Ruthie Fierberg is an arts journalist based in New York City and creator and host of the podcast Why We Theater. As the former Executive Editor of Features and Branded Content at Playbill, Ruthie spent five years creating innovative and engaging content through in-depth written, multimedia, and video pieces focused on the arts. She also created and hosted Playbill’s Live From the Red Carpet specials from all of Broadway’s opening nights and the annual Tony Awards. A graduate of Barnard College, she has written for such national publications as Good Housekeeping, Parents, American Baby, Parents Latina, and Backstage magazines and continues to write freelance today. Ruthie has moderated panels for the 92Y, the JCC of Manhattan, Disney Theatrical Productions, BroadwayCon 2016–2021, the annual American Performing Arts Professionals Conference and continues to lendher skills to 92Y, Second Stage Theatre Company, and more. She has appeared on NPR, SiriusXM Volume radio, and a number of podcasts as a guest expert. A lover of theatre, tennis, and Bikram yoga, Ruthie is also involved with such causes as Covenant House International and The Actors Fund. Find more at ruthiefierberg.com and her podcast on Instagram and Twitter @whywetheater.