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Tonight's TONY AWARDS to Feature Stars, Shows and Sting!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2014


Late in the week, Orlando Bloom, Barrett Foa, Jonathan Groff, T.I., LL COOL J, Samuel L. Jackson, Judith Light, Rosie O'Donnell and Patrick Wilson were added to the star-studded lineup on THE 68TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®, live from Radio City Music Hall, Sunday, June 8 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/ delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

2014 Tony Awards 'By the Numbers' - 110 Nominees, 210 Feet of Red Carpet and More
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2014


Before Broadway's biggest night on Sunday, June 8th, 44 productions will have opened on Broadway in the 2013-14 season. Of those productions, 12 were eligible for Best New Musical and 10 were eligible for Best New Play at the 68th Annual Tony Awards.

BWW Countdown: You Tweeted, We Counted Your Favorite Idina Menzel Roles
by Matt Tamanini - Jun 6, 2014


Last week we asked you to rank your favorite Idina Menzel roles in our new feature, BWW Countdown. Well, you took to Social Media in huge numbers and we have the results. What do you think of the list? If your favorite isn't as high as you would have liked, make sure to vote more next time!

BWW Countdown: You Tweeted, We Counted Your Favorite Sutton Foster Roles
by Matt Tamanini - Jun 6, 2014


Last week we asked you to rank your favorite Sutton Foster roles in our first BWW Countdown. Well, you took to Social Media in huge numbers and we have the results. What do you think of the list? If your favorite isn't as high as you would have liked, make sure to vote more next time!

VIDEO: Audra McDonald, Bryan Cranston, Andy Karl & Many More Featured in All-New TONYS Promo
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 6, 2014


Tony host Hugh Jackman is joined by Tony nominees Lena Hall, Sarah Greene, Audra McDonald, Andy Karl, Jefferson Mays and Bryan Cranston in an all-new promo for the 68th Annual Tony Awards.

FLASH FRIDAY: 2004 & 2014 Tony Awards Parallels Aplenty! With Hugh, Idina, Audra, NPH & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 6, 2014


Today we celebrate the many parallels between the 2004 and 2014 Tony Award races with a celebration of both as we look ahead to this Sunday's 2014 Tony Awards telecast, hosted by none other than 2004 Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman!

30 Days Of The 2014 Tony Awards: Day #1 - AVENUE Q Vs. WICKED
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 8, 2014


Today we conclude the 2014 edition of our annual BroadwayWorld feature series spotlighting the very best Tony Awards-related moments of all time with a special focus on one of the biggest and most brutal battles for Best Musical ever with AVENUE Q versus WICKED.

Circle in the Square Theatre School Summer Workshops to Award $1K Theodore Mann Scholarship
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2014


In memory of New York theater legend Theodore Mann a $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded to one outstanding performer (ages 15 and up) for the Summer Workshops in acting or musical theater at Circle in the Square Theatre School. The seven-week intensive workshops begin on June 30th, and the deadline by which to apply and audition is June 23rd.

Photo Coverage: Red Carpet Fashions at the Drama Desk Awards!
by Walter McBride - Jun 4, 2014


Earlier this week, Drama Desk and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti ('The Sound of Music Live!', Gypsy, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) hosted the 59th Annual Drama Desk Awards at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). Big winners for the night included Audra McDonald, Bryan Cranston, Jessie Mueller, and Neil Patrick Harris and Jefferson Mays- who tied for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. Check out photos of the red crapet fashions below!

BWW Countdown: You Get to Rank Your Favorite Audra McDonald Roles
by Matt Tamanini - Jun 4, 2014


There is little doubt who is the reigning queen of Broadway. With five Tony Awards and eight nominations in just 20 years, Audra McDonald has held that title for quite a while now. In addition to her prolific stage career, she also has found time to do turns on TV and have a recording and touring career. If Audra wins her sixth Tony this Sunday, she will become the first actor to do so in the four major acting categories.

It's Almost Tony Night! Complete Guide to BWW Coverage - All You Need to Know; Nominees, Schedule & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 7, 2014


It's almost here! The 2014 Tony Awards will air on CBS Sunday night, June 8 at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tony Day, Night and Beyond!

TV: 2014 Lilly Awards Celebrate Kelli O'Hara, Winnie Holzman, Rebecca Naomi Jones & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2014


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the recipients and some of the guests about the big night!

Photo Coverage: Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Mary Mitchell Campbell, Rebecca Naomi Jones & More Honored with 2014 Lilly Awards
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 3, 2014


Just last night, the Lilly Awards celebrated women of distinction in musical theater at Playwrights Horizons. As previously announced, the 2014 Lilly Award winners include Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Susan Bernfield, Johanna Day, Winnie Holzman, Joyce Ketay, Mary Mitchell Campbell, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Dominique Morrisseau, Kelli O'Hara, Jen Silverman, Jeanine Tesori and Liesl Tommy. The 2014 Lilly Award presenters include Neena Beber, John Doyle, Branden Jacobs Jenkins, Julia Jordan, Anne Kaufman, Lisa Kron, Tony Kushner, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Justin Levine, Audra McDonald, Marsha Norman, Steven Pasquale, Stephen Schwartz and Stacey Mindich. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the red carpet below!

TV: Jefferson Mays, Audra McDonald, Jessie Mueller, Neil Patrick Harris & More Celebrate Drama Desk Wins!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2014


On Sunday night, Drama Desk and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti ('The Sound of Music Live!', Gypsy, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) hosted the 59th Annual Drama Desk Awards at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street).

Records Broken, Votes Audited, One Tie And the 2014 BroadwayWorld.com Award Winners Are...
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 3, 2014


Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 6/1 with just -2 days to go in voting!

2014 Tony Awards - Michael Dale's Live Blog from Backstage at Radio City in the Press Room!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2014


Welcome to Michael Dale's 2014 Tony Awards Live Blog! Follow along with him, live from backstage at Radio City Music Hall's press room where he'll be reporting on the winners as they come backstage, scoops and much more!

2014 Tony Awards - Super Fan BroadwayGirlNYC's Live Blog!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2014


It's BroadwayGirlNYC's FAVORITE day of the year! Follow along as she live blogs and live tweets the 2014 Tony Awards!

It's Tony Sunday! Your Guide to ALL About the 2014 Tony Awards!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2014


It's tonight! The 2014 Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight, June 8 at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tony Day, Night and Beyond!

2014 Tony Awards Rehearsal - Editor-in-Chief Robert Diamond's LIVE Blog!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2014


It's Tony Sunday! The greatest day of the year has finally arrived. If you're like me (and if you're reading this, you are) - you're up early, and following BroadwayWorld.com for what's going to be a FULL day of fun, excitement and TONYS TONYS TONYS!

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