All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Monday, April 24, 2023

Exclusive: "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" announces discount ticketing initiatives by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers of the upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" have announced discount ticketing initiatives for the play's full limited engagement…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:11AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Arielle Jacobs to Lead the Cast of Here Lies Love by Ruthie Fierberg

Arielle Jacobs will star as Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos in Broadway's Here Lies Love. The previously announced musical is set to begin performances at the Broadway Theatre on Jun…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Arielle Jacobs to lead the cast of 'Here Lies Love' by Ruthie Fierberg

Arielle Jacobs will star as Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos in Broadway's "Here Lies Love." The previously announced musical is set to begin performances at the Broadway Theatre on June 17…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:44AM[SHARE]

Disney upped the ante for the 25th anniversary of 'The Lion King': behind the campaign that made waves by Ruthie Fierberg

When "The Lion King" turned 20 (in 2017), Disney Theatrical Group celebrated. The team shared more behind-the-scenes details than ever before, threw a block party in Times Square and went bi…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:14AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Broadway-Aimed Muhammad Ali Bio-Musical Sets World Premiere in Kentucky by Ruthie Fierberg

Ali, a new musical about the life of heavyweight boxing champion and activist Muhammad Ali, has scheduled a world premiere staging. The musical will debut at the Kentucky Center for the Perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Broadway-aimed Muhammad Ali bio-musical sets world premiere in Kentucky by Ruthie Fierberg

"Ali," a new musical about the life of heavyweight boxing champion and activist Muhammad Ali, has scheduled a world premiere staging. The musical will debut at the Kentucky Center for the Pe…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:39AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 17, 2023

How 'The Phantom of the Opera' became the classic of musical theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Thirty-five years, three months and two days ago, a gavel smacked, electricity crackled and a chandelier rose over the audience of the Majestic Theatre for the first of what would become 13,…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:50AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 16, 2023

Laird Mackintosh will step into the title role at 'Phantom of the Opera' final performance by Ruthie Fierberg

Former "Phantom of the Opera" company member Laird Mackintosh will play the role of the Phantom for the show's final performance on April 16. Mackintosh steps in for Ben Crawford, who has be…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:41PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 14, 2023

Camelot Revival to Release Original Cast Recording by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2023 Broadway revival of Camelot will receive an original cast album. The recording, to be released by Broadway Records, will be available digitally on June 2 and as a CD on June 30. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM[SHARE]

2023 Dramatists Guild Award recipients announced by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dramatists Guild of America has announced the first round of 2023 award recipients. This year's Lifetime Achievement Awards will go to Jules Feiffer and the team of Gretchen Cryer and Na…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:55PM[SHARE]

'Camelot' revival to release original cast recording by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2023 Broadway revival of "Camelot" will receive an original cast album. The recording, to be released by Broadway Records, will be available digitally on June 2 and as a CD on June 30.Â…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:19PM[SHARE]

New coalition founded opposing a Times Square casino; Broadway League among members by Ruthie Fierberg

A new group named the "No Times Square Casino" Community Coalition has officially announced its opposition to the construction of a casino in Times Square. The coalition members include prof…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:11PM[SHARE]

Kerry Washington, Anna Deavere Smith and more named to President Biden's Committee on the Arts and Humanities by Ruthie Fierberg

On April 13, President Biden announced the reestablishment of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Broadway producer Bruce Cohen will co-chair the group alongside songwriter…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:55PM[SHARE]
Monday, April 10, 2023

James Ijames reveals to Cynthia Erivo why audience interaction is crucial to 'Fat Ham' by Ruthie Fierberg

"About eight years ago, I decided I wanted to work with a Shakespeare [play] to do a new play," said playwright James Ijames at the start of an April 9 post-show talkback of his new Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:17PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Erich Bergen Will Rejoin Chicago as Billy Flynn by Ruthie Fierberg

Erich Bergen will return to the cast of Broadway's long-running Chicago revival on April 10. Bergen will again play the role of Billy Flynn, replacing James T. Lane, who will exit the produc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Erich Bergen will rejoin 'Chicago' as Billy Flynn by Ruthie Fierberg

