Ruth Hendel
Latest News on Ruth Hendel:
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Starring Darren Criss & Helen J Shen, Sets New Dates; (Jul 18, 2024)
Video: Watch Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Perform 'When You're in Love' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Jun 5, 2024)
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville' (Jun 5, 2024)
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Starring Darren Criss & Helen J Shen, Sets New Dates; (Jul 18, 2024)
Video: Watch Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Perform 'When You're in Love' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Jun 5, 2024)
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville' (Jun 5, 2024)
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.
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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 )
Date:
11/07/2023
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
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 )
Date:
11/07/2023
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
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Productions
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical
Ruth HendelShuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play
Ruth HendelKing Charles III
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play
Ruth HendelArthur Miller's A View from the Bridge
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play
Ruth HendelArthur Miller's The Crucible
winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Play
Ruth Hendel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play
Ruth Hendel, This is Our Youth
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical
Ruth Hendel, After Midnight
winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Musical
Ruth Hendel, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Play
Ruth Hendel, A Raisin in the Sun
winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Play
Ruth Hendel, Death of a Salesman
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Play
Ruth Hendel, 33 Variations
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Musical
Ruth Hendel, Passing Strange
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Special Theatrical Event
Ruth Hendel, Kiki & Herb Alive on Broadway
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play
Ruth Hendel, The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Musical
Ruth Hendel, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Play
Ruth Hendel, A Raisin in the Sun
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Play
Ruth Hendel, Our Lady of 121st Street
winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Unique Theatrical Experience
Ruth Hendel, The Exonerated
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Play
Ruth Hendel, Metamorphoses
Videos
VIDEO: So Fetch! Watch Lindsay Lohan Recite Her Favorite MEAN GIRLS Quotes
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2018
STAGE TUBE: Mark Haddon and Simon Stephens On Bringing THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME to Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Mark Haddon and Simon Stephens on Bringing 'CURIOUS CASE' to Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2014
Fantasia Barrino to Lead AFTER MIDNIGHT on Broadway; Opens at Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Nov. 3!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2013
VIDEO: Fantasia Barrino to Join COTTON CLUB PARADE; Announces Plans on TODAY!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Inside the PRISCILLA Photo Shoot with Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon, and Will Swenson!!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2011
STAGE TUBE: Gay Couple Gets Engaged at Priscilla Queen of the Desert
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 14, 2011
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Celebrates Marriage Equality!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2011
STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson and PRISCILLA Cast Perform on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2011
STAGE TUBE: Lizzy Gardiner on Her PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Inspiration
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 5, 2011
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast Celebrates Pride at NYC Parade!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2011
News
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Starring Darren Criss & Helen J Shen, Sets New Dates;
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.
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.
Video: Watch Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Perform 'When You're in Love' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
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!
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!
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'
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!
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!
Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
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!
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!
ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now
Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!
Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
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!
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!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration
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!
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!
Photos: Debra Messing, Shoshana Bean, Tovah Feldshuh & More Celebrate SHABBAT ON BROADWAY
See photos of Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean and more at Shabbat on Broadway.
See photos of Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean and more at Shabbat on Broadway.
APPROPRIATE is a Revival, Tonys Seek New Spokesperson, and Shabbat Comes to Broadway
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.
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.
Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
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!
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!
Lynn Nottage to be Honored at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 22nd Monte Cristo Award Gala
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.
Cynthia Nixon & Kevin Jennings to be Honored at A TECTONIC CABARET Featuring Jane Krakowski & More
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!
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!
Goodspeed Musicals Launches GoodWorks, a New Musicals Commissioning Program
Goodspeed Musicals has launched GoodWorks, its first formal commissioning program to support the creation and development of musicals that celebrate inspiring and transformational stories.
Goodspeed Musicals has launched GoodWorks, its first formal commissioning program to support the creation and development of musicals that celebrate inspiring and transformational stories.
Lisa Fishman & Michael Nigro Complete the Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has announced final casting for their seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals.
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has announced final casting for their seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Announces Additional Casting
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has announced additional casting for their upcoming seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world's most beloved musicals.
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has announced additional casting for their upcoming seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world's most beloved musicals.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Will Return Off-Broadway This Fall Starring Steven Skybell
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will present a seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world's most beloved musicals. The production, a New York Times Critic's Pick, will play a strictly limited seven-week return engagement from November 13, 2022 to January 1, 2023 Off-Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will present a seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world's most beloved musicals. The production, a New York Times Critic's Pick, will play a strictly limited seven-week return engagement from November 13, 2022 to January 1, 2023 Off-Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LEGALLY BLONDE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
All new rehearsal images have been released from Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
All new rehearsal images have been released from Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Photos: Rehearsals Begin for A WALK ON THE MOON At George Street Playhouse
George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
Photos: First Look at Jackie Burns, Jonah Platt & More in A WALK ON THE MOON Rehearsals
George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
George Street Playhouse shared photos today from the first rehearsal for the East Coast premiere of the new musical A Walk on the Moon, which begins preview performances April 26 and opens May 6 at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, only a short train ride from New York City.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Ruth Hendel been nominated for?
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.
What awards has Ruth Hendel won?
Ruth Hendel has won several prestigious awards, including Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Play at the Tony Awards for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Best Revival of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for A Raisin in the Sun, Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for Death of a Salesman, and Unique Theatrical Experience at The Lortels for The Exonerated.
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