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Photos: Inside Opening Night of NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2026

Ruth Stage, in association with Neil and Nancy Weidner, is now presenting Ayn Rand’s Night of January 16th, directed by Theo Devaney. The limited 12-performance engagement  runs through Sunday, October 18 at Theatre Five at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street in New York City. Check out photos here!

Photos: First Look at THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Ruth Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2026

Ruth Stage, in association with Neil and Nancy Weidner, is now presenting Ayn Rand’s Night of January 16th, directed by Theo Devaney. Check out a first look at the cast in action!

Spotlight: THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Ruth Stage
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 7, 2026

You are the jury. Oct 7-18 at Theatre Row. Use code JURY16 or JANUARY16 for tickets.

Meet Maryam Basir: Off-Broadway’s New Kind of Triple Threat
by Team BWW - Oct 5, 2026

Actress. Model. Fashion force. Maryam Basir is a new kind of triple threat, one whose talents extend well beyond the stage and screen. Born in Detroit and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Basir is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has built a devoted social media following of more than one million, where her beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content has made her a formidable voice in the digital space. Her acting work includes starring as Lacey McCulloughin AMC’s Lace, leading the hit drama through two seasons in its title role, while her film work has been seen at the Sundance Film Festival.

Matt de Rogatis Joins NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Ruth Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

Matt de Rogatis, Chairman and Creative Director of Ruth Stage, will join the previously revealed company of Ayn Rand's Night of January 16th, directed by Theo Devaney.

Maryam Basir Joins NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026

Maryam Basir, star of AMC's Lace, will take on the traditionally male role of attorney Flint in Ruth Stage's Off-Broadway production of Ayn Rand's courtroom drama, joining previously announced cast member Christa B. Allen.

Christa B. Allen to Join the Cast of NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

Christa B. Allen, known for ABC's Revenge and 13 Going on 30, will play Karen Andre in Ruth Stage's Off-Broadway production of Ayn Rand's courtroom drama at Theatre Five at Theatre Row.

Zachary James to Join Ruth Stage's NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026

Grammy-winning actor Zachary James will play attorney Flint in Ruth Stage's Off-Broadway production of Ayn Rand's courtroom drama at Theatre Five at Theatre Row in New York City.

Ruth Stage Unveils Inaugural Season, Expands Beyond New York With Chicago Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

Ruth Stage announced its inaugural season alongside plans for a national expansion, marking a significant milestone for the emerging theater company. Learn more here!

Interview: Director Elizabeth Troxler Talks NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Ruth Stage
by Team BWW - Mar 26, 2026

Ruth Stage's production of Night of January 16th by Ayn Rand will take place next weekend. We chatted with the director, Elizabeth Troxler, about the show. Check out the interview here!

Matt De Rogatis Joins Cast of NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Ruth Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

Ruth Stage will continue its residency at the Jersey Shore Arts Center with Night of January 16th, following its acclaimed productions of Edward Albee's The Zoo Story and At Home at the Zoo.

Photos: AT HOME AT THE ZOO at the Jersey Shore Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

All new photos have been released from Ruth Stage's production of Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo  at the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Check out the photos below!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 5, 2026- Look Back at Broadway in 2025 And More
by - Jan 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

A Psychological Duel in Asbury Park: de Rogatis and LeBlanc Take on Albee
by Team BWW - Jan 2, 2026

This January, the Jersey Shore Arts Center will become the staging ground for a masterclass in psychological warfare. Under the sharp, unflinching direction of Theo Devaney, Edward Albee’s seminal masterpiece, At Home at the Zoo, finds new life in a production that promises to be as visceral as it is intellectual. At the heart of this revival are two powerhouses of the craft: three-time Emmy winner and daytime icon Christian Jules LeBlanc and acclaimed Off-Broadway actor and Ruth Stage Chairman Matt de Rogatis.

Ruth Stage To Present Edward Albee’s AT HOME AT THE ZOO At Jersey Shore Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

Ruth Stage will return to the Jersey Shore Arts Center with AT HOME AT THE ZOO, presenting Edward Albee’s full two-act structure that pairs Homelife with The Zoo Story.

Cast Set For Edward Albee's AT HOME AT THE ZOO at Ruth Stage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

Ruth Stage will return to the Jersey Shore Arts Center with Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo — the complete and fully realized version of The Zoo Story, presented with the approval of the Edward Albee Estate.

Interview: Matt de Rogatis and A ZOO STORY Presented by Ruth Stage 9/4 to 9/6
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 6, 2025

'The Zoo Story' is a searing one-act revival that stars three-time Emmy Award winner Christian Jules Le Blanc and acclaimed Off-Broadway actor Matt de Rogatis.

THE ZOO STORY Comes to Ruth Stage in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

Ruth Stage has announced its next theatrical endeavor: Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story, coming this September to the historic Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.

Ruth Stage's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Comes to the 2024 Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024

 Ruth Stage announced that three-time Emmy Award winner Christian Jules Le Blanc and actor/producer Matt de Rogatis will reprise their critically acclaimed off-Broadway roles of ‘Big Daddy’ and ‘Brick’ from their 2022 production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!