Was on the Les Misérables Tour. Plus, tune in for the Avenue Q cast reunion sing-thru on Stars in the House.
How a Complete Stranger’s Generosity Changed Claybourne Elder’s Life
How a Complete Stranger’s Generosity Changed Claybourne Elder’s Life … and Many Others Plus, Seth shares his favorite Jackie Hoffman joke and where you can see him next!
Why Bob Fosse Saw Donna McKechnie in A Chorus Line Several Consecutive Nights
Plus, Seth shares stories from James Monroe Iglehart and Ann Hampton Callaway. BY SETH...