Erich Bergen will return to the cast of Broadway's long-running "Chicago" revival on April 10. Bergen will again play the role of Billy Flynn, replacing James T. Lane, who will exit the prod…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:02AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Casting director Benton Whitley launches new producing and casting company by Ruthie Fierberg

On the heels of the news that casting agency Stewart/Whitley will close its doors, cofounder Benton Whitley has announced the launch of Whitley Theatrical, a new company specializing in cast…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window to Open on Broadway, Starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan by Ruthie Fierberg

The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, a political drama by the late Raisin in the Sun playwright Lorraine Hansberry, will return to Broadway. The production, which recently played a run at t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:48AM[SHARE]

Actors' Equity National Council authorizes strike if tour deal cannot be met by Ruthie Fierberg

On April 3, the National Council of Actors' Equity Association authorized the union's executive director and lead negotiator, Al Vincent, Jr., to call a strike on all Broadway League tours s…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:29AM[SHARE]

Touring producer Troika Entertainment acquired by Crossroads Live Group by Ruthie Fierberg

Troika Entertainment, a producer of national and international tours, has been renamed Crossroads Live North America and is now a part of Crossroads Live Group. Angela Rowles will continue a…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:16AM[SHARE]

Lorraine Hansberry's drama 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window' to open on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

"The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window," a political drama by the late "Raisin in the Sun" playwright Lorraine Hansberry, will return to Broadway. The production, which recently played a run …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:30AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 3, 2023

Casting director Duncan Stewart to head new casting company; former agency Stewart/Whitley to close by Ruthie Fierberg

Stewart/Whitley, one of the most prominent casting companies in the Broadway space, has announced that it will officially close operations by May 1. Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley cofound…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:07PM[SHARE]

Prima Facie, Oklahoma! Win 2023 Olivier Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards were held at Royal Albert Hall in London on April 2. Past and upcoming Broadway offerings were among the evening's winners. The reenvisioned version of Okla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 2, 2023

If you think you know Fosse, a new 'Dancin'' will make you think twice by Ruthie Fierberg

In the pelvic tilt and hat-hidden brow of Michael Jackson, in the wrist curls and sharp shoulders of Lady Gaga, even in the quick cuts of filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, exists the mark of Bob Fosse…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:21PM[SHARE]

"Prima Facie," "Oklahoma!" win 2023 Olivier Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards were held at Royal Albert Hall in London on April 2. Past and upcoming Broadway offerings were among the evening's winners. The reenvisioned version of "Okla…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:52PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 31, 2023

Chicago to Welcome New Principal Cast Members by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning revival of Chicago has announced a trio of new stars. Beginning on April 10, Kimberly Marable will take over as Velma Kelly and Liam Fennecken will step into the role …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM[SHARE]

'Chicago' to welcome new principal cast members by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning revival of "Chicago" has announced a trio of new stars. Beginning on April 10, Kimberly Marable will take over as Velma Kelly and Liam Fennecken will step into the rol…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Actors' Equity announces political action committee by Ruthie Fierberg

Actors' Equity Association (AEA) has approved the launch of a political action committee (PAC). Created as a separate organization from AEA, the new committee is intended to promote the poli…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:27PM[SHARE]

To launch the new musical 'Shucked,' a producer revives an old strategy: preview pricing by Ruthie Fierberg

Looking at the weekly grosses reported by the Broadway League, one might think "Shucked" was out of luck. In its first week of previews (five performances), the original musical grossed $291…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:03PM[SHARE]
Monday, March 27, 2023

Illusionist El Mago Pop to Play Summer Engagement on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Illusionist Antonio Díaz (also known as El Mago Pop) will make his Broadway debut with a self-titled show. El Mago Pop will run for a limited engagement from August 17 through 27 at the E…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM[SHARE]

Illusionist 'El Mago Pop' to play summer engagement on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Illusionist Antonio Díaz (also known as El Mago Pop) will make his Broadway debut with a self-titled show. "El Mago Pop" will run for a limited engagement from Aug. 17-27 at the Ethel Bar…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:50AM[SHARE]

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