All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

How hair and makeup design communicates more than theatergoers may think by Ruthie Fierberg

Dissecting designer J. Jared Janas' creations like Sutton Foster's "Once Upon a Mattress" wigs and makeup for "Buena Vista Social Club."

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Little-known theater jobs: electronic music designer and synth programmer by Ruthie Fierberg

Billy Jay Stein, the sonic wizard behind "MJ," "Just in Time" and more, reveals the keys to his field.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

'Aladdin' will become 14th longest-running show on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney Theatrical production will surpass a Schönberg and Bublil classic.

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Monday, August 4, 2025

She led TDF's accessibility department for 42 years " what's next for Lisa Carling and the programs she founded by Ruthie Fierberg

The longtime director of the nonprofit's accessibility programs retired on June 30.

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Friday, August 1, 2025

What does the 'Late Show' cancellation mean for Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

Industry leaders Adrian Bryan-Brown, Lisa Cecchini, Lucas McMahon, Rick Miramontez and Matt Polk weigh in on the loss of Stephen Colbert's platform and its potential effect on Broadway's bra…

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Exclusive: Broadway marketing agency Situation announces key staff expansion by Ruthie Fierberg

The firm behind campaigns for "Maybe Happy Ending," "The Outsiders" and more announces three new hires and an internal promotion.

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Monday, July 28, 2025

How roastmaster Jeff Ross chose the title for his new Broadway show by Ruthie Fierberg

The comedian will make his Main Stem debut with "Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride."

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Friday, July 25, 2025

'Hamilton'-themed menu items debut at H&H Bagels nationwide by Ruthie Fierberg

The partnership is in celebration of the musical's 10th anniversary on Broadway.

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Theaterly founder Kobi Kassal joins Lively McCabe Entertainment by Ruthie Fierberg

Kassal will support the development of new theatrical projects and more.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

What to expect from the Entertainment Community Fund's anniversary celebration of 'A Chorus Line' by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, original stars Baayork Lee, Priscilla Lopez and Donna McKechnie share details below from the making of the musical and the five decades since.

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

'John Proctor Is the Villain' to be adapted for the screen by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers Tina Fey and Marc Platt have asked Kimberly Belflower to pen the film version of her Tony Award-nominated play.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Little-known theater jobs: touring company manager by Ruthie Fierberg

Eric Armstrong keeps a tight ship on the "MJ" first national tour.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

When one software program was discontinued, Broadway musicians panicked " why it matters and how they fixed it by Ruthie Fierberg

While the shuttering of music notation software Finale made waves in the music world, the occurrence has actually led to a better outcome for Broadway.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

Second Stage announces new board members by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, current board members take new positions at the nonprofit institution.

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Research shows 'dull' ads are burdening your Broadway marketing budget by Ruthie Fierberg

Sine digital CEO James Dale and CTO Jake Bowser explain the results of their five-year study to help live entertainment rid their campaigns of wasteful ads.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Photo exclusive: Take a first look at Disney's new 'Beauty and the Beast' tour by Ruthie Fierberg

Get a sneak peek at Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast from the reimagined 2025 tour.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

Little-known theater jobs: head carpenter by Ruthie Fierberg

Ruth Richardson, currently of "Death Becomes Her," explains her backstage duties as well as the structure of a Broadway carpentry department.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Exclusive: DKC/O&M to take on publicity for Lincoln Center Theater by Ruthie Fierberg

The nonprofit has switched from an in-house press team to an agency model.

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Monday, June 30, 2025

Writer Linda Woolverton and director-choreographer Matt West on revitalizing 'Beauty and the Beast' for the road by Ruthie Fierberg

Woolverton and West describe the evolution of the story from the screen to the stage " plus what's new for this 2025 touring production.

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Friday, June 27, 2025

NYC initiative Materials for the Arts aims to integrate sustainable art into the lives of all New Yorkers by Ruthie Fierberg

The nonprofit diverts costumes, props, sets and more from landfills for reuse as supplies for visual and performance art.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Producers Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia never aimed for Broadway " then they produced 'Oh, Mary!' by Ruthie Fierberg

Along with Alchemation, the two producers surprised themselves with a Broadway transfer that's made waves and won Tony Awards.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

Unforgettable moments from the Tony Awards media room by Ruthie Fierberg

The hilarious and tear-jerking moments you didn't get to see on the broadcast.

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: New York Library for the Performing Arts by Ruthie Fierberg

The library's executive director reveals items in the collection, upcoming programming and more.

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: 'Stranger Things''s Edward Pierce by Ruthie Fierberg

Pierce is part of the illusions and technical effects team that earned a 2025 Special Tony Award.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: The Muny's Mike Isaacson by Ruthie Fierberg

What you need to know about the 2025 regional theater Tony Award winner

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

'Kowalski' announces Broadway aims by Ruthie Fierberg

The play bowed Off-Broadway at the Duke on 42nd Street.

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'Buena Vista Social Club' ensemble wins Actors' Equity's 2025 Outstanding Broadway Chorus by Ruthie Fierberg

The ACCA Award has been bestowed upon eight performers in the Broadway musical.

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off