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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Makeup designer Craig Forrest-Thomas reveals the creation of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’’s titular nanny by Ruthie Fierberg

What did it take to design and construct the Mrs. Doubtfire mask?

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‘Aladdin’ will become 14th longest-running show on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney Theatrical production will surpass a Schönberg and Bublil classic.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:21AM

Monday, August 4, 2025

She led TDF’s accessibility department for 42 years — what’s next for Lisa Carling and the programs she founded by Ruthie Fierberg

The longtime director of the nonprofit’s accessibility programs retired on June 30.

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Friday, August 1, 2025

What does the ‘Late Show’ cancellation mean for Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

Industry leaders Adrian Bryan-Brown, Lisa Cecchini, Lucas McMahon, Rick Miramontez and Matt Polk weigh in on the loss of Stephen Colbert’s platform and its potential effect on Broadway’s…

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Exclusive: Broadway marketing agency Situation announces key staff expansion by Ruthie Fierberg

The firm behind campaigns for “Maybe Happy Ending,” “The Outsiders” and more announces three new hires and an internal promotion.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:27AM

Monday, July 28, 2025

How roastmaster Jeff Ross chose the title for his new Broadway show by Ruthie Fierberg

The comedian will make his Main Stem debut with “Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:41PM

Friday, July 25, 2025

‘Hamilton’-themed menu items debut at H&H Bagels nationwide by Ruthie Fierberg

The partnership is in celebration of the musical’s 10th anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:48PM

Roundabout Theatre Company executive producer Sydney Beers talks about the nonprofit’s future by Ruthie Fierberg

Beers reflects on reaching 30 years with the organization.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:23AM

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Theaterly founder Kobi Kassal joins Lively McCabe Entertainment by Ruthie Fierberg

Kassal will support the development of new theatrical projects and more.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:20AM

Andrew Barth Feldman to join Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ for limited engagement by Ruthie Fierberg

Feldman will succeed Tony Award winner Darren Criss.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:30AM

Monday, July 21, 2025

What to expect from the Entertainment Community Fund’s anniversary celebration of ‘A Chorus Line’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, original stars Baayork Lee, Priscilla Lopez and Donna McKechnie share details below from the making of the musical and the five decades since.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:30AM

Sunday, July 20, 2025

‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ to be adapted for the screen by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers Tina Fey and Marc Platt have asked Kimberly Belflower to pen the film version of her Tony Award-nominated play.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:32PM

Friday, July 18, 2025

Little-known theater jobs: touring company manager by Ruthie Fierberg

Eric Armstrong keeps a tight ship on the “MJ” first national tour.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

When one software program was discontinued, Broadway musicians panicked — why it matters and how they fixed it by Ruthie Fierberg

While the shuttering of music notation software Finale made waves in the music world, the occurrence has actually led to a better outcome for Broadway.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

Second Stage announces new board members by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, current board members take new positions at the nonprofit institution.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:50PM

Research shows ‘dull’ ads are burdening your Broadway marketing budget by Ruthie Fierberg

Sine digital CEO James Dale and CTO Jake Bowser explain the results of their five-year study to help live entertainment rid their campaigns of wasteful ads.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:28PM

How to tailor your messaging (and placements) to domestic tourists and traveling New Yorkers by Ruthie Fierberg

Making an out-of-town impact

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Photo exclusive: Take a first look at Disney’s new ‘Beauty and the Beast’ tour by Ruthie Fierberg

Get a sneak peek at Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast from the reimagined 2025 tour.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:12AM

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Little-known theater jobs: head carpenter by Ruthie Fierberg

Ruth Richardson, currently of “Death Becomes Her,” explains her backstage duties as well as the structure of a Broadway carpentry department.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:30AM

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Exclusive: DKC/O&M to take on publicity for Lincoln Center Theater by Ruthie Fierberg

The nonprofit has switched from an in-house press team to an agency model.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:24AM

Monday, June 30, 2025

Writer Linda Woolverton and director-choreographer Matt West on revitalizing ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for the road by Ruthie Fierberg

