Ruthless! The Musical Revival 2015 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
One hour and 35 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: July 13, 2015
Closing: September 10, 2016

Ruthless! The Musical - 2015 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

St. Luke's Theatre
308 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036

When The Bad Seed meets Gypsy it's fun for the whole dysfunctional family! Beautiful and talented eight-year-old Tina Denmark will do anything to play the lead in the school play. ANYTHING! The question is... Where does such remarkable talent and unstoppable ambition come from? The answer may shock you when you see this award-winning Stage Mother of all musicals!

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RUTHLESS! Extends Again Through Jan 30 Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 4, 2015


Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of the Off-Broadway smash, RUTHLESS! The Musical, today put a new block of seats on sale through January 30, 2016.

STAGE TUBE: Audiences React to RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Stage Tube - October 29, 2015


RUTHLESSA 'shocking' new video from RUTHLESS! The Musical, featuring recent candid audience testimonials, debuted today on YouTube just in time for Halloween. Check it out below!

Photo Flash: First Look at New Cast Members Jennifer Diamond & Paul Pecorino in RUTHLESS! Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2015


Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of the Off-Broadway smash, RUTHLESS! The Musical, recently put a new block of seats on sale through January 2, 2016.

Off-Broadway's RUTHLESS! Welcomes Jennifer Diamond to the Cast Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 5, 2015


Beginning tonight, October 5, Jennifer Diamond will assume the roles of Louise Lerman and Eve Allabout in RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District.

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS Star Haven Burton Visits RUTHLESS! Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015


Haven Burton, currently starring as Lauren in Broadway's KINKY BOOTS, attended the Sept. 21st performance of the Off-Broadway hit RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL at St. Luke's Theatre. Burton's other Broadway credits include RENT, LEGALLY BLONDE and SHREK THE MUSICAL. Scroll down for a photo of her backstage with the RUTHLESS! cast!

Photo Flash: Original Star Laura Bell Bundy Visits RUTHLESS! Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2015


Laura Bell Bundy, star of the original production of RUTHLESS!, checked out the new production this past Thursday, September 17th. Bundy played the lethally talented 8-year-old, Tina Denmark, in the original 1992 Off-Broadway production. Her two understudies during that yearlong run also did well for themselves in the intervening years; Britney Spears and Natalie Portman. Bundy was the first to lead the standing ovation at the end of Thursday's performance. Scroll down for photos!

RUTHLESS! Creators to Offer Master Class This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2015


The authors of the smash hit musical RUTHLESS!, Joel Paley and Marvin Laird, will offer two master classes for musical theater performers this Sunday, September 20th in Somerville, NJ.

Photo Flash: RUTHLESS! Writer Joel Paley Takes the Stage as 'Tina Denmark' Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 3, 2015


Joel Paley has earned accolades for over two decades with RUTHLESS! The Musical, for which he wrote the award-winning book and lyrics. He also directed the original 1992 production at the Player's Theatre, as well as in L.A., South Beach, the record-breaking concert event starring Bernadette Peters, and the current smash Off-Broadway production at St. Luke's Theatre. If that isn't enough, Paley is also starring in the show this week as the 8-year-old murderous, uber-talented Tina Denmark. The role is normally played by Tori Murray who is taking a brief, well-deserved vacation as she prepares to enter sixth grade next week. She's set to return to the role tomorrow, and Joel Paley will offer audiences his showstopping take on the role one more time tonight at 7 PM. When asked why the 59-year-old Paley was interested in stepping into this seemingly impossible assignment, he merely shrugged and explained, 'The show must go on.' Scroll down for photos!

Photo Flash: Barbara Eden Pops into RUTHLESS! Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 1, 2015


Barbara Eden, star of NBC-TV's long-running 1960s comedy smash I DREAM OF JEANNIE, caught a recent performance of the Off-Broadway hit RUTHLESS! and she visited with the entire cast after the show. Scroll down for photos of her with the company!

Photo Flash: BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Stars Visit RUTHLESS! Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2015


The cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit RUTHLESS! The Musical met the stars of the live dance sensation BALLROOM WITH A TWIST, which is currently touring the country. And the sparks flew! It was a love-fest for the talented showmen and women after the August 10th performance of RUTHLESS! when the stars of both of both shows mingled and posed for photos. Scroll down for backstage shots!

