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How are Tony Nominees Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 25, 2025

For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.

Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!

Jordan E. Cooper, Michael R. Jackson, Christine Toy Johnson & More Named to 2023-2024 Tony Awards Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2023-2024 Broadway season.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Six Recoups, Government Funding Shifts in Australia and Canada
by Alex Freeman - Mar 27, 2023

Governmental funding shifts continue around the globe as governments reveal their latest budget proposals - often with some form of a decrease of support for the creative economy as these countries wind down the support they offered at the height of the pandemic.

Get to Know the Tony Nominators
by Cara Joy David - Mar 27, 2023

This time of year, most know the most important people in the industry are sadly not anyone putting on a show, but rather the Tony nominators. Usually, this is the time that many selected nominators start dropping out, typically because of involvement in an eligible production or failure to see all eligible productions. This season, we’ve so far had very few recusals, so as of now there is a pretty full slate.

Director of Casting Nancy Piccione Steps Down From Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2021

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced that Nancy Piccione, who has been Director of Casting at Manhattan Theatre Club since 1993, has stepped down from her position.

Barry Edelstein to Chat with JITNEY Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2020

Performances begin this Saturday, January 18, as The Old Globe presents August Wilson's Jitney, 2017 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Play, directed by one of Wilson's foremost interpreters, Ruben Santiago-Hudson (directed Jitney on Broadway, performed in Gem of the Ocean and Seven Guitars).

The Old Globe Announces Cast And Creatives Of August Wilson's JITNEY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2019

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for August Wilson's Jitney, directed by one of Wilson's foremost interpreters, Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE & More Nominated for Casting Society of America's 2019 Artios Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2019

Casting Society of America (CSA) today announced the television and theatre nominees for the 35th Artios Awards, which honor the contribution of Casting Directors to film, television and theatre. The winners will be revealed on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York City and London. Comedian, actor and writer Ron Funches will serve as host for the Los Angeles event.

BWW Review: FERN HILL at 59E59 Theaters-A Mature Comedy that is Heartfelt and Spirited
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 22, 2019

59E59 Theaters is now presenting the NYC premiere of Michael Tucker's Fern Hill, splendidly directed by Nadia Tass. It is an authentic tale about the ups and downs of marital relationships and people's individual concerns about aging. Funny, heartfelt, and spirited, the current production features an all-star cast.

COME FROM AWAY, HELLO, DOLLY! Among Winners of 33rd Annual ARTIOS AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2018

The 33rd Annual Artios Awards for Television, Theatre, Short Films and Short Form Series were held in Los Angeles and New York on January 18, 2018. Click here for a full list of winners and check out the theater-related winners below

GREATEST SHOWMAN, LADY BIRD Among ARTIOS AWARD Winners; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2018

The Artios is awarded to those CSA members who receive primary screen (or program) credit for casting on the winning project. Location Casting Directors, Casting Executives and Department Heads who are CSA members and who receive credit on winning projects also receive an Artios Award. CSA Associates on those projects are recognized in the press and with a certificate.

2018 Artios Awards Nominations in Television, Theatre, Short Form Series and Short Film Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2017

The Casting Society of America announced nominees for the 2018 Artios Awards for all Television, Theatre, Short Films and Short Form Series categories. Congratulations to all the nominees!!

Casting for HAMILTON, THE COLOR PURPLE, WAITRESS Among 2017 Artios Awards Theatre Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2016

The Casting Society of America has announced the nominees for the 32nd Annual Artios Awards. The ceremony, which honors excellence in casting in all forms of entertainment, has included some of the theatre's finest among their 2016 nominations.

Casting Directors Behind THE KING AND I, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING & More Nominated for 2016 Artios Awards!
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2015

The Casting Society of America (CSA) has revealed its first-round nominees for the 31st Annual Artios Awards across the theater, television, web series and short film categories. This year, the Television Animation category has been divided into two categories: Television Animation-Adult and Television Animation-Children. All winners will be announced at the 31st Annual Artios Awards at the height of awards season on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

PIPPIN, MOTOWN, KINKY BOOTS & More Nominated for 2013 Artios Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2013

The Casting Society of America (CSA) announced today the nominees for the organization's 29th Annual Artios Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting, given in 22 categories including film, television and theater. The CSA will fete their own on Monday, November 18, 2013 with award ceremonies to be held simultaneously at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles (reception will commence at 6:00 p.m. PDT) and at XL Nightclub, Cabaret & Lounge (512 West 42nd Street) in New York (reception will commence at 6:00 p.m. EDT). Honorees for this year's Career Achievement Award, Hoyt Bowers Award and The New York Apple will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

PITCH PERFECT, 30 ROCK Among Nominees for 29th Annual Artios Casting Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2013

The Casting Society of America (CSA) announced today the nominees for the organization's 29th Annual Artios Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting, given in 22 categories including film, television and theater.

2012 Artios Casting Award Winners Announced - ONCE, VENUS IN FUR & More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 30, 2012

Given each year, in addition to the awards presented to casting directors for their achievements in Theatre, Television, and Film casting, the CSA also gave out the following special awards to Casting Director Lora Kennedy for the Hoyt Bowers Award given for excellence in casting; Harvey Fierstein received The New York Apple Award given to individual for contributions to the New York casting community and Ben Affleck, who received the Career Achievement Award.

Bernard Telsey, Justin Huff, Tara Rubin and More Nominated for 2012 Artios Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2012

The Casting Society of America CSA) announced today the nominations for the organization's 28th Annual Artios Awards for outstanding achievement in casting given in 22 categories including film, television and theater. The CSA will fete their own on Monday, October 29, 2012 with award ceremonies to be held simultaneously at the The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles (reception will commence at 6:00 p.m. PDT) and at XL Nightclub, Cabaret & Lounge (512 West 42nd Street) in New York (reception will commence at 6:00 p.m. EDT). Honorees for this year's Career Achievement Award, Hoyt Bowers Award and The New York Apple will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

26th Annual CSA Artios Award Winners Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2010

The Casting Society of America has announced winners of the 26th Annual Artios Awards®.