All stories by Ruth La Ferla on BroadwayStars

Monday, January 15, 2024

Beverly Johnson, ‘the Model With the Big Mouth’ by Ruth La Ferla

In her new one-woman show, she details her 50-year modeling career, her tumultuous relationships — and an unsettling encounter with Bill Cosby.

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Encounters: Down on the Farm With Isabella Rossellini by Ruth La Ferla

The actress, model, author and filmmaker turns her hand to breeding chickens.

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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Cynthia Erivo Takes on a New Role: Fashion Diva by Ruth La Ferla

Ms. Erivo, who won a Tony Award this year for her performance in “The Color Purple,” is lending her star wattage to fashion’s front row.

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Sunday, July 10, 2016

Night Out: Grace Gummer on ‘Mr. Robot’ and Being Meryl Streep’s Daughter by Ruth La Ferla

The 30-year-old actress plays an F.B.I. investigator on the cyberthriller that starts its second season next week.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

For a New Comic Role, Carson Elrod Tips His Hat to a Stage-Costume King by Ruth La Ferla

To play a 1930s fashion designer in “Important Hats of the Twentieth Century,” the actor channeled the Broadway designer William Ivey Long.

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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Night Out With: In Sequins or Mufti, Chita Rivera Makes a Big Entrance by Ruth La Ferla

A night out at the Standard Hotel with the Broadway star, currently nominated for a Tony (her 10th nomination and potentially her third win).

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Night Out: Stockard Channing and Friends Usher in a New Chelsea Bar by Ruth La Ferla

A night out with Ms. Channing, who currently stars in Terrence McNally’s name-dropping satire, “It’s Only a Play.”

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Night Out: Bridget Everett, Curves and All by Ruth La Ferla

A night out with the alt-cabaret performer included her cradling an audience member’s head in her bosom and admitting that when she was 8, she flirted with high school boys.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Front Row: Costuming Imelda Marcos in ‘Here Lies Love’ by Ruth La Ferla

Clint Ramos costumed ‘Here Lies Love,’ about a first lady drunk on politics.

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards