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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

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

Tony Award-nominated choreographer Camille A. Brown shares the message behind the movement in these songs.

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

The scenic designer earned his second Tony Award nomination for the new musical.

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

The Tony Award nomination marks the first ever for a production of “Romeo and Juliet” on Broadway.

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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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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Real Women Have Curves’’ Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez by Ruthie Fierberg

The composer-lyricists break down three of the musical’s songs.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Dead Outlaw’’s Andrew Durand by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor earned his first Tony Award nomination for his turn in the macabre musical.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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

For his Broadway directorial debut, Gattelli earned nominations for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

2025 revival of ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ recoups on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The mounting is produced by Jeffrey Richards.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Stranger Things’’ Louis McCartney by Ruthie Fierberg

In the first episode of this audio series’ 2025 edition, hear from the Tony Award-nominated “Stranger Things” star about the physical and psychological demands of playing Netflix villa…

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Friday, May 9, 2025

What keeps Tony Award-winning costume designer Gregg Barnes going by Ruthie Fierberg

Barnes shares his personal story as well as industry lessons learned as a guide for novices and seasoned pros alike.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Broadway advertising and marketing agency SpotCo announces staff promotions and new hires by Ruthie Fierberg

Managing directors Callie Goff and Stephen Sosnowski announce changes.

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‘Redwood’ to host post-show talkbacks ahead of final Broadway performance by Ruthie Fierberg

Dr. Chelsea Clinton and environmental activist julia butterfly hill are set to participate.

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The Muny named 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient by Ruthie Fierberg

The St. Louis venue will be honored during the June 8 awards ceremony.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

How ‘Dead Outlaw’’s writers discovered the musical’s signature sound and narrative by Ruthie Fierberg

David Yazbek, Erik Della Penna and Itamar Moses describe the origins of the Tony Award-nominated show.

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Monday, May 5, 2025

When Jeffrey Seller met Jonathan Larson by Ruthie Fierberg

In this exclusive excerpt from Seller’s new memoir, “Theater Kid,” the Tony Award-winning producer describes how he first connected with the “Rent” and “tick, tick…BOOM!” cre…

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Friday, May 2, 2025

Unions voice opposition to abolition of the National Endowment for the Arts by Ruthie Fierberg

Actors’ Equity Association responds to the May 2025 budget proposal that advocates for the elimination of the NEA.

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

AKA announces senior creative promotions, new hires as agency grows by Ruthie Fierberg

Lisa Lewis and Sam McMenamin are among the staff with new roles.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tony Awards Challenge returns for 2025 with Broadway vacation grand prize by Ruthie Fierberg

Predict the winners of the Tony Awards correctly and you could win a trip to see five Broadway shows and more.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Celia Keenan-Bolger to receive 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning actor will be honored for her humanitarian service.

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Monday, April 28, 2025

Little-known theater jobs: Broadway press agent by Ruthie Fierberg

Molly Barnett, a co-founder of Grapevine PR, has built publicity campaigns for approximately 25 shows, including this season’s “Redwood” and “Oh, Mary!”

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Sunday, April 27, 2025

The Broadway Review: ‘Just in Time’ is safe, swoonful concert-style theater by Ruthie Fierberg

To no one’s surprise, star Jonathan Groff’s got the magic, vintage touch.

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Friday, April 25, 2025

2025 Outer Critics Circle nominees announced by Ruthie Fierberg

“Death Becomes Her” leads the pack, as Cole Escola and Conrad Ricamora announced the full slate of recognitions for the 2024-2025 season.

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David Henry Hwang doesn’t mind being the butt of the joke — in fact, for Broadway’s ‘Yellow Face’ he needed to be by Ruthie Fierberg

The three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist explains why he structured the comedy as a pseudo-documentary and how putting himself at the center freed up audiences.

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