All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

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.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 06:21PM
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.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 09:00AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Broadway grosses fall ahead of holiday season by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Nov. 19, the 29 currently running productions grossed $27,060113.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 04:00PM

Ani DiFranco to join the cast of ‘Hadestown’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter will make her Broadway debut with the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 03:07PM

How Production Resource Group provides the gear and technology that fuels theatrical creativity on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Meet the company you don’t know about that touches nearly every show on the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 07:30AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

‘Chicago,’ ‘A Beautiful Noise’ and ‘Aladdin’ to perform on CBS’ coverage of Thanksgiving Day Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

The ‘Chicago’ routine will include a special appearance by E! News’ Keltie Knight, who spoke to Broadway News about what to expect.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 06:54PM

‘The Notebook’ announces complete cast by Ruthie Fierberg

The company includes Broadway veterans and multiple debuts.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 10:02AM
Monday, November 13, 2023

2024 Jimmy Awards sets date by Ruthie Fierberg

The National High School Musical Theatre Awards will return to the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 08:24PM

Steve Martin to be the voice of God in ‘Spamalot’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Monty Python’s Eric Idle announced the casting on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

SOURCE: Broadway News at 04:00PM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

‘Here Lies Love’ to end Broadway run by Ruthie Fierberg

The immersive musical opened on July 20 at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 12:20PM
Monday, November 6, 2023

House of Representatives vote to defund the NEA does not pass by Ruthie Fierberg

An attempt to cut funding for the National Endowment for the Arts was thwarted.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 09:00AM

What drives prolific playwright Theresa Rebeck by Ruthie Fierberg

Rebeck shares the root of her latest Broadway outing, “I Need That.”

SOURCE: Broadway News at 08:00AM
Friday, November 3, 2023

Grant Gustin and Isabelle McCalla to lead ‘Water for Elephants’ musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway production finds its principal cast.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 10:10AM

Exclusive: Digital marketplace the Broadway Exchange announces initial series of Broadway trading cards by Ruthie Fierberg

Spotlight Series trading cards were made in collaboration with the actors they feature — and will pay them, too.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Little-known theater jobs: house manager by Ruthie Fierberg

Get to know Molly Ackerman, manager of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ to open on Broadway in spring of 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

The jukebox musical features songs by Huey Lewis and the News.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 03:46PM

Brody Grant, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brent Comer and Jason Schmidt to Star in The Outsiders on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Initial principal casting is set for The Outsiders. The previously reported new musical will begin performances on March 16, 2024, and open on April 11 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Da…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Broadway theaters to dim lights in memory of Sheldon Harnick by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning lyricist behind “Fiddler on the Roof” and “She Loves Me” passed away in June.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 01:18PM

‘Shucked,’ ‘Spamalot,’ ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ and more to perform at 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

The parade and its broadcast will kick off at 8:30 a.m. for the first time.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 01:18PM

The Outsiders Announces Preliminary Casting by Ruthie Fierberg

Initial principal casting is set for The Outsiders. The previously reported new musical will begin performances on March 16, 2024, and open on April 11 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Da…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

‘Harmony’ producers and creators chart the musical’s long path to Broadway and how they plan to keep it there by Ruthie Fierberg

Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran, Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow reveal why it took 30 years to get to the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 09:25AM

‘The Outsiders’ announces preliminary casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical has found four of its principal players.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 09:00AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Multiple shows see decreases in earnings as overall Broadway box office slides by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Oct. 29, the 28 currently running productions grossed $26,480,578.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 03:17PM

The writers of ‘Wicked’ on how the musical has reached its 20-year anniversary by Ruthie Fierberg

Original novelist, Gregory Maguire, and the musical’s book writer, Winnie Holzman, discuss “Wicked”’s enduring lessons and its next translation to the big screen.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 01:52AM
Monday, October 30, 2023

Ato Blankson-Wood to Play Cliff in Cabaret Revival by Ruthie Fierberg

Ato Blankson-Wood, a Tony-nominated actor known for Slave Play, has been cast as Cliff for the upcoming revival of Cabaret. The previously announced production will begin performances on A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Ato Blankson-Wood to play Cliff in ‘Cabaret’ revival by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award nominee is the latest cast member to be announced.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 04:12PM

‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ to livestream final week of shows by Ruthie Fierberg

Through the League of Live Stream Theater, the Manhattan Theatre Club production will broadcast live around the world.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 03:41PM
Friday, October 27, 2023

Victoria Clark to adjust performance schedule in ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor won a Tony Award for her turn in the title role.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 05:02PM

Max Clayton will Join Chicago as Fred Casely by Ruthie Fierberg

Chicago is welcoming Max Clayton to the cast. Clayton will take over the role of Fred Caseley beginning on November 6 at the Ambassador Theatre. He will replace Marty Lawson, who will become…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:07PM

Max Clayton will join ‘Chicago’ as Fred Casely by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway veteran will begin in the Tony Award-winning revival this fall.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 01:48PM

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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
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