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Les Moonves Confirms CBS Commitment to TONY Broadcast: 'It's Part of Our Heritage'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 10, 2016

In a new interview with the New York Post's Michael Riedel, CBS chief Les Moonves confirms his network's commitment to airing the annual TONY AWARD ceremony.

VIDEO: TONY Host James Corden Gives Surprise Performance of 'One Day More' at Don't Tell Mama
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 10, 2016

Between his last minute TONY preparations and rehearsals, host James Corden managed to sneak in a surprise performance of the iconic LES MIS number 'One Day More' at New York City's Don't Tell Mama Piano Bar and Cabaret.

VIDEO: James Corden Reveals His Secret Plan to Get Barbra Streisand to Sing at the TONYS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2016

James Corden reveals his plans to entertain the Tony Awards' audience during the commercial breaks and how he hopes to get Tony presenter Barbra Streisand to sing along.

STAGE TUBE: Wait For It! HAMILTON Cast Previews Tony Awards Performance in New 360 Degree Video
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2016

THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS air this Sunday, June 12 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/ delayed PT), on CBS. In anticipation of Broadway's biggest night, the network has unveiled a 360 degree video previewing HAMILTON's performance, featuring Leslie Odom, Jr. leading the cast in an acoustic version of 'Wait For It'. Check it out below!

CBS Reveals TONY Performances Including SPRING AWAKENING, ON YOUR FEET!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 8, 2016

Ten showstopping performances have been announced for THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, live from the Beacon Theatre, Sunday, June 12 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/ delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network.

VIDEO: James Corden Talks TONY AWARDS; Offers Advice to Winners on LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2016

LATE LATE SHOW host James Corden stopped by this morning's LIVE WITH KELLY to chat about hosting the 2016 TONY AWARDS with Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Joel McHale.

Photo Flash: Inside Shakespeare in America at The Old Globe with Marion Ross, Lily Rabe, Alfred Molina & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2016

Stars of stage and screen, beloved actors from The Old Globe's history, local dignitaries, internationally renowned scholars, andother celebrities came together at The Old Globe for Shakespeare in America on Saturday evening, June 4. This special one-night-only event featured a constellation of luminaries reading selections from Shakespeare and other material, curated and hosted by the gifted writer/director Jeremy McCarter and our country's most eminent Shakespeare scholar, James Shapiro. Old Globe Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein introduced and directed the evening.

VIDEO: James Corden Talks TONY Fears: 'I'm Terrified of the Whole Thing!'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2016

LATE LATE SHOW host James Corden stopped by this morning's CBS THIS MORNING to talk about preparing for Sunday's Tony Awards, the success of his late-night show, and the evolution of "Carpool Karaoke"

VIDEO: James Corden Reveals He's Terrified to Host the TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2016

James Corden confides that he's nervous about hosting the TONY AWARDS and does some Broadway name-dropping with the audience.

Angela Lansbury, Neil Patrick Harris, Uzo Aduba & More Added to Tony Awards Presenters Lineup!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2016

The Tony Awards have announced additional presenters for the 2016 Tony Awards, which will broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, on CBS, on Sunday, June 12th 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay). The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Disney Channel Announces June 2016 Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2016

Disney Channel has announced June 2016 Programming Highlight *All programming subject to change* **Episodes premiere on the Disney Junior block on Disney Channel Unless Otherwise Stated

McCarter Theatre to End 2015-16 Season with World Premiere of ALL THE DAYS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2016

If it's not one thing, it's your mother. McCarter Theatre Center is proud to present the World Premiere of Sharyn Rothstein's ALL THE DAYS, a blend of drama and comedy about the hectic history among eccentric mother, her grown daughter, and extended family.

Annual 'Playwrights for a Cause', Benefitting New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, to Be Held in July
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 12, 2016

The annual Playwrights for a Cause benefit will be Sunday, July 24th at 7:30 pm at the Atlantic Theatre (Linda Gross Theater), 336 West 20th Street, NYC 10011. The special performance will include six original plays. This year the playwrights for the benefit will include: Israel Horovitz, Dominique Morisseau, Antoinette Nwandu, John Patrick Shanley, Regina Taylor as well as an award-winning writer from the Planet Connections community that will be announced later.

Blair Underwood, Ruben Santiago-Hudson & More Set for THE DETROIT PROJECT Events
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 12, 2016

Native Detroiter and Internationally Awarded Playwright, Actress and Television Writer Dominique Morisseau is returning home with Blair Underwood, Andre Holland and Ruben Santiago-Hudson for a public of event around her cycle of Detroit plays, entitled 'The Detroit Project'. The first acclaimed play in the cycle, DETROIT '67, about the 1967 uprising, is premiering in Detroit May 13-June 5th with the Detroit Public Theatre at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center.

McCarter Theatre to End 2015-16 Season with World Premiere of ALL THE DAYS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2016

If it's not one thing, it's your mother. McCarter Theatre Center is proud to present the World Premiere of Sharyn Rothstein's ALL THE DAYS, a blend of drama and comedy about the hectic history among eccentric mother, her grown daughter, and extended family.

BWW Recap: No More Wasting Time on THE GOOD WIFE
by Jacqueline Bublitz - Mar 21, 2016

Alicia Florrick is done with bad timing. By the end of the hour, she's not even really concerned with good timing. She just wants what she wants. When she wants it. We might have only been waiting seven to her twenty years when it comes to seeing THE GOOD WIFE come into her own ... but man o' handsome man is it worth it!

Photo Coverage: Jessica Hecht and David Hyde Pierce Host the Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 9, 2016

Williamstown Theatre Festival's annual Gala was just held at City Winery in New York City (155 Varick Street) last night, February 8, 2016. The evening  included cocktails, dinner, and live auction led by Charity Auctioneer Robbie Gordy of Christie's New York. Hosted by Jessica Hecht and David Hyde Pierce, the evening included special appearances and performances by: star of stage and screen Ana Gasteyer, Telly Leung (Broadway's Allegiance), Lindsay Mendez (Broadway's Wicked), New York's hottest new band Sky-Pony (led by Tony Award-nominated singer/actress Lauren Worsham and musician/writer Kyle Jarrow), and more. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special night below!

David Hyde Pierce & Jessica Hecht Co-Host Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2016 Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2016

Williamstown Theatre Festival's annual Gala will be held at City Winery in New York City (155 Varick Street) tonight, February 8, 2016 at 6:30 PM. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, and live auction led by Charity Auctioneer Robbie Gordy of Christie's New York. Hosted by Jessica Hecht and David Hyde Pierce, the evening will include special appearances and performances by a slew of stars.

David Hyde Pierce & Jessica Hecht to Co-Host WTF's Annual Gala in NYC
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2016

Williamstown Theatre Festival's annual Gala will be held at City Winery in New York City (155 Varick Street) on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:30 PM.  The evening will include cocktails, dinner, and live auction led by Charity Auctioneer Robbie Gordy of Christie's New York. Hosted by Jessica Hecht and David Hyde Pierce, the evening will include special appearances and performances by: star of stage and screen Ana Gasteyer, Telly Leung (Broadway's Allegiance), Lindsay Mendez (Broadway's Wicked), New York's hottest new band Sky-Pony (led by Tony Award-nominated singer/actress Lauren Worsham and musician/writer Kyle Jarrow), and more!

American Heroes Channel Announces Action-Packed First Quarter Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2016

American Heroes Channel (AHC) announced today an action-packed first quarter programming slate, featuring premieres of thrilling series and specials that celebrate the unsung heroes of history.

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