The behind-the-scenes work of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's artistic director, Andrew Kato, is helping to bring the Tony Awards world-class recognition. For the seventh year in a row, Kato spent his 2010 summer vacation in New York, working as the coordinating producer on the 64th Annual Tony Awards broadcast. And with the new arrival of two Emmy Awards for 2009 awards show, his hard work is paying off.
The June 2009 broadcast of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards was honored this evening with a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Dave Boone, Writer and Special Material Written by Paul Greenberg. As previously announced, the telecast was presented with the Emmy for Outstanding Special Class Programs - Ricky Kirshner, Executive Producer; Glenn Weiss, Executive Producer; and Neil Patrick Harris, Host; at the Creative Arts Emmys on August 21st.
The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards is airing live coast to coast tonight, on August 29 (8-11 p.m. EST) on NBC, originating from the Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles. The awards are being produced by Don Mischer and hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
On Saturday, August 21, The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles. GLEE's Jane Lynch & Ryan Murphy, Dexter's John Lithgow & Clyde Phillips, Mad Men's Christina Hendricks & Matthew Weiner, Lost's Elizabeth Mitchell & Damon Lindelof, Modern Family's Rico Rodriguez & Steve Levitan and SNL's Seth Meyers & Andy Samberg all served as presenters for the evening. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the starry red carpet below.
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards took place on August 21 in Los Angeles. Hosts for this event include Glee's Jane Lynch & Ryan Murphy, Dexter's John Lithgow & Clyde Phillips, Mad Men's Christina Hendricks & Matthew Weiner, Lost's Elizabeth Mitchell & Damon Lindelof, Modern Family's Rico Rodriguez & Steve Levitan and SNL's Seth Meyers & Andy Samberg.
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2010-2011 Broadway season. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
Michael Ridel reports in the New York Post this morning that the Tony Awards may be taking up shop in a surprising location next year: specifically, the United Palace Theatre at 175th and Broadway. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Tony Awards will not be returning to its longtime home of 13 years at Radio City Music Hall come next year and have been in search of an appropriate replacement venue for some time. Radio City will be unavailable next year, as it will be housing a new Cirque du Soliel production.
The June 2009 broadcast of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards was honored today with four Prime Time Emmy Award nominations in the categories of Outstanding Special Class Programs - Ricky Kirshner, Executive Producer and Glenn Weiss Executive Producer; Outstanding Direction for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Glenn Weiss, Director; Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Dave Boone, Writer; and Outstanding Art Direction for Variety, Music or Nonfiction Programming - Steve Bass, Production Designer and Seth Easter, Art Director.
Amongst the nominations were Broadway vets Lea Michele and Matt Morrison for Best Actress and Actor in a Comedy and GLEE for Best Comedy Series.
Superstar Toby Keith will perform on the BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, an entertainment special to be broadcast live from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, Sunday, July 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Craig Ferguson (CBS's 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson') will host the special for the fourth consecutive year.
The 2010 Tony Awards are fast approaching, and the performers have been taken to the stage to practice for Sunday's big night. GLEE's Lea Michele & Matthew Morrison were at Radio City Music Hall to rehearse their performances, and photos of the pair have been released!
Theatre is about telling a story. TonyAwards.com collaborated with SMITH Magazine (SmithMag.net), the creators of the Six-Word Memoirs (TM) project, by asking the 2010 Tony Award nominees to create their own Six-Word Memoirs to define that singular moment, 'What's your nomination story?' Their humorous heartfelt stories, in six, five, four...click below for their responses!
BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed with multiple production sources many of the online reports and rumors surrounding the performances for Sunday nights Tony Awards. We're told that nothing is set in stone and that performances (which are already being rehearsed) may change as the week goes on.
Superstar Toby Keith will perform on the BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, an entertainment special to be broadcast live from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, Sunday, July 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Craig Ferguson (CBS's 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson') will host the special for the fourth consecutive year.
Sean Hayes, an Emmy and SAG Award-winner who received a 2010 Tony Award nomination for his performance in Promises, Promises, will host the American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards ceremony on Sunday, June 13th, live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Tony Awards telecast will air live on CBS from 8:00-11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay).
When the artistic directors of most theatres take a vacation, they travel. They catch up on the latest shows on Broadway and beyond. And they relax. When Andrew Kato, artistic director of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, takes a vacation, he goes to work.
The Tony Awards has unveiled their updated website, www.tonyawards.com, integrating new features and interactive fan capabilities, and debuting a brand new look.
The Tony Awards, Macy's and CBS today launched a nationwide online contest* in which two lucky fans will win the opportunity to walk the red carpet, attend and be featured on live television at the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 13th. The Macy's Ticket to the Tonys contest will launch online at www.CBS.com/tonys on Tuesday, April 27th.
A rep for the Tony Awards has revealed that The Tony Awards Administration Committee will hold its first meeting of the 2009 - 2010 season on December 10.
A rep for the Tony Awards has revealed that The Tony Awards Administration Committee will hold its first meeting of the 2009 - 2010 season on December 10.
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