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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

André De Shields and Junior LaBeija create a new onstage relationship between Deuteronomy and Gus in ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ by Ruthie Fierberg

“Cats” not only employs a ballroom lens on the Andrew Lloyd Webber-T.S. Eliot musical — there’s more at play.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

‘Beaches’ is a more personal story than we ever knew by Ruthie Fierberg

Iris Rainer Dart, author of the “Beaches” novel, screenwriter of the 1987 film and now co-book writer and lyricist of the musical, shares the origin of the best-friend chronicle.

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Monday, March 30, 2026

A Tony Award-winning writer and a Tony-winning actor launch a streaming series about regional theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Bob Martin — alongside co-executive producers Michael Hoffman and Ellen Fairey — talk about the inspiration for TV’s “American Classic,” starring Kevin Kline.

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Meet the musicians of Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

From the elite skills required to crazy stories, Broadway’s instrumentalists pull back the curtain on the integral but oft-hidden roles of theater musicians.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Lorin Latarro knew what the choreography of ‘Chess’ needed — and what it didn’t by Ruthie Fierberg

The choreographer of 10 Broadway shows (and former Broadway dancer) discusses her work on the revival.

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Little-known theater jobs: head sound by Ruthie Fierberg

Tylor Foster achieved the title of head sound before graduating college at a local theater — now he’s in the role on Broadway’s “Great Gatsby.”

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Friday, March 20, 2026

‘Aladdin’ to mark 12 years on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney Theatrical Group musical maintains its status as the Main Stem’s 14th-longest-running production.

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How Harvey Fierstein inadvertently helped the writers of ‘The Lost Boys’ find their story by Ruthie Fierberg

In the latest podcast episode, Chris Hoch, David Hornsby and more reveal the makings of the new musical.

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Monday, March 16, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

‘Two Strangers’ writers, Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, reveal annotated sheet music for the musical’s opener by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, the duo behind the original musical, share insights about the construction of its story, characters and unique sound.

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Second Stage’s new artistic director Evan Cabnet on the next era of the esteemed nonprofit by Ruthie Fierberg

As only the second artistic director in the theater company’s history, Cabnet shares his approach to programming and his goals for the institution.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Monday, March 2, 2026

John Doyle says he’s not a ‘minimalist’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In his first book, the Tony Award-winning director specifies the difference between minimalism and essentialism.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Where did writer Duncan Macmillan get the idea for ‘Every Brilliant Thing’? by Ruthie Fierberg

The lore of the play starting as a monologue for a friend has become well-known, but how did Macmillan think of listing all of the reasons worth living as an interactive drama?

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

How to build a wig fit for the Broadway stage by Ruthie Fierberg

In this exclusive video, wigmaker and designer J. Jared Janas and associate Ellyn Miller demonstrate every step of making a wig by hand.

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Iconic costume-builder Sally Ann Parsons was going to close up shop — then this Canadian counterpart stepped in by Ruthie Fierberg

Now known as Rochefort Parsons-Meares, the costume house is poised to expand and innovate.

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Meet the award-winning milliner who crafts hats for ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Moulin Rouge!’ and more by Ruthie Fierberg

Arnold S. Levine has been building headpieces for Broadway for nearly 40 years — here’s how he started and sustained his shop.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Where glamour is extreme by Ruthie Fierberg

“Kinky Boots” tour makeup designer Jeff Knaggs offers a peek behind the curtain into the land of Lola.

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In the producer’s office: Brian and Dayna Lee on selling theater in a screen-driven world, expanding audiences and producing with a distinct mission by Ruthie Fierberg

From co-producing the “Angels in America” revival to leading the Broadway debut of “Giant,” Brian and Dayna Lee redefine the producer’s toolkit for their generation.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Designing a new, mind-boggling ‘Phantom’ faithful to its original conceit by Ruthie Fierberg

Scenic design adapter Matt Kinley shares how he conjures the familiar images of the musical’s original set while expanding its design for modern grandeur.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

What 5 Broadway ad executives want industry pros to understand about data, social media, AI and ‘moment-making’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Liz Furze, Callie Goff, Jeremy Kraus, Ilene Rosen and Matt Upshaw dig into the nitty-gritty of advertising in Part 2 of the advertiser’s roundtable.

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Friday, February 6, 2026

‘Operation Mincemeat’ adds February performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The evening show will now serve as the original company’s final bow.

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Multiple ‘Outsiders’ Broadway cast members set departure date by Ruthie Fierberg

Both original company members and replacements are set to leave the Tony Award-winning production in March.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ album nabs 2026 Grammy Award by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, more Broadway talent took home trophies in other Grammy Awards categories.

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Friday, January 30, 2026

How Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman got the gig to write ‘Hairspray’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In this exclusive excerpt from Shaiman’s 2026 memoir, “Never Mind the Happy,” the composer-lyricist reveals the songs that he and Wittman penned to get hired to write the musical’s T…

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Exclusive: New Broadway outdoor music festival announced for summer 2026 by Ruthie Fierberg

“The Festival” will feature the likes of performers Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, Casey Likes and Joy Woods, as well as composers Jason Robert Brown, Tom Kitt and more.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Little-known theater jobs: dance captain by Ruthie Fierberg

As “& Juliet”’s Romy Vuksan explains, being a dance captain is much more than just knowing choreography.

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Monday, January 26, 2026

6 incredible stories from the veteran workers of Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

During Broadway Salutes 2026, Broadway News caught up with honorees who shared fascinating memories of dancing in “Cats,” designing “The Coast of Utopia,” fabricating prosthetics for…

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Sunday, January 25, 2026

Some Broadway shows cancel performances among New York City winter storm by Ruthie Fierberg

Most Broadway shows continued with performances on a snowy Jan. 25.

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