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Opened: March 13, 1992
Closing: January 24, 1993

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Photo Flash: First Look - REVOLUTION's 'Ghosts,' Airing 4/1
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 19, 2013


On REVOLUTION's upcoming episode, titled 'Ghosts,' a final act of heroism by one of their own saves the lives of the Charlie and the gang, but the loss devastates everyone and they must carry on with heavy hearts but increased resolve. Miles (Billy Burke) sets out on a mission with Nora (Daniella Alonso) to recruit his former Militia comrade, Jim Hudson (Malik Yoba) and enlist his savage killing skills. Meanwhile, Rachel (ELIZABETH MITCHELL) looks for a power source and a way back into the heart of her daughter Charlie (Tracy Spiridakos). Rachel also attempts to elude the grip of Randall Flynn (Colm Feore), her ruthless former boss and ally of Monroe (David Lyons). 'Ghosts' airs April 1 at 10:00 p.m. on NBC.

Mayans and Murder Mysteries Await in Rick Strout's PASSWORD
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2013


Author Rick Strout weaves a thrilling tale of violence and mystery in his new book, Password. When an innocent man is murdered, the protagonists investigating his death will travel from the modern day cityscape of corporate New York to the ancient Mayan ruins of Yucatan to discover an insidious conspiracy involving vast sums of money and a cabal of ruthless killers at its head.

Teen's Suicide Journal Can Help At-Risk Youth in Behind the Mask
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2013


Stories of unstable teenagers seem to dominate today's headlines, with tales of ruthless bullying, staggering suicide rates, rampant drug abuse, and unbelievable acts of violence.

BREAKING NEWS: Jane Lynch to Replace Katie Finneran as 'Miss Hannigan' in ANNIE Beginning May 16
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show 'Glee' as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, will take on another great tyrannical role as evil orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in the new Broadway production of ANNIE at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets). Lynch, a stage veteran of Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Second City, will be making her Broadway debut. She will play Miss Hannigan for eight weeks only, from Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, July 14.

BWW Reviews: TSU-San Marcos Offers Interesting But Muddy RICHARD III
by Jeff Davis - Feb 14, 2013


Texas State University-San Marcos Department of Theatre and Dance's current production of Richard III borrows heavily from recent and modern history, and while many of the unconventional choices pay off, some are a bit puzzling. Still, with its strong leading players, Richard III gives us an exciting and entertaining look at one of the most ruthless and evil leaders of all time.

Michael Bloodwell Pens New Murder Mystery, THE TRENCH COAT KILLER
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2013


In his engaging new thriller, "The Trench Coat Killer" (published by AuthorHouse), author Michael Bloodwell pens an engaging murder mystery about a ruthless serial killer disrupting a small town in Indiana.

TV: THE ICEMAN Trailer Released!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 17, 2013


Inspired by actual events, The Iceman follows notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski (Academy Award(R) nominee Michael Shannon) from his early days in the mob until his arrest for the murder of more than 100 men. Appearing to be living the American dream as a devoted husband and father; in reality Kuklinski was a ruthless killer-for-hire. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession.

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Remake Launches At Theater Barn Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2013


The Ridgefield Theater Barn is proud to present the world premiere of the pre-New York workshop of Ruthless! The Musical, by Joel Paley (book & lyrics) and Marvin Laird (composer). The creative duo direct and musically direct this production, respectively, and have re-worked their original 1993 Off-Broadway hit in anticipation of an upcoming run in New York. Performances will be Today, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, today, January 17th through the 27th, with Sunday matinees at 2pm.

Bovine Metropolis Theater Presents DENVER'S NEXT IMPROV STAR, 2/16-4/27
by Laura Meltzer - Jan 15, 2013


This reality show takes the idea of competition, and marries it to cooperation, and the results are spectacular drama and comedy for everyone. Usually in competitions being cutthroat and ruthless seems to be the best way to win. Denver's Next Improv Star at Bovine Metropolis Theater has a different type of competition. In Denver's Next Improv Star contestants not only have to take care of themselves, but they have take care of each other in the show in order to win.

