Ruth Hendel
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher (Apr 10, 2026)
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording (Apr 7, 2026)
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight (Apr 6, 2026)
BIO
Ruth's Broadway credits include: In The Heights; Passing Strange; Legally Blonde; Kiki & Herb Alive on Broadway; High Fidelity; The Lieutenant of Inishmore; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Caroline, Or Change; A Raisin in the Sun; Golda's Balcony; Frozen; ‘Night Mother; Steel Magnolias; Barefoot in the Park; Metamorphoses. Off-Broadway: Altar Boyz; Our Lady of 121st Street; The Exonerated; Red Light Winter; tick tick…Boom!. Los Angeles: As Much As You Can. Ruth is on the boards of the LAByrith Theater, The Play Company and the Yale School of Drama Leadership Committee; She is vice-chair, and Stephen is Treasurer of the Eugene O'Neill Theater in Waterford, CT. Stephen also serves on the boards of The New Group, The Culture Project, Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company and on the Board of Visitors of the Yale School of Music.
Photos
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Ruth Hendel attends the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater )
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: (L-R) Preston Whiteway, Scott Gilmore, Ruth Hendel and guest attend the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater )
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Ruth HendelShuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Ruth HendelKing Charles III
winner
Ruth HendelArthur Miller's A View from the Bridge
Ruth HendelArthur Miller's The Crucible
winner
Ruth Hendel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Ruth Hendel, This is Our Youth
Ruth Hendel, After Midnight
winner
Ruth Hendel, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
winner
Ruth Hendel, A Raisin in the Sun
winner
Ruth Hendel, Death of a Salesman
Ruth Hendel, 33 Variations
Ruth Hendel, Passing Strange
Ruth Hendel, Kiki & Herb Alive on Broadway
Ruth Hendel, The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Ruth Hendel, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Ruth Hendel, A Raisin in the Sun
Ruth Hendel, Our Lady of 121st Street
winner
Ruth Hendel, The Exonerated
Ruth Hendel, Metamorphoses
Videos
#TBT To Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway Debut in IN THE HEIGHTS
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - 2018-12-27 14:16:38
VIDEO: So Fetch! Watch Lindsay Lohan Recite Her Favorite MEAN GIRLS Quotes
by Stephi Wild - 2018-02-06 09:17:53
In Performance Video: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Tony Danza Performs 'A Little Luck'
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-01-20 08:28:15
STAGE TUBE: Mark Haddon and Simon Stephens On Bringing THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME to Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-09-10 11:59:56
STAGE TUBE: Mark Haddon and Simon Stephens on Bringing 'CURIOUS CASE' to Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-08-21 12:48:40
Fantasia Barrino to Lead AFTER MIDNIGHT on Broadway; Opens at Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Nov. 3!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-06-24 16:02:55
VIDEO: Fantasia Barrino to Join COTTON CLUB PARADE; Announces Plans on TODAY!
by BWW News Desk - 2013-06-17 18:04:38
STAGE TUBE: Bette Midler Talks I'LL EAT YOU LAST on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stage Tube - 2013-06-02 11:30:16
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured on CURTAIN UP!
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-08-22 15:11:34
STAGE TUBE: Inside the PRISCILLA Photo Shoot with Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon, and Will Swenson!!
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-08-19 09:38:14
STAGE TUBE: Gay Couple Gets Engaged at Priscilla Queen of the Desert
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-08-14 15:36:02
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Celebrates Marriage Equality!
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-07-28 10:48:38
STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson and PRISCILLA Cast Perform on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-07-14 10:43:41
STAGE TUBE: Lizzy Gardiner on Her PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Inspiration
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-07-05 18:28:00
News
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026
Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026
Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new track follows Lea Michele's 'Nobody's Side,' which was released last month. Nicholas Christopher's 'Anthem' was made available last week.
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The album will be released on CD and vinyl later this year.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026
xProducers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions have just announced that Chess will record a Broadway cast album on Monday, January 26, 2026. A release date will be announced shortly.
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025
Maybe Happy Ending: Original Broadway Cast Recording is available on CD now! The album was released in streaming and digital formats earlier this season. Learn more here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
See the full cast of Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shaw. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024
The producers of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending have released a new music video of the song “When You’re in Love,” starring Darren Criss (“Oliver”) and Helen J Shen (“Claire”) by Will Aronson and Hue Park, directed by Michael Arden from the upcoming musical. Watch the video!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024
The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024
Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024
Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024
On Monday, Feb. 12, Waterwell, the theater company founded by Arian Moayed and Tom Ridgely celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a party at Greenpoint Loft featuring cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, and performances by past Waterwell artists as well as current students and alums of the Waterwell Drama Program. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 2, 2024
See photos of Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean and more at Shabbat on Broadway.
by Cara Joy David - Jan 29, 2024
I like to do one topic per week, but on rare occasions, so much happens that a subdivided column is necessary. This is one of those times. Appropriate is a revival. The Tonys will have a new spokesperson. Jewish leaders are fighting against antisemitism.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023
Last night, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage. Check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2023
Hosted by Tony Award-winner Jane Krakowski, Tectonic Theater Project’s annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, will take place on Monday, October 2, 2023 with a cocktail hour at 6:30 PM and performances at 7:30 PM at Sony Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Play (Tony Awards) for King Charles III, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for This is Our Youth, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Play (Tony Awards) for 33 Variations, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Passing Strange, Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for Kiki & Herb Alive on Broadway, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Our Lady of 121st Street, Unique Theatrical Experience (The Lortels) for The Exonerated and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Metamorphoses.
Ruth Hendel has won the following awards: Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, and Unique Theatrical Experience (The Lortels) for The Exonerated.
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