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TV: James Corden on Hosting the 2016 Tony Awards; Plus a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Performance Sneak Peek!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2016

The American Theatre Wing's 70th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Tony Award winner James Corden, air on the CBS Television Network on this Sunday, June 12, 2016 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City. In celebration of the big night, BroadwayWorld caught up with Corden at today's dress rehearsal, where he opened up about his plans as host, the show's opening number, and more. Plus, catch a sneak peek at the cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF rehearsing for their performance!

'Director's Cut' Encore Broadcast of '60 Minutes' HAMILTON Report Set for Tony Night!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2016

60 MINUTES will offer a 'director's cut' that's nearly double the length of Charlie Rose's original report first broadcast last November.

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Daveed Diggs Raps Scenes from Iconic Films in '#BARS' Musical Medley
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2016

In the '#BARS Mixtape Musical Medley Vol. 1' video below, HAMILTON star Daveed Diggs and his writing partner Rafael Casal gathered a group of Broadway actors along with other talented singers to remix movie dialogue from 12 iconic scenes

VIDEO: HAMILTON Actresses Talk Female Empowerment on 'CBS This Morning'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 8, 2016

On today's CBS THIS MORNING, Tony-nominated actresses Renee Elise Goldsberry and Phillipa Soo along with Jasmine Cephas Jones shared their thoughts about working on the groundbreaking show. HAMILTON.

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.

Photo Coverage: The 2016 Tony Nominees Celebrate One Last Time Before Sunday!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Jun 7, 2016

The Tony Awards are only days away, and the nominees gathered one final time last night for the Tony Honors Cocktail Party. Check out photos from the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, Kevin Kline & More Return to the Public for THE UNITED STATES OF SHAKESPEARE!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 7, 2016

Just last night, The Public Theater presented its Annual Gala, THE UNITED STATES OF SHAKESPEARE at the Delacorte Theater. Directed by Jeremy McCarter, the always highly-anticipated gala included scenes from Shakespeare's greatest works and the American poems, songs, and stories they inspired, performed by some of The Public's and the nation's, most celebrated actors and musicians.  BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the big night below!

Tickets for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Final HAMILTON Performance Going for $12,000
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 6, 2016

If you'd like to be in the room where it happens when the Tony nominated HAMILTON star says goodbye to the hip hop musical, it's going to cost you!

Tony Awards Close-Up: It Must Be Nice! HAMILTON's Daveed Diggs Can't Stop Smiling About His Nomination
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2016

It must be nice to be Daveed Diggs! The Broadway newbie has taken the theatre world by storm in the duel roles of Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in HAMILTON, a performance for which he has earned a Tony nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. So how is he dealing with the extra attention that the show has brought his way? Watch below to find out!

AUDIO: HAMILTON's Daveed Diggs, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Thomas Kail Talk Characters, Music and More with Leonard Lopate
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2016

HAMILTON director Thomas Kail and Tony nominees Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom, Jr. joined WNYC's THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW yesterday, where they opened up about the show's background, their parts, and the making of the music. You can listen to the full interview below!

Update: HAMILTON's Phillipa Soo's Live Facebook Q&A Rescheduled to Tonight at 5:30 EST
by Michael Dale - Jun 3, 2016

The Tony-nominated HAMILTON star will be chatting live with Facebook members before this evening's performance.

Update: Phillipa Soo's Live Facebook Q&A Pushed to Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2016

Tonight's planned live Facebook Q&A with HAMILTON's Phillipa Soo has been pushed to tomorrow, Friday, June 3 at 5:30PM EST, it was announced on the show's Twitter account this evening.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Sets the Date for His Final HAMILTON Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2016

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is due to depart his hit show this summer. According to the Hollywood Reporter, his exit date is set- July 9, 2016. 

Chinaka Hodge Pens New Book, DATED EMCEES
by Matt Smith - Jun 2, 2016

“This is an absolute powerhouse of a book, and a new pinnacle for Chinaka Hodge. . . . She deserves a wide audience, an attentive audience, an audience that wants to be astounded.”—Dave Eggers, author of The Circle

STAGE TUBE: Patti LuPone Goes Behind the Scenes of #Ham4Ham Performance in Latest Episode of ENTRANCES, EXITS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2016

In the latest episode of ENTRANCES, EXITS, & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, the YouTube documentary series following Tony-winning legend Patti LuPone and created by her son Joshua Johnston, audiences get an inside glimpse at her recent stop at the Richard Rodgers Theater, where she took part in HAMILTON's popular #Ham4Ham live lottery show. Check it out below!

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Gets His Picture On The Cover of The Rolling Stone
by Michael Dale - Jun 1, 2016

The latest honor bestowed upon Miranda is one of the most iconic in the music industry.

FIRST LISTEN: Leslie Odom Jr. Covers Jazz Classic 'Nobody Knows You' on Debut Album
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2016

HAMILTON star and Tony nominee Leslie Odom Jr's self-titled debut album drops on June 10th on S-Curve Records. (Check out cover art at left!) Today, Billboard has shared an exclusive first listen to Odom's cover of the jazz classic 'Nobody Knows You (When You're Down and Out)'

VIDEO: HAMILTON Cast Members Hold Q&A at Facebook
by Michael Dale - May 31, 2016

Among the subjects discussed were how social media has intensified fan interest on not just the musical, but on each individual artist involved. 

Broadway AM Report, 5/31/2016 - Jane Krakowski, CHARLIE BROWN and More!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 31, 2016

TODAY'S BIG NEWS: SHE LOVES ME's Jane Krakowski is getting a portrait at Sardi's today, plus the company of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN celebrates its opening night at the York Theatre!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. Reveals Secret Singing Talent, Talks New Jazz Album
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2016

HAMILTON star Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by Friday night's TONIGHT SHOW and demonstrated how he avoids burping while singing in the middle of the hit Broadway hip hop musical.

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