Cate Blanchett News

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.

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! Warning! SPOILERS follow below! Warning!

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.

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.

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!

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 predicted, HAMILTON was the big winner of the night, taking home a whopping eleven awards, including the coveted Best Musical. 

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.

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.

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"

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

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.

Coach, Inc., a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, has announced its partnership with the 70th Annual Tony Awards as the Presenting Sponsor of the Green Room on June 12th at the Beacon Theatre, New York City. C

I know a gripping mythos when I see one. This is the real deal. If you have the kind of imagination that responds to graphic novels and Game of Thrones, this one is for you. You will find yourself transported for three hours into a world completely different from our own, but it is nevertheless detailed, dramatically coherent, and totally absorbing.

Returning to the Tony Awards stage for the first time since 1970, legendary EGOT and show business icon Barbra Streisand will present at the 2016 Tony Awards. The telecast will broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, on the CBS television network, 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.

Leslie Odom Jr, Jeff Daniels, Gabriel Byrne, Zachary Levi, Reed Birney, Danny Burstein and Alex Brightman join The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg to discuss diversity on Broadway, rude audience members and much more.

Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh will be joined by the entire original cast of THE PRESENT when Sydney Theatre Company's production of Andrew Upton's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's first play opens on Broadway. Full casting was announced overnight in the US as tickets go on sale for the limited season, commencing previews at the Barrymore Theatre on 17 December 2016, opening on 8 January and closing on 19 March 2017.

Tony nominees Jessica Lange (LONG DAYS JOURNEY INTO NIGHT), Michelle Williams (BLACKBIRD), Megan Hilty (NOISES OFF), Jessie Mueller (WAITRESS), Cynthia Erivo (THE COLOR PURPLE), Lupita Nyong'o (ECLIPSED), and Laura Benanti (SHE LOVES ME) join The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg to discuss their lives, career and recent Broadway roles which earned them Tony nominations.

TODAY'S BIG NEWS: The company of Roundabout Theatre Company's THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM is recording their cast album today!

Tickets for the critically acclaimed production of Sydney Theatre Company's THE PRESENT, Andrew Upton's new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's first play, Platonov, starring Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh, directed by John Crowley, go on sale exclusively to American Express card holders tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1. Audience Rewards members can buy tickets beginning June 8 and the on-sale date is Saturday, June 11 through Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200 or visiting www.Telecharge.com.

Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk of Fame is one step closer to realisation, with the public and critics' star recipients now announced. Big names honoured include Barry Humphries, Geoffrey Rush, Cate Blanchett, Tim Minchin, Benedict Andrews, Sir Robert Helpmann, Dame Joan Sutherland, Olivia Newton-John, Guy Pearce, Hugo Weaving, Nick Cave and Billy Connolly.