2009 Tony Award Nominations Round-Up
by Eddie Varley
- Jun 7, 2009
Nominations in 27 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced by Tony Award Winners Cynthia Nixon and Lin-Manuel Miranda from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
Benanti And Mitchell To Present Creative Arts Tony Awards
by Charlie Piane
- Jun 4, 2009
Laura Benanti and Brian Stokes Mitchell will host the Creative Arts portion of the 2009 Tony Awards. At 7pm, viewers will be able to login at TonyAwards.com to watch the Creative Arts categories immediately prior to the CBS Broadcast. It is not yet known which awards will fill this segment, however last year's categories included Best Orchestrations and the Design awards.
GOD OF CARNAGE to Shut Down July 27 and Re-Open September 8 with Cast Intact
by Robert Diamond
- Jun 2, 2009
The Tony nominated cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE will extend their contracts through November 15. The entire production will take a 6 week summer hiatus beginning July 27 to allow the cast to fulfill previously scheduled family commitments. The production, starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will resume performances on Tuesday, September 8 and continue through Sunday, November 15.
The Purple Rose Theatre Announces Summer Acting Class For Kids
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 2, 2009
The Purple Rose Theatre Company is proud to announce the addition of a summer acting class for students ages 9 to 12. Kid Purple will be taught by PRTC resident artist Michelle Mountain and culminates with a live showcase performance for friends and family.
Dolly, Elton, Liza, Stockard and Poison Join Roster of 2009 Tony Awards Performers
by Robert Diamond
- Jun 2, 2009
Additional performances for the 63rd Annual Tony Awards® Telecast were announced today. Dolly Parton along with the cast of 9 to 5: The Musical; Elton John with the cast of Billy Elliot, The Musical; Liza Minnelli; Stockard Channing; and the band Poison along with the cast of Rock of Ages, will be taking the stage, joining previously announced performances by this year's Tony-nominated Best Musicals and Best Musical Revivals, including: Billy Elliot, The Musical; Guys and Dolls; HAIR; Next to Normal; Pal Joey; Rock of Ages; Shrek the Musical; and West Side Story.
Visa Signature Tony Celebration Airs in NYC 5/30, CBS' Harry Smith Hosts
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 28, 2009
CBS News The Early Show's Harry Smith will host The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration, a televised special celebrating the excellence of the 2008-2009 Broadway season. The one-hour Season Celebration will air on CBS affiliates across the country this Spring and will feature performances from this season's Broadway musicals including: Lauren Graham and Kate Jennings Grant from Guys & Dolls; Gavin Creel and the cast of Hair; Matt Cavenaugh & Josefina Scaglione from West Side Story; Stephanie Block from 9 to 5: The Musical; Carole Shelley from Billy Elliot, The Musical; Alice Ripley, Jennifer Damiano and Aaron Tveit from Next to Normal; Constantine Maroulis & Amy Spanger from Rock of Ages; and Sutton Foster, Leah Greenhaus and Marissa O'Donnell from Shrek The Musical.
'BILLY', 'SHREK', 'ROCK' and More Set to Perform On Tony Awards Telecast, Full Lineup Announced
by Eddie Varley
- May 28, 2009
Featured performances for the 63rd Annual Tony Awards were announced today. The Tony Awards telecast on Sunday, June 7th will feature performances by each of the Tony-nominated Best Musicals and Best Musical Revivals, including: Billy Elliot, The Musical; Guys and Dolls; Hair; Next to Normal; Pal Joey; Rock of Ages; Shrek the Musical; and West Side Story. Additionally, The Tony Awards will feature special performances from three touring shows - Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde The Musical and Mamma Mia!
TONY Awards Announce Roster of Star Presenters for June 7th Awards Telecast
by Robert Diamond
- May 26, 2009
Presenters for the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards® were announced today. Presenters will not only introduce the evening's various performances, but will also present the Tony Awards to the winners in each of the 27 competitive categories. Lucie Arnaz, Kate Burton, Kristin Chenoweth, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, Edie Falco, Will Ferrell, Carrie Fisher, Jane Fonda, Hallie Foote, James Gandolfini, Lauren Graham, Colin Hanks, Marcia Gay Harden, Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Lange, Frank Langella, Angela Lansbury, Audra McDonald, David Hyde Pierce, Piper Perabo, Oliver Platt, Susan Sarandon, Kevin Spacey, John Stamos, Chandra Wilson, and many others will take the stage in celebration of Broadway's biggest night.
Carey Crim's Comedy WAKE Plays Purple Rose Theatre 6/18-8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 22, 2009
The Purple Rose Theatre Company is proud to announce their production of the World Premiere comedy Wake by Carey Crim this summer. The production will enjoy an eleven-week engagement from Thursday, June 18 through Saturday, August 29, 2009.
Photo Coverage: New Dramatists 60th Annual Spring Luncheon
by Eddie Varley
- May 20, 2009
NEW DRAMATISTS, Tony Honor recipient and the nation's premiere playwright development workshop, honored the late Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Horton Foote with their 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award at its 60th Annual Spring Luncheon tribute, on Tuesday, May 19th at the New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, between 45th and 46th Streets). New Dramatists 60th Annual Spring Luncheon has been underwritten by Bob Boyett. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture the afternoon event.
Tony Nominated GOD OF CARNAGE Cast Speaks With USA Today
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 19, 2009
The God Of Carnage cast- Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden spoke with USA Today, answering questions about the show, their time together, and their thoughts on parenting.
'CARNAGE' Charlie Rose Show Cast Visit Segment Now Available Online
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 18, 2009
The Tony nominated cast of Broadway's hottest new play, GOD OF CARNAGE were featured guests on a recent episode of 'The Charlie Rose Show.' Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden all recently sat down with host Charlie Rose, to speak about the play, working together as an ensemble and the creative process.
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