Broadway at the Oscars - BWW Rounds Up 2014's Theatrical Nominees
By: BWW Special Coverage Mar. 02, 2014
Onstage, in the studio or behind the curtain, theatre artists know what it takes to make ideas come alive for an audience. But that creativity isn't exclusive to the stage. This year's films showcased some of the Great White Way's most talented individuals, both in front of and behind the camera.
Whether it be silver screen giants -- those repeat award-winners such as AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY's Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts -- or behind-the-scenes stars, such as GREAT GATSBY costume designer Catherine Martin and FROZEN's composing team Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson Lopez -- we're rooting for all of our Broadway babies this awards season.
The Academy Awards will air live on ABC tonight, March 2, 2014, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres and featuring a performance by the great Idina Menzel. BroadwayWorld has rounded up this year's Broadway alums, so scroll down to learn more about the stars, and be sure to let us know your picks!
Meryl Streep
Best Actress in a Leading Role Her Nomination: 'Violet Weston' in August: Osage County
Who She's Up Against: Amy Adams (American Hustle), Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine), Sandra Bullock (Gravity), Judi Dench (Philomena)
Her Broadway Credits: Happy End (1977), Secret Service (1976), A Memory of Two Mondays / 27 Wagons Full of Cotton (1976), Trelawny of the "Wells" (1975)
Julia Roberts
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Her Nomination: 'Barbara Weston' in August: Osage County
Who She's Up Against: Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine), Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle), Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave), June Squibb (Nebraska)
Her Broadway Credits: Three Days of Rain (2006)
Judi DenchBest Actress in a Leading Role Her Nomination: 'Philomena' in Philomena
Who She is Up Against: Amy Adams (American Hustle), Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine), Sandra Bullock (Gravity), Meryl Streep (August: Osage County)
Her Broadway Credits: Into the Woods (2002), Amy's View (1999), King Henry V (1958), Twelfth Night (1958)
Bruce Dern
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Who He's Up Against: Christian Bale (American Hustle), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf of Wall Street), Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave), Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club)
His Broadway Credits: Strangers (1979), Sweet Bird of Youth (1959), The Shadow of a Gunman (1958)
Sally Hawkins
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Her Nomination: 'Ginger' in Blue Jasmine
Who She's Up Against: Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle), Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave), Julia Roberts (August: Osage County), June Squibb (Nebraska)
Her Broadway Credits: Mrs. Warren's Profession (2010)
June Squibb
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Her Nomination: 'Kate Grant' in Nebraska
Who She's Up Against: Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine), Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle), Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave), Julia Roberts (August: Osage County)
Her Broadway Credits: Sacrilege (1995), Gorey Stories (1978), The Happy Time (1968), Gypsy (1959)
Bradley Cooper
Best Actor in a Supporting Role His Nomination: 'Richie DiMaso' in American Hustle
Who He's Up Against: Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips), Michael Fassbender (12 Years a Slave), Jonah Hill (The Wolf of Wall Street), Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club)
His Broadway Credits: Three Days of Rain (2006), The Elephant Man (2014)
Catherine Martin
Best Costume Design
Her Nomination: The Great Gatsby
Who She's Up Against: American Hustle (Michael Wilkinson), The Grandmaster (William Chang Suk Ping), The Invisible Woman (Michael O'Connor), 12 Years a Slave (Patricia Norris)
Martin Scorsese
Best Directing
His Nomination: The Wolf of Wall Street
Who He's Up Against: American Hustle (David O. Russell), Gravity (Alfonso Cuarón), Nebraska (Alexander Payne), 12 Years a Slave (Steve McQueen)
Best Song Their Nomination: "Let It Go" from Frozen
Who They're Up Against: Happy (Despicable Me 2), The Moon Song (Her), Ordinary Love (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom)Their Broadway Credits: The Book of Mormon (2011), Avenue Q (2003)
Woody Allen
Best Original Screenplay
His Nomination: Blue Jasmine
Who He's Up Against: American Hustle (Eric Warren Singer, David O. Russell), Dallas Buyers Club (Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack), Her (Spike Jonze), Nebraska (Bob Nelson)
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