Photo Flash: Cast of Off-Broadway's RUTHLESS! Performs in Bryant Park
by Tyler Peterson - August 10, 2015


The stars of Ruthless! The Musical appeared at 'Broadway in Bryant Park,' presented by 106.7 Lite FM, last Thursday, August 6th. Kim Maresca,Paul Pecorino, Tori Murray, and Rita McKenzie performed with composer Marvin Laird at the keyboard.

TV: RUTHLESS! Company Belts it Out in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 7, 2015


Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program this week - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of ALLEGIANCE, Amazing Grace, Something Rotten!, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, and RUTHLESS!. Below, watch as the Ruthless company sings 'I Hate Musicals,' 'Born to Entertain,' and 'It Will Never Be That Way Again.'

STAGE TUBE: New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette for Off-Broadway's RUTHLESS!
by Stage Tube - July 16, 2015


A brand-new featurette goes behind the scenes of RUTHLESS! The Musical, encapsulating the fun and frantic journey of this new production, and you can check it out below! RUTHLESS opened Off-Broadway this past Monday night.

RUTHLESS! Lyricist Proposes to Composer on Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2015


Romance was in the air at last night's opening of RUTHLESS! off-Broadway. 

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of RUTHLESS!
by Walter McBride - July 14, 2015


RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL just opened Off-Broadway last night, July 13th at St. Luke's Theatre. Book and lyrics for RUTHLESS! are by Joel Paley with music by Marvin Laird.  When THE BAD SEED meets GYPSY it's fun for the whole dysfunctional family! Tina Denmark is a pretty, charming and diabolical eight-year-old who 'was born to entertain.' With the encouragement of slick and overbearing potential agent Sylvia St. Croix, Tina will do anything to play the lead in her school play. The question is, where does such remarkable talent and unstoppable ambition come from? The answer is shocking in this award-winning Stage Mother of all musicals. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Inside RUTHLESS!'s Opening Night After Party!
by Walter McBride - July 14, 2015


RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL just opened Off-Broadway last night, July 13th at St. Luke's Theatre. Book and lyrics for RUTHLESS! are by Joel Paley with music by Marvin Laird. When THE BAD SEED meets GYPSY it's fun for the whole dysfunctional family! Tina Denmark is a pretty, charming and diabolical eight-year-old who 'was born to entertain.' With the encouragement of slick and overbearing potential agent Sylvia St. Croix, Tina will do anything to play the lead in her school play. The question is, where does such remarkable talent and unstoppable ambition come from? The answer is shocking in this award-winning Stage Mother of all musicals. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night after party below!

RUTHLESS! Takes Pageantry to a New Level, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2015


RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL opens Off-Broadway tonight, July 13th at St. Luke's Theatre. Book and lyrics for RUTHLESS! are by Joel Paley with music by Marvin Laird. Joel Paley also directed the original production as well as productions in L.A., South Beach and the record-breaking concert event starring Bernadette Peters. He will once again serve as director of the newest incarnation ofRUTHLESS!, with Marvin Laird on board as music supervisor as well.

Bernadette Peters Welcomes RUTHLESS! Friends to BROADWAY BARKS Today
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2015


The entire company of Ruthless! The Musical will join host Bernadette Peters at the 17th annual Broadway Barks fundraiser today, July 11th at 5 PM in Shubert Alley.

Bernadette Peters to Welcome RUTHLESS! Friends at BROADWAY BARKS
by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2015


The entire company of Ruthless! The Musical will join host Bernadette Peters at the 17th annual Broadway Barks fundraiser this Saturday, July 11th at 5 PM in Shubert Alley.

Ruthless! The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Ruthless! The Musical and what's the order?
Tina's Mother
Born to Entertain
Talent
To Play This Part
Third Grade
Where Tina Gets It From
The Pippi Song
Kisses and Hugs
I Hate Musicals
Angel Mom
A Penthouse Apartment
It Will Never Be That Way Again
Parents and Children
Ruthless
Tap Shoes
My Poodle Puddles
Sleep Now My Child
Montage
I Want the Girl
Unkie's Muncle

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