Ruth Westheimer News

 The 12th season of The White Theatre, produced by The J's reimagined Arts + Culture Department, includes something for everyone, from musicals and concerts to visual arts and literature presentations. The powerhouse season includes four locally-produced shows, several musical concerts, a choreography showcase and a new Artist-in-Residence offering with the Kinnor Philharmonic.

? The compelling, touching and often-humorous story of Karola Siegel, who left her family and fled from the Nazis to join the Jewish paramilitary as a scout and sniper and moved to America to pursue her dreams as Ruth Westheimer comes to life in Mark St. Germain's Becoming Dr. Ruth from Feb. 10-28 on Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe.

Walnut Street Theatre's 2015-2016 Independence Studio on 3 season continues with the fascinating life story of America's most famous sex therapist, BECOMING DR. RUTH. Directed by Jere Lee Hodgin and starring Jane Ridley, the production begins with previews on November 17th, opens November 19th and continues through December 27th.

Walnut Street Theatre is thrilled to announce the 2015-2016 Independence Studio on 3 season.

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) is pleased to announce the opening of the solo show, Becoming Dr. Ruth, starring Miriam Schwartz and directed by Craig Johnson. This regional premiere runs from tonight, August 20 - 30 at the Highland Park Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116.

Following the sold-out success of My Name is Asher Lev, Penguin Rep Theatre continues its 2015 season - the Rockland County-based professional company's 38th -- with Becoming Dr. Ruth, a play by Mark St. Germain. Directed by Stephen Nachamie, Becoming Dr. Ruth will be performed tonight, August 14 through September 6 in Stony Point, New York.

East Hampton Library's 11th Annual Authors Night was held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Field at 4 Maidston Lane in East Hampton, NY. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) is pleased to announce the opening of the solo show, Becoming Dr. Ruth, starring Miriam Schwartz and directed by Craig Johnson. This regional premiere runs from August 20 - 30 at the Highland Park Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116.

Chester Theatre Company will explore mother-daughter relationships in the 3rd play of its 26th Season, MEMORY HOUSE, by Kathleen Tolan. CTC veteran Debra Jo Rupp returns to CTC in this moving story about the complex issues raised by international child adoption. Performances will run from tonight, July 29-August 9.

Following the sold-out success of My Name is Asher Lev, Penguin Rep Theatre continues its 2015 season - the Rockland County-based professional company's 38th -- with Becoming Dr. Ruth, a play by Mark St. Germain. Directed by Stephen Nachamie, Becoming Dr. Ruth will be performed August 14 through September 6 in Stony Point, New York.

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) is pleased to announce its 21st season of staging stories about Jewish history and culture with themes universal to people of all backgrounds. MJTC is led by producing artistic director Barbara Brooks.

Chester Theatre Company will explore mother-daughter relationships in the 3rd play of its 26th Season, MEMORY HOUSE, by Kathleen Tolan. CTC veteran Debra Jo Rupp returns to CTC in this moving story about the complex issues raised by international child adoption. Performances will run from July 29-August 9.

Below, we share photos from the site's archives of the star both onstage and off. To all those who loved, knew, worked with, or had the pleasure of watching this enormous talent - he will be missed. 

Taking Care of Business Talk Radio... America's Home for Small Business News And Advice, Host Richard Solomon interviews independent television and film producer, Antonio Saillant about Sustainability within the Entertainment Business in Film and Television.

The three-time Emmy® award-winning, The Dr. Oz Show kicks off July with all-new, must-see theme weeks including must-know “Health Secrets Week” and “Detox Week.”

The Collegiate Chorale raised more than $300,000 at its annual Spring Benefit featuring the U.S. premiere of Kurt Weill and Franz Werfel's The Road of Promise at Carnegie Hall on May 7, 2015. Proceeds will go toward The Chorale's artistic and education initiatives.

Penguin Rep Theatre's 2015 season officially begins tonight, May 15, 2015, with the New York premiere of Small World by Frederick Stroppel, directed by artistic director Joe Brancato.

Penguin Rep Theatre's 2015 season officially begins May 15, 2015, with the New York premiere of Small World by Frederick Stroppel, directed by artistic director Joe Brancato.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire, are thrilled to announce the casting for Berkshire Theatre Group's 87th summer season.

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, announces its 2015 season, the professional Equity company's 38th at its home in Stony Point (Rockland County), New York.