Ruth Hendel

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Ruth's Broadway credits include: In The Heights; Passing Strange; Legally Blonde; Kiki & Herb Alive on Broadway; High Fidelity; The Lieutenant of Inishmore; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Caroline, Or Change; A Raisin in the Sun; Golda's Balcony; Frozen; ‘Night Mother; Steel Magnolias; Barefoot in the Park; Metamorphoses. Off-Broadway: Altar Boyz; Our Lady of 121st Street; The Exonerated; Red Light Winter; tick tick…Boom!. Los Angeles: As Much As You Can. Ruth is on the boards of the LAByrith Theater, The Play Company and the Yale School of Drama Leadership Committee; She is vice-chair, and Stephen is Treasurer of the Eugene O'Neill Theater in Waterford, CT. Stephen also serves on the boards of The New Group, The Culture Project, Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company and on the Board of Visitors of the Yale School of Music.

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Ruth Hendel Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Ruth HendelShuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

Ruth HendelKing Charles III

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Ruth HendelArthur Miller's A View from the Bridge

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Ruth HendelArthur Miller's The Crucible

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Play

Ruth Hendel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

Ruth Hendel, This is Our Youth

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

Ruth Hendel, After Midnight

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Musical

Ruth Hendel, Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Play

Ruth Hendel, A Raisin in the Sun

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Play

Ruth Hendel, Death of a Salesman

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Play

Ruth Hendel, 33 Variations

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Musical

Ruth Hendel, Passing Strange

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Ruth Hendel, Kiki & Herb Alive on Broadway

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play

Ruth Hendel, The Lieutenant of Inishmore

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Musical

Ruth Hendel, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Play

Ruth Hendel, A Raisin in the Sun

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Play

Ruth Hendel, Our Lady of 121st Street

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Play

Ruth Hendel, Metamorphoses

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Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration

On Monday, Feb. 12, Waterwell, the theater company founded by Arian Moayed and Tom Ridgely celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a party at Greenpoint Loft featuring cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, and performances by past Waterwell artists as well as current students and alums of the Waterwell Drama Program. Check out photos here!

Photos: Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean, Tovah Feldshuh & More Celebrate SHABBAT ON BROADWAY

See photos of Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean and more at Shabbat on Broadway.

APPROPRIATE is a Revival, Tonys Seek New Spokesperson, and Shabbat Comes to Broadway

I like to do one topic per week, but on rare occasions, so much happens that a subdivided column is necessary. This is one of those times. Appropriate is a revival. The Tonys will have a new spokesperson. Jewish leaders are fighting against antisemitism.

Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards

Last night, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.  Check out photos here!

Lynn Nottage to be Honored at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 22nd Monte Cristo Award Gala

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage. 

Cynthia Nixon & Kevin Jennings to be Honored at A TECTONIC CABARET Featuring Jane Krakowski & More

Hosted by Tony Award-winner Jane Krakowski, Tectonic Theater Project’s annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, will take place on Monday, October 2, 2023 with a cocktail hour at 6:30 PM and performances at 7:30 PM at Sony Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Goodspeed Musicals Launches GoodWorks, a New Musicals Commissioning Program

Goodspeed Musicals has launched GoodWorks, its first formal commissioning program to support the creation and development of musicals that celebrate inspiring and transformational stories.

Lisa Fishman & Michael Nigro Complete the Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has announced final casting for their seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals. 

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Announces Additional Casting

 National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has announced additional casting for their upcoming seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world's most beloved musicals. 

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Will Return Off-Broadway This Fall Starring Steven Skybell

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will present a seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world's most beloved musicals. The production, a New York Times Critic's Pick, will play a strictly limited seven-week return engagement from November 13, 2022 to January 1, 2023 Off-Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LEGALLY BLONDE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

All new rehearsal images have been released from Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. 

Photos: Rehearsals Begin for A WALK ON THE MOON At George Street Playhouse

George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City. 

Photos: First Look at Jackie Burns, Jonah Platt & More in A WALK ON THE MOON Rehearsals

George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.

