John Rubenstein

Review: PIPPIN at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Jun 15, 2025

This 1972 musical written by Roger O. Hirson with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz – yes of Godspell and Wicked fame – and directed by Bob Fosse, is the current production at BrightSide Theatre. It originally stared John Rubenstein as Pippin and Ben Vereen as Leading Player.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ Albert Bergeret Passes the Torch; 2025-26 Season Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) has announced that Founder and Artistic Director, Albert Bergeret will be stepping down into an Emeritus role after 50 years with the esteemed company.

Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2025

BroadwayHD recently hosted an event to celebrate the streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars on the red carpet here!

Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 27, 2025

BroadwayHD recently hosted an event to celebrate the streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars on the red carpet here!

John Wesley Shipp Headlines THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL at Judson Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Emmy Award winner John Wesley Shipp will play Captain Queeg in Judson Theatre Company's April production of Herman Wouk's “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial..' Learn more here!

STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2024

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!

2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards- Full List of Nominees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.

David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.

Matthew Broderick, J. Smith-Cameron, Victor Garber, Brooke Shields & More Will Star in Encore Run of LOVE LETTERS at Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2023

An encore run of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly is set, following sold-out performances this past spring. The encore run will take place this fall, featuring five performances with Matthew Broderick, Talia Balsam, Victor Garbe, John Slattery & more.

Photos: First Look at Laura Benanti and Matthew Broderick in LOVE LETTERS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2023

Performances are underway for Irish Repertory Theatre's Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ciarán O'Reilly (Endgame), starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti. Check out photos of the cast in action!

LOVE LETTERS Starring Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti Adds Performances at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre has added five additional performances for Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly (Endgame), starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti.

Interview: Jodi Long Talks A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC & Much More
by Gil Kaan - Apr 24, 2023

The second mainstage production of Pasadena Playhouse’s six-month-long Sondheim celebration A Little Night Music opens April 30, 2023 (with previews beginning April 25th). David Lee directs this 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music with a cast of 19, accompanied by a full-sized orchestra.  Jodi Long, who plays Madame Armfeldt, took some time to answer a few of my queries.

Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, Melissa Errico & David Staller to Lead THE LETTERS SERIES at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre will present The Letters Series, featuring Dear Liar by Jerome Kilty & George Bernard Shaw, directed by Charlotte Moore. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

John Rubenstein Celebrates Pippin's 50th Anniversary On MUSICAL THEATRE MELODIES Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022

The next broadcast of Rob Morrison's Musical Theatre Melodies will pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Steven Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson's Tony Award winning musical PIPPIN, featuring interviews with Tony Award winner John Rubenstein and songs from the original Broadway cast recording with special narration by Tony Award nominee Walter Willison.

Photos: First Look At THE SOAP MYTH At Southampton Cultural Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2022

Bob Gunton, a two-time Tony nominee, Drama Desk and Obie winner (Sweeney Todd, Evita, How I Got That Story) returns to the New York area stage after a thirty-year hiatus to star in the acclaimed drama The Soap Myth by Drama Desk winner Jeff Cohen open now thru Aug 28 at Southampton Cultural Center. See photos from the production.

BWW Review: Sedona International Film Festival Presents OUR ALMOST COMPLETELY TRUE STORY- A Perfect Gem Of A Love Story
by Herbert Paine - Feb 25, 2022

Mariette Hartley and Jerry Sroka sparkle in OUR ALMOST COMPLETELY TRUE STORY, a sterling account of their love story, told with humor and poignancy. One of the features to be screened at this year's Sedona International Film Festival on Saturday, February 26th at the Sedona Performing Arts Center.

Review Roundup: MORNING'S AT SEVEN Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2021

Morning's At Seven, Paul Osborn's treasured comedy classic, returned to New York this fall for the first time in 20 years. Directed by Obie Award winner Dan Wackerman, Morning's At Seven will play a strictly limited 12-week engagement, October 20 - January 9 at Theatre at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th Street, NYC).

VIDEO: Watch a PIPPIN Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2020

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a PIPPIN Reunion with John Rubenstein, Michael Rupert and Dean Pitchford.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: November 7-8- with Jessie Mueller, Armie Hammer and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2020

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, November 7-8, 2020.

VIDEO: Watch a PIPPIN Reunion on Stars in the House
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2020

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a PIPPIN Reunion with John Rubenstein, Michael Rupert and Dean Pitchford.