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Everyone knows Dr. Ruth from her career as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it. From fleeing the Nazis in the Kindertransport and joining the Haganah in Jerusalem as a scout and sniper, to her struggles to succeed as a single mother coming to America, Becoming Dr. Ruth is filled with humor, honesty and life-affirming spirit of Karola Ruth Siegel, the girl who became “Dr. Ruth.”

*Please note: The theater for Becoming Dr. Ruth is located on the 2nd floor and is accessible by stairs only.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Dec. 22, 2013.

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About Becoming Dr. Ruth

Everyone knows Dr. Ruth from her career as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it. From fleeing the Nazis in the Kindertransport and joining the Haganah in Jerusalem as a scout and sniper, to her struggles to succeed as a single mother coming to America, Becoming Dr. Ruth is filled with humor, honesty and life-affirming spirit of Karola Ruth Siegel, the girl who became “Dr. Ruth.”

Becoming Dr. Ruth, Starring Debra Jo Rupp, to End Off-Broadway Run Early
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Becoming Dr. Ruth, Starring Debra Jo Rupp, to End Off-Broadway Run Early
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Photo Op
Oh, That's a Big One! Debra Jo Rupp & Dr. Ruth Westheimer Celebrate Opening Night of Becoming Dr. Ruth
Enough with the Foreplay! Becoming Dr. Ruth, Starring Debra Jo Rupp, Officially Opens Off-Broadway
Curtain Up
Enough with the Foreplay! Becoming Dr. Ruth, Starring Debra Jo Rupp, Officially Opens Off-Broadway
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Hot Shot
That '70s Show Reunion! Danny Masterson & Laura Prepon Visit Debra Jo Rupp at Becoming Dr. Ruth
Ready for Sex Talk with a German Accent? Becoming Dr. Ruth, Starring Debra Jo Rupp, Begins Off-Broadway
Curtain Up
Ready for Sex Talk with a German Accent? Becoming Dr. Ruth, Starring Debra Jo Rupp, Begins Off-Broadway
Let’s Talk About Sex! Debra Jo Rupp and Dr. Ruth Westheimer on Bringing Becoming Dr. Ruth Off-Broadway
On the Scene
Let’s Talk About Sex! Debra Jo Rupp and Dr. Ruth Westheimer on Bringing Becoming Dr. Ruth Off-Broadway
Before Becoming Dr. Ruth, Debra Jo Rupp Meets the Press With Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Photo Op
Before Becoming Dr. Ruth, Debra Jo Rupp Meets the Press With Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Let's Talk About Sex! Tickets Now on Sale for Becoming Dr. Ruth, Starring Debra Jo Rupp
Now On Sale
Let's Talk About Sex! Tickets Now on Sale for Becoming Dr. Ruth, Starring Debra Jo Rupp
Debra Jo Rupp to Channel Celebrated Sex Therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer in Becoming Dr. Ruth Off-Broadway
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Debra Jo Rupp to Channel Celebrated Sex Therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer in Becoming Dr. Ruth Off-Broadway
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