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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Remembering an icon: Chita Rivera by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony Award-winning performer, Lifetime Achievement recipient and Kennedy Center Honoree passed away on Jan. 30.

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Exclusive: Broadway ad agency AKA launches new influencer marketing initiative by Ruthie Fierberg

AKA NYC’s CEO Elizabeth Furze describes the Arts Insider program and its corresponding platform, which kicks off with a reach of 6.2 million followers.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

No one argues like Broadway’s Joshua Harmon by Ruthie Fierberg

With “Prayer for the French Republic,” the playwright’s ability to articulate multiple opinions with equal passion is on full display.

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Monday, January 22, 2024

With ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ Adam Guettel offers profound emotional exploration through music by Ruthie Fierberg

The composer-lyricist, with stars Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James and director Michael Greif, dissects the viscerality in the new musical’s score.

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Lynne Meadow to be honored at state dinner by Ruthie Fierberg

The Manhattan Theatre Club artistic director will be the sole honoree of the Lotos Club event.

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Exclusive: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ announces fellowship program by Ruthie Fierberg

Applications are now open for prospective fellows, who will learn across nine departments during the musical’s mounting process.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Little-known theater jobs: production sound supervisor by Ruthie Fierberg

Phil Lojo has overseen the sound on shows like “The Color Purple” and “Back to the Future.”

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Elton John becomes an EGOT winner by Ruthie Fierberg

With the win of a 2024 Emmy Award, John joins the short list of artists who have won all four major awards.

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024

‘Lempicka’ producers shake things up with front-of-house display at the Longacre Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Traditional advertisements have been abandoned in favor of an art exhibit. Producers Greg Nobile and Jenny Niederhoffer explain why.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Daniel Dae Kim talks about returning to Broadway in ‘Yellow Face’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In this exclusive interview, the actor and producer reveals how the upcoming production came to be, his admiration for playwright David Henry Hwang and his onstage roots.

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Monday, January 8, 2024

‘Purple Rain’ musical in development by Ruthie Fierberg

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Lileana Blain-Cruz will collaborate to bring the work of Prince to the stage.

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What makes compelling social media for Broadway and the West End? by Ruthie Fierberg

Situation’s Pippa Bexon and Jeremy Kraus walk Broadway News through data about the type of content that impacts the fans — plus thoughts on future strategies.

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Friday, January 5, 2024

Why social media matters to Broadway’s bottom line by Ruthie Fierberg

Situation’s Pippa Bexon and Jeremy Kraus walk Broadway News through data about the power of social followers as promoters for a show — even if they haven’t seen it.

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Director’s cut: inside Warren Carlyle’s script for ‘Harmony’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The director-choreographer reveals his notes — and the motivation behind them — for a single scene in Broadway’s new musical “Harmony.”

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

15 years of the Broadway Green Alliance by Ruthie Fierberg

How it started, how it’s going and what to expect for the future of the industry’s sustainability initiative.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth to offer benefit concert in memory of Roundabout’s Todd Haimes by Ruthie Fierberg

“Kristin: An Evening with Friends for Todd” will appear for one night at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Little-known theater jobs: moving-light programmer by Ruthie Fierberg

Scott K. Tusing, who has been part of the lighting team on shows like “& Juliet” and “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” reveals the pivotal role that keeps the tech process pro…

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Creating a theatrical oasis in the Civilian Hotel by Ruthie Fierberg

David Rockwell and Heather Hitchens take Broadway News behind the scenes of the Theatre District hotel and its ties to the American Theatre Wing.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

New musical by Chilina Kennedy, Daniel Edmonds and Eric Holmes to receive industry reading by Ruthie Fierberg

Created by Meg Fofonoff, “Silk” will offer a star-studded presentation on Dec. 15.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Situation to spearhead new theater marketing course at NYU by Ruthie Fierberg

The class, titled “From Storytelling to Story Selling: Live Experience Marketing,” will be offered to students beginning in spring 2024.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Deeksha Gaur’s first 100 days leading TDF by Ruthie Fierberg

The new executive director of the audience-facing nonprofit offers her initial assessment of where TDF is and its next steps in expanding audiences for Broadway and beyond. 

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Monday, December 4, 2023

How Stephen Schwartz says ‘The Prince of Egypt’ influenced ‘Wicked’ by Ruthie Fierberg

A film capture of the “Prince of Egypt” stage musical will be released via video on demand on Dec. 5.

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Victoria Pedretti to make Broadway debut in ‘An Enemy of the People’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Pedretti will join Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli in the cast of the new adaptation.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Maria Friedman’s unwavering vision for ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Guided by specificity and clarity, the director guided the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical back to Broadway.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Carol Burnett campaigns to name a Broadway theater for Harold Prince by Ruthie Fierberg

The star’s social media push #FitForAPrince has reignited.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

‘The Lion King’ casts new Young Simbas and Young Nalas by Ruthie Fierberg

The new company members will begin performances on Dec. 5.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The impact of Thanksgiving Day Parade performances on Broadway shows by Ruthie Fierberg

What the data illustrates about web traffic and social media conversations tied to the annual broadcasts.

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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