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Friday, May 30, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Gypsy’’s Joy Woods by Ruthie Fierberg

The first-time Tony Award nominee shares the moment she feels most powerful as Louise in “Gypsy.”

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

On creating a resonant and realistic play about teen girls with ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award-nominated director Danya Taymor and Tony-nominated playwright Kimberly Belflower reveal the inner workings of the Broadway drama.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’’s Clint Ramos by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning costume designer snags his seventh nomination for the 2024 Broadway musical.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Just in Time’’s Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber by Ruthie Fierberg

The orchestrators have been nominated for their contribution to the Bobby Darin bio-musical.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Smash’’s Brooks Ashmanskas by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor has earned his third nomination in his 30-year Broadway career.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Eureka Day’’s Jonathan Spector by Ruthie Fierberg

With his Broadway debut, Spector has earned his first Tony Award nomination.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Yellow Face’’s Francis Jue by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor marks his first Tony Award nomination as he is recognized for his turn in David Henry Hwang’s satire.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Eureka Day’ and ‘The Hills of California’’s Manhattan Theatre Club by Ruthie Fierberg

Manhattan Theatre Club’s leaders, Lynne Meadow, Chris Jennings and Nicki Hunter, discuss the nonprofit’s programming strategy.

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Monday, May 26, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Oh, Mary!’’s Conrad Ricamora by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor earned his first Tony Award nomination for playing Abraham Lincoln in Cole Escola’s comedy.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Death Becomes Her’’s Julia Mattison and Noel Carey by Ruthie Fierberg

The composer-lyricist duo dissect the emotional tones and sonic influences in their hilarious score.

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Sunday, May 25, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Buena Vista Social Club’’s Saheem Ali by Ruthie Fierberg

The director has earned his first Tony Award nomination for the Cuba-set musical.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’’s Hunter Arnold; ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and ‘Our Town’’s Jeffrey Richards by Ruthie Fierberg

The producing duo share the nuances of making the original musical a success.

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Saturday, May 24, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Sunset Boulevard’’s Jamie Lloyd by Ruthie Fierberg

As the producer and director of the acclaimed revival, Lloyd unites every element — from staging to design to the look of an ad — around a singular vision.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Boop!’’s Jerry Mitchell by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award winner grabs his ninth nomination for the choreography of the new Betty Boop musical.

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Friday, May 23, 2025

Michael Arden on shaping ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ into a singular musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The director discusses his collaboration with writers Will Aronson and Hue Park to mold their Korean-born musical for Broadway.

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Dead Outlaw’’s Jeb Brown by Ruthie Fierberg

As the narrator of this hundred-year tale, Brown must spin a yarn that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘English’’s Tala Ashe by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor has earned her first Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of Elham in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Death Becomes Her’’s Justin Townsend by Ruthie Fierberg

“Death Becomes Her” marks the lighting designer’s 18th Broadway show.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Oh, Mary!’’s Sam Pinkleton by Ruthie Fierberg

The artist has earned a nomination for his Broadway directorial debut.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Buena Vista Social Club’’s Marco Paguia by Ruthie Fierberg

Having received a Special Tony Awards as part of the musical’s band, Paguia is also nominated for Best Orchestrations.

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David Cromer, Tina Landau and Bob Martin all pulled double duty on Broadway this spring — here’s how by Ruthie Fierberg

Each of these artists helped to mount two Broadway shows in spring 2025.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’’s Dane Laffrey and George Reeve by Ruthie Fierberg

Through scenic and video design, the pair create a poetic yet grounded world for the original musical.

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‘Buena Vista Social Club’ among top winners at 2025 Chita Rivera Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

Kevin Csolak and Robyn Hurder also took home prizes.

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Monday, May 19, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Dead Outlaw’’s Julia Knitel by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor earned her first Tony Award nomination for playing three pivotal characters in the new musical.

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Sunday, May 18, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Purpose’’s Branden Jacobs-Jenkins by Ruthie Fierberg

The playwright breaks down the Pulitzer Prize-winning writing of his new family drama.

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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Friday, May 16, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger wins top honor at 2025 Drama League Awards; plus the first tie in 25 years by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear what Scherzinger said in her acceptance speech.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’’s Marg Horwell by Ruthie Fierberg

The designer is nominated for both her costume and scenic design of the play.

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Designing a ship that could get ‘Swept Away’ each night by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award-nominated scenic designer Rachel Hauck describes the creation of the musical’s set.

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All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Gypsy’’s Joy Woods by Ruthie Fierberg

On creating a resonant and realistic play about teen girls with ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’’s Clint Ramos by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Just in Time’’s Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Smash’’s Brooks Ashmanskas by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Eureka Day’’s Jonathan Spector by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Yellow Face’’s Francis Jue by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Eureka Day’ and ‘The Hills of California’’s Manhattan Theatre Club by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Oh, Mary!’’s Conrad Ricamora by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Death Becomes Her’’s Julia Mattison and Noel Carey by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Buena Vista Social Club’’s Saheem Ali by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’’s Hunter Arnold; ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and ‘Our Town’’s Jeffrey Richards by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Sunset Boulevard’’s Jamie Lloyd by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Boop!’’s Jerry Mitchell by Ruthie Fierberg

Michael Arden on shaping ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ into a singular musical by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Dead Outlaw’’s Jeb Brown by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘English’’s Tala Ashe by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Death Becomes Her’’s Justin Townsend by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Oh, Mary!’’s Sam Pinkleton by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Buena Vista Social Club’’s Marco Paguia by Ruthie Fierberg

David Cromer, Tina Landau and Bob Martin all pulled double duty on Broadway this spring — here’s how by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’’s Dane Laffrey and George Reeve by Ruthie Fierberg

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ among top winners at 2025 Chita Rivera Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Dead Outlaw’’s Julia Knitel by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Purpose’’s Branden Jacobs-Jenkins by Ruthie Fierberg

Dissecting 3 iconic moments of ‘Gypsy’ choreography by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Buena Vista Social Club’’s Arnulfo Maldonado by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Romeo + Juliet‘‘s Greg Nobile by Ruthie Fierberg

Nicole Scherzinger wins top honor at 2025 Drama League Awards; plus the first tie in 25 years by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’’s Marg Horwell by Ruthie Fierberg

Designing a ship that could get ‘Swept Away’ each night by Ruthie Fierberg