The Ridgefield Theater Barn Presents RUTHLESS! The Musical, 1/17-1/27
by Samantha Vega - Jan 10, 2013


Don't miss this world premiere, pre-New York workshop 'remake' of the outrageous, award-winning musical comedy, directed by the author. 'Some kids will do anything to get a part. Anything!'

TV: Behind the Scenes of GANGSTER SQUAD
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2013


Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and--if he has his way--every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It's enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop... except, perhaps, for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders led by Sgt. John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) and Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling), who come together to try to tear Cohen's world apart.

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Remake to Be Launched At Theater Barn, 1/17
by Emily Stubbs - Jan 9, 2013


The Ridgefield Theater Barn is proud to present the world premiere of the pre-New York workshop of Ruthless! The Musical, by Joel Paley (book & lyrics) and Marvin Laird (composer). The creative duo direct and musically direct this production, respectively, and have re-worked their original 1993 Off-Broadway hit in anticipation of an upcoming run in New York. Performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, January 17th through the 27th, with Sunday matinees at 2pm.

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Surfer Flick DRIFT
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 17, 2012


In the 1970s two brothers battle killer waves, a conservative society, and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry. DRIFT stars Sam Worthington, Xavier Samuel, and Lesley-Ann Brandt. Check out a first look at the surfer-flick DRIFT below!

BATMAN #15 Lands in Stores Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2012


From the critically revered and New York Times bestselling creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo, the issue made some major revelations about Gotham City's Clown Prince of Crime and his ruthless plans to annihilate The Dark Knight's allies. And with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger for an ending, BATMAN #14 already had us clamoring for more. So what's coming next?

Photo Flash: First Look - BURN NOTICE's 'Best Laid Plans,' Airing 12/6
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 30, 2012


'Best Laid Plans' - Michael brokers a deal selling an expensive piece of technology to a ruthless thief. But things become complicated when Sam is dragged in as part of a high stakes robbery. Meanwhile, Madeline goes to Barry to ask for a dangerous favor.

Investigation Discovery to Air NIGHTMARE CHRISTMAS Special on 12/13
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2012


Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. A time of giving. A time of good cheer. But there's something strange in the eggnog this holiday season and it's all on display in Investigation Discovery's new one-hour special, NIGHTMARE CHRISTMAS. A naughty husband pays the price for opening his gifts five days early. Then, a Christmas Day caper sends a congregation into chaos when greedy Grinches make off with the church donations. And a ruthless thug gives Christmas re-gifting a macabre twist when he bestows his mother with a lavish but bloodstained robe, brutally unraveled off a recent victim. Using Investigation Discovery's signature recreations and interviews paired with all the classic elements of a retro Christmas special - including a holiday score, wintery motifs, and a narrator that sounds like Kris Kringle himself - NIGHTMARE CHRISTMAS premieres Thursday, December 13 at 10 PM E/P.

BATMAN #15 to Land in Stores 12/12
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2012


From the critically revered and New York Times bestselling creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo, the issue made some major revelations about Gotham City's Clown Prince of Crime and his ruthless plans to annihilate The Dark Knight's allies. And with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger for an ending, BATMAN #14 already had us clamoring for more. So what's coming next?

Video Trailer: PUSHER - In Theaters Today, Oct 26, 2012
by Movies News Desk - Oct 26, 2012


Based on the edgy and explosive series by visionary director Nicolas Winding Refn (DRIVE, BRONSON), a London drug dealer (Coyle) grows increasingly desperate over the course of a week after a botched deal leaves him with a large debt to a ruthless drug lord.

