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Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway Brands

When a new show prepares to open on Broadway, the production typically takes a few hours out of rehearsal to host an event in which the cast and creative team members meet the press. Broadway News is giving you the inside track into the press room. Learn what to expect from new plays and musicals coming to Broadway with host Ruthie Fierberg.

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00:23:25

Introducing ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New...

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/11/22

A new, original musical has arrived on Broadway: “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).” Book writer and lyricist Kit Buchan and composer Jim Barne have brought their musical romcom to the Longacre Theatre — inspired by movies like “When Harry Met Sally,” “Crossing Delancey” and Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy.“Two Strangers” started in the U.K. before coming to America. It follows a young Brit (played by Sam Tutty) who has dreamt of New York City and comes for the first time for his

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00:36:52

ntroducing ‘Chess’ with Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and...

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/11/17

Nearly 40 years since “Chess” debuted on Broadway, a revival of the musical by Sir Tim Rice (“Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Evita”) and Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (ABBA) has opened on Broadway. But this “Chess” is more a revisal — It features the songs of the original (albeit in a different order) and a brand new book by Emmy Award winner Danny Strong (“Game Change,” “Dopesick”).In this episode of “Broadway Press Day,” host Ruthie Fierberg talks to Strong about rewriting the known “problem

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00:38:15

Introducing ‘Liberation,’ a personal history play

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/10/31

Tony Award-nominated playwright Bess Wohl ("Grand Horizons") and Tony-nominated director Whitney White ("Jaja's African Hair Braiding") each return to Broadway with the new play "Liberation." The ensemble play premiered Off-Broadway in the spring of 2025 and played a sold-out run with the Roundabout Theatre Company. Now, "Liberation" has transferred to Broadway for a limited engagement at the James Earl Jones Theatre.The production features the entire

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00:22:21

Introducing ‘Art’ with Neil Patrick Harris, James...

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/10/01

Two-time Tony Award nominee Bobby Cannavale, Tony winner James Corden and Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris return to Broadway in the first revival of Yasmina Reza's Tony-winning play “Art.”A comedy about male friendship, “Art” begins when Serge buys a white painting for $300,000. The purchase creates a crack in his longtime friendship with Marc — how could Marc be friends with someone who values something so basic, boring and trendy? And how could Serge be friends with someone who thinks

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00:28:09

Introducing ‘Waiting for Godot’ with Keanu Reeves and...

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/09/26

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter became best buds 40 years ago when they starred in what would become the first movie of the “Bill & Ted” franchise. Now, the two are on Broadway together in the latest revival of Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot.”As Reeves tells host Ruthie Fierberg, doing the play with Alex and director Jamie Lloyd was his idea. Here, Keanu explains why he reveres the play; Alex describes their long friendship; Jamie shares his vision and co-stars Brandon J. Dirden and Michael

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00:58:31

The Advertisers’ Roundtable: 5 Broadway ad execs get...

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/09/14

After years of building Broadway back after the COVID-19 shutdown, the industry enjoyed a resurgent 2024-2025 season. But the business is also at a turning point. Those who work in entertainment know about the “crowded landscape” and the need to “break through the noise.” As Broadway turns toward a new chapter, Broadway News wanted to learn from the advertisers themselves. What are the challenges of advertising Broadway shows in 2025? What are the innovations to which industry mavens need to pay

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00:35:48

Introducing ‘Punch,’ a new drama about the punch that...

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/09/11

In July 2011, 18-year-old Jacob Dunne was a renegade, running amok, selling drugs, partying and always looking for a fight. But one night, when he joined a brawl, he threw a single punch that killed James Hodgkinson. Jacob went to prison and, upon his release, nearly returned to the aggressive life he'd been living. But then James’ parents reached out with questions. What ensued was a restorative justice process between Jacob, David and Joan to repair the harm that was done. The true story is

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00:33:00

Introducing ‘Mamma Mia!’ in its return to Broadway

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/09/10

In 1999, “Mamma Mia!” debuted in London’s West End — and musical theater was never the same. It was the first show of the modern era to use a single artist’s catalog, namely pop sensation ABBA, to tell an original story that had nothing to do with those artists. “Mamma Mia!” became a massive hit and transferred to Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre in 2001.Today, “Mamma Mia!” has returned to the Winter Garden, where it is playing a six-month limited run.But the musical has evolved over the last 25

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00:17:29

Introducing ‘Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride’

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/07/30

Best known as Comedy Central’s “roastmaster,” comedian Jeff Ross will make his Broadway debut with his show “Take a Banana for the Ride.” The show begins performances on Aug. 5, 2025, at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre. Here, Ross speaks with Broadway News executive editor Ruthie Fierberg about what to expect from “Take a Banana for the Ride,” why it’s different from his usual roasting and what inspired him to come to Broadway. Want to be the first to hear these chats? ⁠Subscribe to broadwaynews.com⁠

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00:05:32

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’...

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/12

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, located at Lincoln Center in New York City, opened in 1965. It houses collections like the Jerome Robbins Dance Division, Music and Recorded Sound Division, Billy Rose Theatre Division as well as a circulating collection. According to the branch’s executive director, Roberta Pereira, it houses the largest known collection of theater photography in the world.This year, as the institution celebrates its 70th year, the Tony Awards have granted the

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00:06:54

‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ special Tony...

