Matt de Rogatis News

Ruth Stage Unveils Inaugural Season, Expands Beyond New York With Chicago Debut

by Stephi Wild — July 7, 2026

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

Interview: Director Elizabeth Troxler Talks NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Ruth Stage

by Team BWW — March 26, 2026

Ruth Stage's production of Night of January 16th by Ayn Rand will take place next weekend.

Matt De Rogatis Joins Cast of NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Ruth Stage

by Stephi Wild — March 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 — January 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.

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

by — January 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 — January 2, 2026

This January, the Jersey Shore Arts Center will become the staging ground for a masterclass in psychological warfare.

Ruth Stage To Present Edward Albee’s AT HOME AT THE ZOO At Jersey Shore Arts Center

by A.A. Cristi — December 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 — November 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 — August 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 — July 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 — March 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 — December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards!

by BWW Awards — December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; TITANIQUE & More Lead

by BWW Awards — December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW Awards — December 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!