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Audra McDonald to Return to The Van Wezel, 3/22/2015
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2014


After winning her record 6th Tony Award Sunday night, Audra McDonald is finding her way back to the Van Wezel for an awe inspiring solo performance. March 22nd, 2015 at 7:00pm. Tickets on sale now.

ICYMI: BroadwayWorld's Mega-Roundup of All Things Tony Awards!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 10, 2014


Now that we've all had a sufficient amount of time to recover from the excitement of the big night, treat yourself today to some highlights from ALL of the festivities. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a Mega-Roundup of 2014 Tonys coverage!

Photo Flash: First Look at TONY Award Party - Barbara Cook, Florence Henderson, Constantine Maroulis and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 10, 2014


There may not have been 76 trombones, but Florence Henderson and Constantine Maroulis did excellent impersonations of librarian Marian Paroo and Harold Hill of 'The Music Man' fame, as they lead a 28 piece marching Broadway band into the Skirball Cultural Center in the new Guerin Pavilion/Herscher Hall to begin an evening of co-hosting for the Actors Fund's 18th Annual Tony Awards® Party. Check out the photos below!

Twitter Watch: Bobby Cannavale Live-Tweets the Tonys and It's Hilarious
by BWW Staff - Jun 9, 2014


During last night's Tony Awards ceremony, Bobby Cannavale (@bobbycannavale) took to Twitter to express his opinions throughout the broadcast. The result is one of the most honest and hilarious portraits of the show. Scroll down for highlights!

Twitter Watch: Ellen Degeneres- Can Audra McDonald Solve a Mystery with Just her Typewriter & a Hunch?
by BWW Staff - Jun 9, 2014


On Twitter Watch, Eleen Degeneres wrote ' @AudraEqualityMc has won the most Tonys in history, beating Angela Lansbury. But can she solve a mystery with just her typewriter& a hunch?'

Cheyenne Jackson to Make Provincetown Debut, 7/4-6
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2014


Cheyenne Jackson has starred on both 30 Rock opposite Tina Fey and Glee where he played the voice coach for the group Vocal Adrenaline, and will next be seen starring opposite Gena Rowlands in the feature film "Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks" releasing in theaters in early 2014. On Broadway, Cheyenne most recently starred in Encore's production of "The Most Happy Fella" at City Center, "Finian's Rainbow" (Drama Desk nomination), "Damn Yankees," "Xanadu" (Drama League , Drama Desk nominations), "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and," "All Shook Up" (Theater World Award, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle nomination). Off-Broadway he was seen in the orignal cast of "Altar Boyz". On July 4, 5, and 6, he makes his anticipated Broadway@ The Art House debut. SiriusXM radio star Seth Rudetsky joins him as pianist and host. For tickets please visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 508-487-9222.

Tony Winner Andrea Martin to Return to Provincetown, 6/28-29
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2014


Andrea Martin is a two-time Emmy Award winner for the critically acclaimed sketch comedy series SCTV, and is also a two-time Tony Award winner. She won her second and most recent Tony Award last June of 2013 for her performance as Berthe in the Broadway revival of "Pippin" directed by Diane Paulus and her first award was for the musical 'My Favorite Year.' She is currently starring on Broadway at Lincoln Center in "Act One" by James Lapine opposite Tony Shalhoub. She is also filming a new television sitcom "Working The Engels" written by Katie Ford ("Miss Congeniality," "Desperate Housewives") which is now filming in Toronto. On June 28 and 29, this comic star of stage and screen returns to Broadway@ The Art House for the first time since its inaugural season in 2011. SiriusXM radio star Seth Rudetsky joins her as pianist and host for an evening of music and hilarity. For tickets please visit www.markcortalepresents.com/the-art-house or call 508-487-9222.

Audra McDonald Coming to bergenPAC in May 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2014


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey presents history making six time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Friday May 8th 2015 at 8PM. See Audra McDonald live and in concert at bergenPAC performing all of her Broadway hit songs and so much more, tickets go on sale Friday, June 13th at 11AM. Be sure to reserve your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

BWW's In-Depth Look at the 2014 TONY AWARD Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 9, 2014


Today, BWW takes an in-depth look at the newly minted winners of theater's most prestigous award!

Photo Coverage: Party with the Stars Inside the 2014 Tony Awards Gala!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 9, 2014


Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actor Hugh Jackman returned last night to host THE 68TH ANNUAL TONY® AWARDS, broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on the CBS Television Network. The event marked Jackman's fourth time hosting the Tonys. For a complete list of the night's winners, click here! The party continued long after the stars left Radio City Music Hall last night. BroadwayWorld was there for the annual Tony Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel and you can go inside the night's biggest celebration below!

STAGE TUBE: Acceptance Speech Highlights of Lena, James Monroe, Audra, NPH
by Matt Tamanini - Jun 8, 2014


As part of BroadwayWorld's expansive, record-breaking coverage of the 68th Annual Tony Awards, we have put together the highlights of the ceremony's Acceptance Speeches. From Lena Hall's tearfully giddy speech, to James Monroe Iglehart's 'Praise Shout,' to Audra McDonald's overwhelmed tribute following her record-breaking win, to Neil Patrick Harris' classy comments.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 6/7-6/8/2014
by - Jun 8, 2014


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, June 8, 2014 - Sunday, June 8, 2014.

Gentleman's Guide y Hedwig son los vencedores de los Tony 2014
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 8, 2014


'A Gentleman's Guide To Love And Murder' (Mejor Direccion, Mejor Libreto, Mejor Vestuario y Mejor Musical) y 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' (Mejor Actor para Neil Patrick Harris, Mejor Actriz de reparto para Lena Hall, Mejor Iluminación y Mejor Revival de un musical) empatan, en una edicion facilmente olvidable.

STAGE TUBE: Audra McDonald Makes History; Her Six Inspiring Tony Awards Moments!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2014


As announced earlier this evening, Audra McDonald has just received her 6th Tony Award for Best Performance by and Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her role as Billie Holiday in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL. Below, BWW honors the Broadway legend by looking at her acceptance speeches, and her Tony performance from 110 IN THE SHADE - check out the videos!

Photo Coverage: 2014 Tony Award Winners
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2014


It's Tony Night and BroadwayWorld.com is all over the winners room, and will be providing coverage throughout the night. Our own Walter McBride is there to capture the winners and as they came off stage at Radio City Music Hall and went to meet the press.

Full Text of Tony Winners' Acceptance Speeches: Updated with All Acceptance Speeches
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 8, 2014


As part of BroadwayWorld's expansive coverage of the 68th Annual Tony Awards, we are providing the full text of all of the Tony Award acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the bizarre, and everything in between. Keep up with all of the winners' speeches on our continuously updated list.

Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Adam Gwon
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composer Adam Gwon continues the series on Monday, June 16, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street).

2014 Tony Winners - Show by Show Counts and Stats!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2014


Below, check out a complete list of tonight's winners - by show!

SOUND OFF: The 2014 Tony Awards - Diva History Is Made, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE Is Found & HEDWIG Really Rocks
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2014


'Wolverine in tap shoes,' and far beyond, Hugh Jackman brought the bravado and belted with some dynamite divas as amiable emcee of the 2014 Tony Awards, while A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER was the big Best Musical winner of the evening. Plus, newly crowned Tony king Neil Patrick Harris got lucky in front of an audience of millions in full crazypants HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH drag, while Audra McDonald made history by winning her sixth statuette. And, Oz course, a WICKED 10th anniversary, too!

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