Woolverton and West describe the evolution of the story from the screen to the stage — plus what’s new for this 2025 touring production.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:00PM

Friday, June 27, 2025

NYC initiative Materials for the Arts aims to integrate sustainable art into the lives of all New Yorkers by Ruthie Fierberg

The nonprofit diverts costumes, props, sets and more from landfills for reuse as supplies for visual and performance art.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:40AM

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Producers Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia never aimed for Broadway — then they produced ‘Oh, Mary!’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Along with Alchemation, the two producers surprised themselves with a Broadway transfer that’s made waves and won Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00AM

Monday, June 9, 2025

Unforgettable moments from the Tony Awards media room by Ruthie Fierberg

The hilarious and tear-jerking moments you didn’t get to see on the broadcast.

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: New York Library for the Performing Arts by Ruthie Fierberg

The library’s executive director reveals items in the collection, upcoming programming and more.

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: ‘Stranger Things’’s Edward Pierce by Ruthie Fierberg

Pierce is part of the illusions and technical effects team that earned a 2025 Special Tony Award.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: The Muny’s Mike Isaacson by Ruthie Fierberg

What you need to know about the 2025 regional theater Tony Award winner

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

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All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Makeup designer Craig Forrest-Thomas reveals the creation of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’’s titular nanny by Ruthie Fierberg

‘Aladdin’ will become 14th longest-running show on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

She led TDF’s accessibility department for 42 years — what’s next for Lisa Carling and the programs she founded by Ruthie Fierberg

What does the ‘Late Show’ cancellation mean for Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

Exclusive: Broadway marketing agency Situation announces key staff expansion by Ruthie Fierberg

How roastmaster Jeff Ross chose the title for his new Broadway show by Ruthie Fierberg

‘Hamilton’-themed menu items debut at H&H Bagels nationwide by Ruthie Fierberg

Roundabout Theatre Company executive producer Sydney Beers talks about the nonprofit’s future by Ruthie Fierberg

Theaterly founder Kobi Kassal joins Lively McCabe Entertainment by Ruthie Fierberg

Andrew Barth Feldman to join Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ for limited engagement by Ruthie Fierberg

What to expect from the Entertainment Community Fund’s anniversary celebration of ‘A Chorus Line’ by Ruthie Fierberg

‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ to be adapted for the screen by Ruthie Fierberg

Little-known theater jobs: touring company manager by Ruthie Fierberg

When one software program was discontinued, Broadway musicians panicked — why it matters and how they fixed it by Ruthie Fierberg

Second Stage announces new board members by Ruthie Fierberg

Research shows ‘dull’ ads are burdening your Broadway marketing budget by Ruthie Fierberg

How to tailor your messaging (and placements) to domestic tourists and traveling New Yorkers by Ruthie Fierberg

Photo exclusive: Take a first look at Disney’s new ‘Beauty and the Beast’ tour by Ruthie Fierberg

Little-known theater jobs: head carpenter by Ruthie Fierberg

Exclusive: DKC/O&M to take on publicity for Lincoln Center Theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Writer Linda Woolverton and director-choreographer Matt West on revitalizing ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for the road by Ruthie Fierberg

NYC initiative Materials for the Arts aims to integrate sustainable art into the lives of all New Yorkers by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia never aimed for Broadway — then they produced ‘Oh, Mary!’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Unforgettable moments from the Tony Awards media room by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: New York Library for the Performing Arts by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: ‘Stranger Things’’s Edward Pierce by Ruthie Fierberg

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: The Muny’s Mike Isaacson by Ruthie Fierberg

‘Kowalski’ announces Broadway aims by Ruthie Fierberg

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ ensemble wins Actors’ Equity’s 2025 Outstanding Broadway Chorus by Ruthie Fierberg

The plays of the 2024-2025 Broadway season offered audiences a timely variety of stories by Ruthie Fierberg

‘Sunset Boulevard’’s Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Francis and more take us inside their performances by Ruthie Fierberg