Jews Of Color Arts Fellowship 'THE WORKSHOP' Launches

THE WORKSHOP  today announced its inaugural cohort of 2021-22 fellows for the first-of-its-kind arts fellowship to support, nurture and develop professional artists and culture-makers who identify as JOCISM (Jews of Color, Jews of Indigenous backgrounds, and Jews of Sephardic and/or Mizrahi heritage). 

MIDWIVES Will Conclude Limited Engagement Today At George Street Playhouse

New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian's world premiere stage adaptation of his novel MIDWIVES will conclude its acclaimed limited run today (Sunday) at George Street Playhouse's new home at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The production officially opened January 24th to unanimous rave reviews led by Broadway World which hailed it as a?oeengrossing and unforgettable!a?? Chris Bohjalian's book, which has sold more than two million copies since its publication, was an early selection of Oprah's Book Club and its 2001 film adaptation starred Sissy Spacek.

Performances Begin Tuesday For New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER

Performances are set to begin this Tuesday, October 15th, with the official Opening Night on October 25th, for the new musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, presented by George Street Playhouse and directed by Jeff Calhoun (NEWSIES, GREASE, BIG RIVER). LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features book & lyrics by Steve Kluger (based on his best-selling novel) and music by Grammy Award winner Jason Howland (LITTLE WOMEN).

Broadway Global Announces 2019 Producer Of The Year Award Nominees

Broadway Global Announces Nominees for The 8th Annual 2019 Producer of the Year; Corey Brunish, Scott Sanders, Andrew Kato, Marc Levine, Ken Mahoney, Barbara Freitag, Elliott Masie, Wendy Radus Federman, Ron Simons, Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan Jr., Ruth Hendel, Stephen Hendel, Stephen Byrd, Alia Harvey Jones, Jada Pinkett Smith, Wendy Gillespie, Dennis Grimaldi, Richard Winkler, Jhett Tolentino, Douglas Denoff, Stewart F Lane, Bonnie Comley, Will Prather, Michael Andrew Rubinstein, Bruce Robert Harris, Jack W. Batman, John Legend.

New Home For George Street Playhouse Opens Tonight

George Street Playhouse has a new home at the brand new NBPAC (New Brunswick Performing Arts Center) which also serves as the resident home for American Repertory Ballet, Crossroads Theatre Company and the Mason Gross School of the Arts. The new cultural venue is set to open this evening (Wednesday) with an invitational gala at 6 pm at the Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater, the larger of the two state-of-the-art theatres at NBPAC. This special event will feature two musical numbers performed by the stars of George Street Playhouse's upcoming engagement of the new musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, based on the best-selling novel by Steve Kruger and directed by Jeff Calhoun (GREASE, NEWSIES). NBPAC marks a new era in George Street Playhouse's esteemed history of bringing world-class productions to New Jersey audiences.

Summer Flashback: IN THE HEIGHTS Opens on Broadway!

No me diga! While we wait to see the Tony-winning Best Musical In the Heights up on the big screen next year, we're looking back at the show's Broadway beginnings with this special video of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo, Mandy Gonzalez, and more on their opening night at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Check out all the footage!

Bryan Cranston, HADESTOWN & More Win at the 2019 Drama League Awards- The Full List!

The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.

Ruth Hendel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ruth Hendel has been nominated for various awards, including Best Musical for "Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed," Best Play for "King Charles III," Best Revival of a Play for "Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge" and "The Crucible," Best Play for "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," Best Revival of a Play for "This is Our Youth," Best Musical for "After Midnight," Best Revival of a Musical for "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," Best Revival of a Play for "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Death of a Salesman," Best Play for "33 Variations," Best Musical for "Passing Strange," Best Special Theatrical Event for "Kiki & Herb Alive on Broadway," Best Play for "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," Best Musical for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," Best Revival of a Play for "A Raisin in the Sun," Outstanding Play for "Our Lady of 121st Street," Unique Theatrical Experience for "The Exonerated," and Best Play for "Metamorphoses."

Ruth Hendel has won several prestigious awards, including Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, A Raisin in the Sun, and Death of a Salesman. She also won Best Play at the Tony Awards for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Best Revival of a Musical for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Unique Theatrical Experience at The Lortels for The Exonerated.

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