Alan Wasser News

Matthew Broderick & Anika Noni Rose Announce 2011 Tony Noms, 5/3

by Jessica Lewis — April 14, 2011

This year's Tony nominations will be announced on May 3.

Bret Michaels Says Donald Trump Told Him to Sue Tonys

by Robert Diamond — March 27, 2011

He told the Dallas Magazine today that 'Billionaire businessman Donald Trump counseled rocker Bret Michaels to file suit against CBS Entertainment and others over injuries Michaels suffered at the 2009 Tony Awards, the Poison lead singer said in Dallas Saturday.

View the Complete Text of Bret Michaels Tony Awards Lawsuit

by Robert Diamond — March 26, 2011

Rocker and former Poison frontman Bret Michaels has filed a lawsuit agains the Tony Awards - including Tony Awards Productions, White Cherry Entertainment, Inc, Richard Kirshner, Glen Weiss, Alan Wasser Associates LLC, Alan Wasser, Allan Williams and CBS Entertainment, stating that a near-fatal brai

Tony Awards Committee to Meet Third Time on March 30

by Nicole Rosky — March 22, 2011

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Tony Awards Administration Committee is set to meet for the third time this season on March 31.

Algonquin Theater Productions Announces Move to Pier 17 in March 2011

by Lauren Wolman — February 27, 2011

Algonquin Theater Productions announces its plans to move to Pier 17 and the South Street Seaport, starting in March, 2011.

Tony Administration Committee to Meet in December

by Nicole Rosky — November 16, 2010

According to a Tony Awards spokesperson, the Tony Awards Administration Committee will will meet on December 9 for the first time this season.

2011 Tony Awards Still Homeless

by Jessica Lewis — October 18, 2010

As BroadwayWorld reported this summer, the Tony Awards is in search of a new home for 2011 and beyond, now that their 13 year occupation of Radio City Music Hall in midtown is complete.

Tony Awards Renewed at CBS Through 2013

by Robert Diamond — September 12, 2010

CBS announced that it extended its agreement with the Tony Awards to broadcast the ceremony through 2013.

2011 Tony Eligibility Deadline to Move?

by Robert Diamond — September 1, 2010

It's not just the venue that might be moving for the 2011 Tony Awards (Radio City is booked).

2009 Tony Awards Broadcast Wins Emmy Award for Best Written Variety Special

by Jessica Lewis — August 29, 2010

The June 2009 broadcast of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards was honored this evening with a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Dave Boone, Writer and Special Material Written by Paul Greenberg.

2010-11 Tony Nominating Committee Announced

by Robert Diamond — July 19, 2010

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2010-2011 Broadway season.

RIALTO CHATTER: Tony Awards to Find New Home in Uptown's United Palace Theatre for 2011?

by Rialto Chatter — July 9, 2010

Michael Ridel reports in the New York Post this morning that the Tony Awards may be taking up shop in a surprising location next year: specifically, the United Palace Theatre at 175th and Broadway.

Tony Award Broadcast Honored With Emmy Nominations

by Gabrielle Sierra — July 8, 2010

The June 2009 broadcast of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards was honored today with four Prime Time Emmy Award nominations in the categories of Outstanding Special Class Programs - Ricky Kirshner, Executive Producer and Glenn Weiss Executive Producer; Outstanding Direction for a Variety, Music or Comedy S