Lupita Nyong'o News

DEAR EVAN HANSEN, GUARDS AT THE TAJ & More Win at the 61st Annual Obie Awards!

by Nicole Rosky — May 23, 2016

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President) and The Village Voice (Peter Barbey, Owner) are thrilled to announce the winners of the 61st Annual Obie Awards.

In the Spotlight Series: Backstage at Drama League Awards!

by Walter McBride — May 25, 2016

Below, check out some backstage photos taken by BroadwayWorld's acclaimed photographer, Walter McBride!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the 2016 Drama League Awards

by Walter McBride — May 21, 2016

The Drama League (Executive Artistic Director, Gabriel Shelian-Shanks) gathered yesterday, May 20th, for the 82nd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony, hosted by 2016 Tony® Award-nominees, Zachary Levi (She Loves Me) and Megan Hilty (Noises Off), in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Tim

ECLIPSED's Clint Ramos Wins 2016 Tony Award for Best Costume Design - Play

by Caryn Robbins — June 12, 2016

Clint Ramos has won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for ECLIPSED.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, HAMILTON, THE COLOR PURPLE & More Win Big at the 2016 Drama League Awards!

by Nicole Rosky — May 20, 2016

The Drama League (Executive Artistic Director, Gabriel Shelian-Shanks) gathers today for the 82nd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony, hosted by 2016 Tony® Award-nominees, Zachary Levi (She Loves Me) and Megan Hilty (Noises Off), in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 B

Photo Coverage: ECLIPSED's Lupita Nyong'o Celebrates Her New Sardi's Portrait!

by Walter McBride — May 20, 2016

Just yesterday, Oscar winner & Eclipsed Tony Award nominee Lupita Nyong'o was joined by Eclipsed playwright and star of 'The Walking Dead' Danai Gurira and some of her Eclipsed costars for the caricature unveiling in honor of her Broadway debut in and recent Tony Award nomination!BroadwayWorld bring

Have You Voted Yet for the BroadwayWorld Awards? Just 11 Days Left to Help Your Favorites Win!

by Nicole Rosky — May 19, 2016

Voting runs through May 31 for the 13th Annual BroadwayWorld.

Jessie Mueller, Kathy Najimy & More Added to 2016 Lilly Awards Honoree List; Lupita Nyong'o, Gloria Steinem & More Will Present

by Tyler Peterson — May 16, 2016

The 7th Annual Lilly Awards Ceremony, which celebrates women of distinction in the American Theater, have added honorees to the special awards ceremony, including Tony Award-winner and 2016 Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, Kathy Najimy, Genne Murphy, Candis Jones, Rehana Lew Mirza, and the women o

ALLEGIANCE, SPRING AWAKENING, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Rise in the BroadwayWorld Awards; 16 Days to Vote!

by Robert Diamond — May 14, 2016

Voting runs through May 31 for the 13th Annual BroadwayWorld.

Photo Coverage: New Dramatists Honor Audra McDonald at 67th Annual Spring Luncheon!

by Walter McBride — May 13, 2016

New Dramatists, Tony Honor recipient and the nation's premier playwright development laboratory, just celebrated six-time Tony Award winning actress, Audra McDonald with their 2016 Distinguished Achievement Award at its 67th Annual Spring Luncheon tribute.

Tony Nominee Lupita Nyong'o to Star in Marvel's THE BLACK PANTHER

by Caryn Robbins — May 12, 2016

Lupita Nyong'o is in discussions to take on the role of Chad Boseman's love interest in Marvel's upcoming superhero film THE BLACK PANTHER.

HAMILTON Takes the Lead in the BroadwayWorld Awards; 20 Days Left to Vote!

by Nicole Rosky — May 10, 2016

Voting runs through May 31 for the 13th Annual BroadwayWorld.

VIDEO: Celebrate The Season! THE TONY AWARDS Releases Collage of 2016 Nominees

by Michael Dale — May 10, 2016

Enjoy some of the magic moments that made the 2015-16 Broadway season a winner.

VIDEO: First Look - Lupita Nyong'o & David Oyelowo Star in QUEEN OF KATWE

by Caryn Robbins — May 10, 2016

Disney's QUEEN OF KATWE, starring Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo, will hit theaters on September 23, 2016.

Tony Awards Close-Up: Saycon Sengbloh Is Over the Moon About Her ECLIPSED Nomination!

by Nicole Rosky — June 5, 2016

ECLIPSED marks Saycon Sengbloh's eighth Broadway production, and yet it is the first time that she's gotten to show what she's got in a non-musical role.

Breaking News: Outer Critics Circle Announces 2015-16 Award Winners - SHE LOVES ME; LONG DAY'S JOURNEY Lead Pack

by Robert Diamond — May 9, 2016

Just In! The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2015-16 season in 25 categories.

Which Tony Nominees Will Be 'Wintour-ized' This Year? Vogue Editor to Dress Select Few

by Caryn Robbins — May 6, 2016

Now that this year's TONY nominees have been revealed, it's time for the honorees to chose their fashion for the big night.

ECLIPSED's Lupita Nyong'o Sees Nothing Small in Danai Gurira's Powerful Drama

by Michael Dale — May 4, 2016

the Oscar-winner and Tony nominee responds to a reporters inquiry as to why she's in a 'small play.

Stars from THE COLOR PURPLE, ON YOUR FEET, TUCK EVERLASTING & More Earn 2016 Theatre World Awards!

by Nicole Rosky — May 2, 2016

The Theatre World Awards, Inc.

BWW Blog: 70th Tony Award Nomination Predictions

by Jeffrey Kare — May 2, 2016

At 8:30 AM tomorrow morning will be the announcement of the nominations for this year's Tony Awards! The announcements will be made by Tony nominee Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon; HBO's Girls) and Tony Award winner Patina Miller (Pippin; CBS' Madam Secretary).