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InDepth InterView: Max von Essen Talks AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Tony Award Nomination, Paris Vs. NYC & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 11, 2015


Today we are talking to a spectacularly talented triple threat who has made a prominent name for himself on Broadway in numerous notable roles over the last two decades, 2015 Tony Award nominee Max von Essen. Discussing all aspects of his integral role in the celebrated new stage adaptation of classic movie musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, von Essen opens up about what the part means to him and his influence on its development from its early roots at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris to its opening on Broadway earlier this year. Additionally, von Essen shares his extreme enthusiasm for receiving a 2015 Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor In A Musical for his performance in the dynamic and dazzling musical spectacular, while also offering his affection for his fellow nominees in the cast and on the production team. Besides all of that, von Essen shares how his own life experiences have shaded his complex and moving characterization of his performance and the intrinsic part his own coming out has had in shaping his detailed and thoughtful acting work as well as breaks down the various elements that combine to create one of the most unforgettable showstoppers in a musical positively packed with them, the iconic 'Stairway To Paradise'. All of that and much, much more in this extensive conversation with one of Broadway's best!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics 5/09, Part 2- KINKY BOOTS, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 10, 2015


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our May 9 #SIP round-up! Check out Part 1 HERE.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics 5/09- AMERICAN IN PARIS, ZORBA, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 9, 2015


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup!

Photo Coverage: Meet the 2015 Drama Desk Nominees!
by Walter McBride - May 7, 2015


Just last month, Judith Light and Jessie Mueller announced the nominations for the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, with productions like Hamilton, An American in Paris, and Something Rotten! leading the pack. CLICK HERE to check out the full list. Earlier this week, the nominees gathered to celebrate at New World Stages and BroadWorld brings takes you inside the special day below!

BWW Invite: Attend SAG Foundation Career Conversations with the Company of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for a filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. On Tuesday, May 12 (2PM), please join us for a career Conversations with the company of the 12-time Tony nominated An American in Paris. The event will take place at NYIT Auditorium on Broadway (1871 Broadway New York, NY).

Photo Coverage: Fashion Parade at the Drama Desk Nominee Luncheon!
by Walter McBride - May 7, 2015


 Just last month, Judith Light and Jessie Mueller announced the nominations for the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, with productions like Hamilton, An American in Paris, and Something Rotten! leading the pack. CLICK HERE to check out the full list. Earlier this week, the nominees gathered to celebrate at New World Stages and BroadWorld brings takes you inside the special day below!

Photo Coverage: A Candid Look at the 2015 Drama Desk Nominees!
by Linda Lenzi - May 6, 2015


Just last month, Judith Light and Jessie Mueller announced the nominations for the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, with productions like Hamilton, An American in Paris, and Something Rotten! leading the pack. CLICK HERE to check out the full list. Earlier today, the nominees gathered to celebrate at New World Stages and BroadWorld brings you a candid sneak peek into the festivities below!

Photo Coverage: Inside the New York Pops' Gala After Party with Broadway's Best!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 5, 2015


Last night, May 4, 2015, The New York Pops marked its 32nd birthday with a grand gala evening celebrating the work of Music Honorees Kathleen Marshall and Rob Marshall and Corporate Honoree Carrie and Ted Pryor, Greenwich Harbor Partners. Serving as Honorary Co-Chairs for the event are stars Matthew Broderick, Renee Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. BroadwayWorld brings you a look inside the after party below!

SOUND OFF Special Edition: The 10 Toughest Categories At The 2015 Tony Awards
by Pat Cerasaro - May 6, 2015


Today we are analyzing the absolute biggest battles at this year's hotly anticipated Tony Awards, shedding a light on the most epic battle royales of the night with legendary leading ladies squaring off, British blockbusters battling it out with homegrown American fare, one of the fiercest Best Musical match-ups in history and some of the toughest revival competition in recent memory, as well. Of course, the Tony Awards will be broadcast on CBS on June 7, but for the next month we all wait with tongues wagging to see who will come out on top on Broadway's biggest and brightest night - before the eyes of all of America, no less.

BWW Awards Update 5/3 - FUN HOME, HAMILTON & More Off to Early Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - May 3, 2015


Voting runs through May 31, 2015 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/3 with just 27 days to go in voting!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 5/02 Pt. 2- Lyric Opera's CAROUSEL Takes Final #SIP, Plus PHANTOM, FUN HOME, and More
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 3, 2015


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our May 2 #SIP round-up! Check out Part 1 HERE.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 5/02- DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, GIGI, THE KING AND I, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 2, 2015


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup!

New '12 Tony Awards' Video Promo For AN AMERICAN IN PARIS On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - May 1, 2015


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS celebrates its Tony noms!

Photo Coverage: In the Photo Booth with the 2015 Tony Award Nominees - Kelli O'Hara, Bradley Cooper, Beth Malone & More!
by Walter McBride - Apr 30, 2015


Just yesterday, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered for the annual press event and brunch - and BroadwayWorld was on hand. Below, check out portraits of each nominee, courtesy of BWW's own photographer, Walter McBride!

Slew Of New Tony Awards Themed Video Promos For AN AMERICAN IN PARIS On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 28, 2015


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS celebrates its many Tony nominations!

Did You Know... Fun Facts About the 2015 Tony Nominees!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 28, 2015


The 2015 Tony nominations were announced this morning by Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis. If you haven't checked them out yet, what are you waiting for?! CLICK HERE to check out a full list of this year's nominees, and HERE for reactions from the luck few! The 2015 Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on Sunday, June 7th on CBS. Below, check out some fun facts about this year's nominees!

2015 Tony Nominees React - Max Von Essen - 'I heard my boyfriend downstairs screaming'
by Robert Diamond - Apr 28, 2015


Max Von Essen, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for An American in Paris

2015 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 28, 2015


Below, check out how each show fared individually in a list of nominations by show.

2015 Tony Awards - The Nominees React - UPDATING LIVE!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 28, 2015


We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld.com, and it's spreading! Follow us on BWW throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

2015 Tony Awards Nominations - Complete List; AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and FUN HOME Lead with 12!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 28, 2015


Check out the 2015 Tony Award nominees below and follow us throughout the day for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!

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