Before the awards were handed out, however, Randy Rainbow was on the rosy red carpet to chat with the evening's brightest stars. Rewind the clock to Sunday afternoon (plus, find out what Tony nominee Michael Arden really looks like) below!
As it prepares to move to a newly renovated cultural arts complex in Glendale this fall, the Antaeus Theatre Company announces its final production in the North Hollywood space it has called home since 2007: A fully partner cast production ofHedda Gabler, Henrik Ibsen's classic drama of passion and desperation, begins previews on May 26 with press openings (one for each cast) set for June 2 and June 3. Steven Robman directs.
The 2016 Tony Awards celebrated 70 years of honoring the best of Broadway last night at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. In addition to the class of 2016 Tony Nominees, the star-studded evening featured appearances by Cate Blanchett, Claire Danes, Common, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Glenn Close, Josh Groban, Jake Gyllenhaal, Neil Patrick Harris, Sean Hayes, James Earl Jones, Daniel Dae Kim, Carole King, Diane Lane, Nathan Lane, Angela Lansbury, Lucy Liu, Bebe Neuwirth, Saoirse Ronan, Keri Russell, Meg Ryan, Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey and many more.
As ratings pour in for last night's 70th Annual TONY AWARDS, it appears that the James Corden-hosted ceremony was a record-breaking night for both the CBS network and the history of American theater.
Netflix has acquired global rights to Charlie McDowell's THE DISCOVERY, starring Rooney Mara (Carol), Robert Redford (Truth) and Jason Segel (The End of the Tour). The film will premiere on Netflix and in select theaters in the US in 2017.
Below, watch acceptance speeches from HAMILTON's Alex Lacamoire for Best Orchestrations, Andy Blankenbuehler - Best Choreography and Lin-Manuel Miranda - Best Book of a Musical and more!
During commercial breaks at last night's TONY AWARDS, host James Corden started up a Broadway-themed 'commercial karaoke', asking for volunteers from the audience to sing some of the most memorable tunes from the Great White Way.
Below, check out the street performance of the ANNIE classic 'Tomorrow' featuring the Tony nominees for Best Score - Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Steve Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Edie Brickell, Sara Bareilles and Glenn Slater!
THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS aired live from the Beacon Theatre last night on the CBSTelevision Network. Below, check out photo highlights from last night's ceremony!
THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS aired live from the Beacon Theatre last night on the CBSTelevision Network. Below, check out photo highlights from last night's ceremony!
THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS aired live from the Beacon Theatre last night on the CBS Television Network. Below, check out photo highlights from last night's ceremony!
The talented casts of Broadway's best took to the stage at last night's 70th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS. Below check out all the performance videos from the memorable evening!
James Corden opened the 70th Annual Tony Awards with an epic montage of some of the most beloved shows in the American musical theater canon starring none other than James Corden. Watch the opening number below!
The stars are shining on tonight's red carpet, and BroadwayWorld's got a first look - check out the third batch of arrivals below, including Cynthia Erivo, Jessie Mueller, Aaron Tveit, Leslie Odom, Jr., Patina Miller, Lena Hall, Renee Elise Goldsberry and more!
Before Broadway's biggest night this Sunday, June 12th, 36 productions will have opened on Broadway in the 2015-16 season. Of those productions, 18 are nominated for Tony Awards this year, and 94 of the actors and creative teams in those productions will walk the red carpet on Sunday as nominees.
Ahead of this Sunday's Tony Awards, James Corden participated in a Facebook Live Q&A for CBS! See what he has to say about his hosting duties, his favorite Broadway diva, who he is most excited to meet, and more!
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.