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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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Productions

Ain't Too ProudAin't Too Proud
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Producer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Burn ThisBurn This
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
19841984
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Hello, Dolly!Hello, Dolly!
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
The Glass MenagerieThe Glass Menagerie
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
The PresentThe Present
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
The Front PageThe Front Page
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
The CrucibleThe Crucible
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
A View from the BridgeA View from the Bridge
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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King Charles IIIKing Charles III
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
The Gin GameThe Gin Game
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Fish In the DarkFish In the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Honeymoon in VegasHoneymoon in Vegas
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
A Delicate BalanceA Delicate Balance
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
This is Our YouthThis is Our Youth
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Hedwig and the Angry InchHedwig and the Angry Inch
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Of Mice and MenOf Mice and Men
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
After MidnightAfter Midnight
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
BetrayalBetrayal
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofCat on a Hot Tin Roof
 
[Broadway, 2013]
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Fela!Fela!
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Clybourne ParkClybourne Park
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Death of a SalesmanDeath of a Salesman
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
The House of Blue LeavesThe House of Blue Leaves
 
[Broadway, 2011]
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The Motherf**ker With the HatThe Motherf**ker With the Hat
 
[Broadway, 2011]
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Broadway BoundBroadway Bound
 
[Broadway, 2009] Cancelled
Producer
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Associate Producer
Brighton Beach MemoirsBrighton Beach Memoirs
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
33 Variations33 Variations
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
All My SonsAll My Sons
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
Fela!Fela!
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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Producer
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Associate Producer
Passing StrangePassing Strange
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
High FidelityHigh Fidelity
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Kiki & Herb: Alive on BroadwayKiki & Herb: Alive on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Producer
The Lieutenant of InishmoreThe Lieutenant of Inishmore
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Barefoot in the ParkBarefoot in the Park
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Red Light Winter
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Associate Producer
Altar Boyz
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Producer
Steel MagnoliasSteel Magnolias
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Altar BoyzAltar Boyz
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Producer
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'night, Mother'night, Mother
 
[Broadway, 2004]
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FrozenFrozen
 
[Broadway, 2004]
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Caroline, or ChangeCaroline, or Change
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Golda's BalconyGolda's Balcony
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Associate Producer
Our Lady of 121st Street
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Producer
Ragtime
 
[West End, 2003]
Producer
The Exonerated
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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Metamorphoses
 
[Broadway, 2002]
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


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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

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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Starring Darren Criss & Helen J Shen, Sets New Dates; Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Starring Darren Criss & Helen J Shen, Sets New Dates;
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.
Video: Watch Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Perform 'When You're in Love' From MAYBE H Photo
Video: Watch Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Perform 'When You're in Love' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
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!
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville' Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'
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!
Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now Photo
Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available 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!
ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now Photo
ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now
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!
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway Photo
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
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!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Award Photo
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024

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 Photo
Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration
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!
Photos: Debra Messing, Shoshana Bean, Tovah Feldshuh & More Celebrate SHABBAT ON Photo
Photos: Debra Messing, Shoshana Bean, Tovah Feldshuh & More Celebrate SHABBAT ON BROADWAY
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 2, 2024

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 Photo
APPROPRIATE is a Revival, Tonys Seek New Spokesperson, and Shabbat Comes to 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.
Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Aw Photo
Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
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!
Lynn Nottage to be Honored at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 22nd Monte Cristo Award Photo
Lynn Nottage to be Honored at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 22nd Monte Cristo Award Gala
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. 
Cynthia Nixon & Kevin Jennings to be Honored at A TECTONIC CABARET Featuring Jane Kra Photo
Cynthia Nixon & Kevin Jennings to be Honored at A TECTONIC CABARET Featuring Jane Krakowski & More
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!
Goodspeed Musicals Launches GoodWorks, a New Musicals Commissioning Program Photo
Goodspeed Musicals Launches GoodWorks, a New Musicals Commissioning Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022

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 Photo
Lisa Fishman & Michael Nigro Complete the Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022

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 Photo
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Announces Additional Casting
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022

 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 Sky Photo
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Will Return Off-Broadway This Fall Starring Steven Skybell
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2022

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 Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LEGALLY BLONDE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022

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 Photo
Photos: Rehearsals Begin for A WALK ON THE MOON At George Street Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022

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 Rehearsa Photo
Photos: First Look at Jackie Burns, Jonah Platt & More in A WALK ON THE MOON Rehearsals
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2022

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.
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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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