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Amber Mildred Ruffin (born January 9, 1979) is an American comedian, writer and actress. She hosted her own late-night talk show titled The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock. She has been a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers since 2014. When she joined the show she became the first Black woman to write for a late-night network talk show in the United States.



In January 2021, she co-authored a book with her sister Lacey Lamar titled You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism which made the New York Times Best Seller list. They released a second book, The World Record Book of Racist Stories, in 2022. In 2022, Ruffin and her writing partner Jenny Hagel co-founded their production company Straight to Cards under their overall deal with Universal Television.

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Bigfoot! A New Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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Lyrics
The Wiz
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Additional Material
The WizThe Wiz
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Additional Material
The WizThe Wiz
 
[US Tour, 2023]
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Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Amber RuffinSome Like it Hot

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Amber RuffinSome Like it Hot

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Book of a Musical

Amber RuffinSome Like It Hot

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Tony-Winner Ben Platt to Join THEATER ADULT With Gianmarco Soresi At Joe’s Pub Photo
Tony-Winner Ben Platt to Join THEATER ADULT With Gianmarco Soresi At Joe’s Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Ben Platt will appear as a special guest at Theater Adult with Gianmarco Soresi at Joe’s Pub in New York City. The sold-out March 3 performance continues the recurring live comedy series celebrating theater culture.
Rose-Ingrid Benjamin to Debut WHITE AS SNOW at NYC Fringe This April Photo
Rose-Ingrid Benjamin to Debut WHITE AS SNOW at NYC Fringe This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Lakou Loulouz will present White As Snow written and performed by Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, directed by Kyle Brown, featuring musical direction and compositions by Katie James.
Photos: Grey Henson, Crystal Lucas-Perry and More in BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Grey Henson, Crystal Lucas-Perry and More in BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

You can now get a first look at produciton photos of the Off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, now playing at New York City Center Stage. The show features Grey Henson and more.
Video: Grey Henson, Crystal Lucas-Perry and More in BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway Photo
Video: Grey Henson, Crystal Lucas-Perry and More in BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

You can now get first look at footage from the new Off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, now in previews at New York City Center Stage I. The production is written by Amber Ruffin, Kevin Sciretta, and David A. Schmoll.
Video: Amber Ruffin Talks Relevance of BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Amber Ruffin Talks Relevance of BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 19, 2026

Writer Amber Ruffin recently visited The View to discuss Bigfoot! A New Musical, which is currently in previews off-Broadway at New York City Center. Watch the segment now.
Video: Grey Henson Shows Up in BIGFOOT! Costume for TODAY Visit Photo
Video: Grey Henson Shows Up in BIGFOOT! Costume for TODAY Visit
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

On Friday morning, Bigfoot! star Grey Henson donned his furry costume for a visit to TODAY, appearing on the morning show alongside writer Amber Ruffin to promote the new musical. Watch their interview and see Henson in costume now.
Photos: First Look at Grey Henson in BIGFOOT! Photo
Photos: First Look at Grey Henson in BIGFOOT!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2026

The highly anticipated Off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT! released first-look photos of Tony Award nominee Grey Henson as the titular character. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! Firs Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! First Look
by - Feb 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Amber Ruffin Shares Writing Process for Off-Broadway's BIGFOOT! Photo
Video: Amber Ruffin Shares Writing Process for Off-Broadway's BIGFOOT!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026

Tony Award nominee Amber Ruffin, co-writer of the off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the project and her introduction to music as a child. Check out the interview now.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!
THE WIZ National Tour Tickets On Sale This Week at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre Photo
THE WIZ National Tour Tickets On Sale This Week at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

THE WIZ will return to Chicago as part of Broadway In Chicago’s touring season with a limited engagement at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. The national tour includes Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., Sheherazade, Kyla Jade, D. Jerome, Cal Mitchell, and Elijah Ahmad Lewis.
Photos: Grey Henson, Crystal Lucas Perry and More in Rehearsals for BIGFOOT! Off-Broa Photo
Photos: Grey Henson, Crystal Lucas Perry and More in Rehearsals for BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

Featuring lyrics by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Amber Ruffin, a book by Ruffin and Kevin Sciretta, music by David Schmoll and direction and choreography by Danny Mefford, Bigfoot! will begin performances off-Broadway. See rehearsal photos!
THE WIZ Comes to Austin With Tickets on Sale Friday Photo
THE WIZ Comes to Austin With Tickets on Sale Friday
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Austin. Tickets for The Wiz will go on sale Friday, Jan. 30, for eight performances from May 12 to 17 at Bass Concert Hall.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 29, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Welcomes Bob the Drag Quee Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 29, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Welcomes Bob the Drag Queen and More
by - Jan 29, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: THE WIZ Lights Up Broadway San Jose Photo
Review: THE WIZ Lights Up Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - Jan 28, 2026

Opening Night of The Wiz at Broadway San Jose was dazzling, the kind of evening that reminds you why musical theater, at its best, feels communal, electric, and alive. From the moment the curtain rose, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm, and unmistakable joy, offering a vibrant and imaginative retelling of Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to Oz.
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL Photo
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2026

Featuring lyrics by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Amber Ruffin, a book by Ruffin and Kevin Sciretta, music by David Schmoll and direction and choreography by Danny Mefford, Bigfoot! will begin performances on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ahead of an official opening night on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Watch in this video as they all explain what the hilarious new musical is all about.
Interview: Marc Shaiman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT, His Just-Published Memoir, and More Photo
Interview: Marc Shaiman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT, His Just-Published Memoir, and More
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 28, 2026

To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.
TED LASSO Co-Creator Brendan Hunt To Premiere THE MOVEMENT YOU NEED in Chicago Photo
TED LASSO Co-Creator Brendan Hunt To Premiere THE MOVEMENT YOU NEED in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Emmy and SAG Award winner Brendan Hunt will return to his hometown of Chicago this spring to present his one-man autobiographical show The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt.
Photos: BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway Cast Meets the Press Photo
Photos: BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway Cast Meets the Press
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

Last week, the cast and creative team of the new musical BIGFOOT! took a break from rehearsals to meet the press.  The production opens off-Broadway this year. Check out photos here!
Review: New Revival of THE WIZ Lands at OC's Segerstrom Center Photo
Review: New Revival of THE WIZ Lands at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jan 19, 2026

If the longevity of a Broadway classic is judged by its ability to reflect both its historical significance and its present existence in popular culture, this new revival of THE WIZ is somehow caught somewhere between reverence and reinvention.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Amber Ruffin written?

Amber Ruffin has written 2 shows including Some Like It Hot (Bookwriter), Bigfoot! A New Musical (Writer).

What awards has Amber Ruffin been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like it Hot and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot.

What awards has Amber Ruffin won?

Amber Ruffin has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for her work on Some Like It Hot.

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