Will Act For Food Presents THE TRAIN PLAY, Now thru 11/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2012


Will Act For Food will present the Chicago premiere of THE RECKLESS, RUTHLESS, BRUTAL CHARGE OF IT, or THE TRAIN PLAY, by Liz Duffy Adams, directed by WAFF Artistic Director Andrew Jordan, opening tonight, October 25 and running through November 17 at Oracle Theater.

Photo Flash: First Look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's RUTHLESS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2012


Little Theatre Off Broadway (LTOB) presents RUTHLESS, with book and lyrics by Joal Paley, music by Marvin Laird, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French. It is currently running through October 21. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.

Video Trailer: PUSHER - In Theaters October 26, 2012
by Robert Diamond - Sep 21, 2012


Based on the edgy and explosive series by visionary director Nicolas Winding Refn (DRIVE, BRONSON), a London drug dealer (Coyle) grows increasingly desperate over the course of a week after a botched deal leaves him with a large debt to a ruthless drug lord.

BWW Reviews: Kritzerland's Second Birthday Show a Smash at Sterling's
by Don Grigware - Sep 11, 2012


On Saturday September 8, Kritzerland live performance concerts turned two years old and Bruce Kimmel celebrated the event with a potpourri of The Songs That Got Away at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal, Kritzerland's newest monthly home base. Assisting Kimmel were regulars Dennis Kyle, Juliana Hansen, Jane Noseworthy, Lisa Livesay, joined this time by Kevin Symons, 13 year-old Jenna Rosen and sisters Sami and Sarah Staitman. There was not one guest star, not two, not three... but five, yes five and all exceptional talents: Back to the Future's favorite mom and TV's favorite Caroline in the City Lea Thompson, showboy Jason Graae and representing Ruthless, LA's 1993 runaway musical hit: Joan Ryan, Rita McKenzie and Lindsay Ridgeway.

Will Act For Food to Present THE TRAIN PLAY, 10/25 - 11/17
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 7, 2012


Will Act For Food will present the Chicago premiere of THE RECKLESS, RUTHLESS, BRUTAL CHARGE OF IT, or THE TRAIN PLAY, by Liz Duffy Adams, directed by WAFF Artistic Director Andrew Jordan, opening Thursday, October 25 and running through November 17 at Oracle Theater.

Drama Dogs Opens QUEEN UNDAUNTED: MARGARET OF ANJOU at Center Stage Tonight, 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2012


Drama Dogs presents QUEEN UNDAUNTED: MARGARET OF ANJOU, a one woman show that gives us Margaret according to Shakespeare. She is the only person to appear in four of Shakespeare's plays. Modest and girlish at the beginning, she becomes ruthless, vengeful and fierce. She loves, she hates, and she acts with intensity in a world where women were meant to be compliant and submissive-and quiet. Complex and ambiguous, her voice resonates down the ages.

Drama Dogs Presents QUEEN UNDAUNTED: MARGARET OF ANJOU at Center Stage Theater, 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2012


Drama Dogs presents QUEEN UNDAUNTED: MARGARET OF ANJOU, a one woman show that gives us Margaret according to Shakespeare. She is the only person to appear in four of Shakespeare's plays. Modest and girlish at the beginning, she becomes ruthless, vengeful and fierce. She loves, she hates, and she acts with intensity in a world where women were meant to be compliant and submissive-and quiet. Complex and ambiguous, her voice resonates down the ages.

Ruthless! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Ruthless! have there been?
Ruthless! has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1991, Off-Broadway which opened in 1992, Off-Broadway which opened in 1992, Off-Broadway which opened in 2015 and West End which opened in 2018.
What awards has Ruthless! been nominated for?
Ruthless! has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Off Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, it received nominations for Outstanding Director - Musical for Paley and Outstanding Lyrics for Joel Paley at the Drama Desk Awards. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Ruthless! won?
Ruthless! has won several awards, including Best Off Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. It also received the Outstanding Director - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Paley, as well as the Outstanding Lyrics award for Joel Paley. Additionally, Ruthless! was recognized with the Outstanding Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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