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/11

Each year, the Tony Awards recognizes outstanding achievements on Broadway with special Tony Awards. This year, one of those was bestowed upon the illusions and visual effects team of Broadway’s new sci-fi thriller “Stranger Things: The First Shadow.”To watch “The First Shadow” is to witness innovation in design and technical theater — in addition to its dramaturgical and performance accomplishments. “The First Shadow” leveraged the talents of illusions and visual effects designers Jamie Harrison

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00:10:11

The Muny’s Mike Isaacson

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/07

The Muny opened its first production on June 16, 1919. This year, 106 years later, the Muny received the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award.Current artistic director and executive producer Mike Isaacson joined the Muny in 2011, launching his first season in 2012. Isaacson is only the third person to lead the Muny in its history. Here, Isaacson talks about what makes the Muny special, how the theater has become a St. Louis institution and how the venue puts on a new production every week for seven

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00:27:36

BONUS: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ actors Nicole Scherzinger,...

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/07

“Sunset Boulevard” opened at Broadway’s St. James Theatre on TK, after a successful run in London’s West End. The four principal actors from the London production transferred to Broadway: Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Francis, David Thaxton, Grace Hodgett Young. Scherzinger and Francis are nominated for Tony Awards for their individual performances and “Sunset Boulevard” is nominated for Best Revival of a Musical.The four actors told host Ruthie Fierberg, executive editor of Broadway News, about their

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00:05:42

‘Oh, Mary!’ costume designer Holly Pierson

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/07

Costume designer Holly Pierson made her Broadway debut this season with the runaway comedy hit “Oh, Mary!” by Cole Escola. Prior to Broadway, Pierson designed for television, including the comedy series “At Home with Amy Sedaris.” Learn how Pierson designed character through costume for “Oh, Mary!” in this chat with host Ruthie Fierberg, executive editor of Broadway News.Want to be the first to hear these chats? Subscribe to broadwaynews.com today, starting at only $1 per month, and get early

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00:05:46

‘English’ director Knud Adams

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/07

After making his Broadway debut with “English,” Knud Adams earned his first Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Play. Sanaz Toossi’s play started Off-Broadway and won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.Hear more of the director’s insights, including counsel for directors taking on the work in this conversation with host Ruthie Fierberg, executive editor of Broadway News.Want to be the first to hear these chats? Subscribe to broadwaynews.com today, starting at only $1 per month, and get

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00:08:13

‘Purpose’ actor Kara Young

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/07

Actor Kara Young has been nominated for four Tony Awards in four consecutive years — and is the first Black actor (and only the second overall) to do so. Young currently appears in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Purpose” as Aziza.Here, Young tells host Ruthie Fierberg, executive editor of Broadway News, about her history-making moment, the essence of her character and the change in her from performing “Purpose.”Want to be the first to hear these chats? Subscribe to

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00:07:50

‘Boop! The Musical!’ costume designer Gregg Barnes

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/07

Cartoon character Betty Boop is known quite literally for her image. Costume designer Gregg Barnes used the illustration for the foundation of the look for “Boop! The Musical!”’s titular character to create multiple styles for her. In addition to Betty herself, Barnes created two distinct worlds in which the musical lives: a black-and-white cartoon land and multicolored New York City. The worlds collide in the number “Where Is Betty?” as you can see in this video. Now, Barnes is nominated for a Tony

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00:10:11

‘Death Becomes Her’ book writer Marco Pennette

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/07

Marco Pennette has spent much of his career as a television writer, so he knows how to write “down to the second,” as he put it. Those skills served him as he adapted the movie “Death Becomes Her” into a stage musical. Pennette packs a wallop in his Tony Award-nominated book for the musical, making room for the story the movie-lovers know, new twists, additional character development and joke after joke.Listen to the latest episode of “5 minutes with a Tony nominee” hosted by Ruthie Fierberg,

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00:10:11

‘The Hills of California’ actor Laura Donnelly

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/07

During the curtain call of “The Hills of California,” numerous audience members could be caught looking around for a “missing” actor. But there was no one missing. Actor Laura Donnelly played the dual roles of Veronica/Joan. But her complete embodiment of the two characters led many to believe that two different actors had played them.Donnelly is nominated for a 2025 Tony Award for her performance. In this latest episode, Donnelly describes her process of creating each character, her re-envisioning

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00:08:24

‘English’ scenic designer Marsha Ginsberg

Broadway Press Day with Ruthie Fierberg ·

2025/06/07

Marsha Ginsberg is a longtime scenic designer in the theater and opera worlds. She has such experience, in fact, that she is an associate arts professor at New York University in Abu Dhabi. But, until this season, Ginsberg had not designed on Broadway. That changed with “English”; and Ginsberg earned her first Tony Award nomination for her design of Sanaz Toossi’s play.Here, Ginsberg details why designing a simple-looking Iranian classroom was actually a fun challenge and how her time in Abu Dhabi

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