Charlotte St. Martin News

Michael McKean, star of the upcoming Broadway play Superior Donuts, will host Broadway on Broadway 2009 (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) on Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m., it was announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance.

Michael McKean, star of the upcoming Broadway play Superior Donuts, will host Broadway on Broadway 2009 (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) on Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m., it was announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance.

Launching on September 9, 2009, the events within Back2Broadway Month® will celebrate Broadway overall, highlight the new season, and provide added value components for consumers including free events, talkbacks, concerts, interactive activities and more.

On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, The Broadway League and the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) will present 'Broadway Salutes,' a unique public celebration honoring the myriad of artists who have made Broadway great for decades - with special recognition for those individuals who have worked 25, 35 and 50 years in their respective theatrical craft.

American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards Management and Administration Committees for 2009-2010 have been announced.

The American Theatre Wing has announced the newest members of the Nominating Committee for the 2009-2010 Broadway theatre season.

The June 2008 broadcast of the 62nd Annual Tony Awards was honored today with two Prime Time Emmy Award nominations in the Outstanding Special Class Programs Category & Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special Category. The nominations were announced live this morning from the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood by actors Chandra Wilson and Jim Parsons.

The Broadway League notes with sadness the passing of Harry Edelstein, the owner of legendary Broadway canteen Café Edison. He died on Monday at age 91.

The Tony Awards sent a notice out today to journalists who currently reside on the Broadway League's 'First Night Press List' (those who are invited to see productions just prior to opening night) that they'll no longer be eligible to vote for the Tony Awards beginning with the 2009-2010 season.

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Karl Malden, who died yesterday at age 97. The veteran actor's career spanned theatre, film, and television throughout nearly six decades. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on Thursday, July 2nd at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

The Tony Awards® will retire the Special Theatrical Event category beginning with the 2009-2010 season. This rule was approved by the Tony Awards Administration and Management Committees this week.

The American Theatre Wing and Broadway League hosted an evening to honor 2009 Special Tony Award recipients at Montenapo last night, Saturday June 6th, 2009. Montenapo is located at 250 West 41st Street in New York City. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to greet the 'Tony' crowd as they arrived.

The 63rd Annual Tony Awards will be one of the first events to take place in the newly re-designed Times Square. The Tony Awards will be simulcast in its entirety from Radio City Music Hall, to the Clear Channel Spectacolor Screen in Times Square, live on Sunday, June 7th from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, Neil Patrick Harris, takes center stage when he hosts the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards® on Sunday, June 7th, live from Radio City Music Hall. The Tony Awards will air live on CBS from 8:00-11:00PM (ET/PT time delay). The Tonys are presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.

The Tony Administration Committee revealed the names of a quartet of honorees who are to be recognized in the four non-competitive Tony categories. Composer/lyricist Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, and longtime press agent Shirley Herz will be honored at the 63rd annual Tony Awards ceremony on June 7. Actress/writer Phyllis Newman will receive the newest Tony Award for her volunteer work as an advocate for women's health.

The calendar for the 2008-2009 Tony Award season comes to a starry end tonight. The American Theatre Wing's 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards airs on CBS on Sunday, June 7th from 8:00 - 11:00 PM (ET/PT time delay). The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.

The Broadway community mourns the loss of George MacPherson, who died Wednesday.

Representatives from the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square. The 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards will take place on Sunday, June 7th, live from Radio City Music Hall. The Tony Awards will air live on CBS from 8:00-11:00PM (ET/PT time delay). The Tonys are presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.

Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, Neil Patrick Harris, will take Center Stage when he hosts the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards on Sunday, June 7th, live from Radio City Music Hall. Harris visited to read the 'Top Ten Signs You've Hired A Bad Tony Awards Host'

SHREK THE MUSICAL's Tony-nominated leading man Brian d'Arcy James will appear on CNBC's 'Power Lunch' on Friday, June 5th in the 1:30-2:00 p.m. half hour. James will be interviewed alongside Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of The Broadway League, about the successful Broadway season in advance of the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7th. 'Power Lunch' airs nationally on CNBC (channel 15 in the tri-state area). Check local listings.