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Drama Desk Follows Tonys; Removes RAGTIME Nods for Costumes & Orchestrations

It was announced yesterday that the Tony Awards overseers (members of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League) had decided to withdraw the nomination for Best Costume Design from Santo Loquasto for his work on Ragtime on the basis that he, along with his team, created similar designs for the original 1998 production. Now, the Drama Desk has followed suit. In a letter to voters and members,William Wolf, President and Barbara Siegel, Chairperson, The Nominating Committee write that

STAGE TUBE: LA CAGE Performs on 'Good Morning America'

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Tony Award-nominated stars Kelsey Grammer and Douglas Hodge and the notorious and dangerous Cagelles performed this morning, May 14 on 'Good Morning America.' In the New York area, 'Good Morning America' airs on WABC-TV, Channel 7. BroadwayWorld brings you the clip of their performance below!

Tony Overseers Withdraw Best Costume Design Nomination from Loquasto for RAGTIME

The New York Times is reporting that the Tony Awards overseers (members of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League) have decided to withdraw the nomination for Best Costume Design from Santo Loquasto for his work on Ragtime on the basis that he, along with his team, created similar designs for the original 1998 production.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Featured On Good Morning America 5/14

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Tony Award-nominated stars Kelsey Grammer and Douglas Hodge and the notorious and dangerous Cagelles will perform tomorrow, Friday, May 14 on 'Good Morning America' between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. In the New York area, 'Good Morning America' airs on WABC-TV, Channel 7. Check local listings.

STAGE TUBE: West End SWEET CHARITY Performs on 'Over the Rainbow'

Tamzin Outhwaite (Boeing Boeing, Hotel Babylon, Eastenders), who plays the title role of Charity Hope Valentine, leads the cast in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity. Here's the cast of hopeful Dorothy's on 'Over the Rainbow' visiting Sweet Charity and then Tamzin performing from the show on TV!

LA CAGE to Launch National Tour - Fall 2011

The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, which this week was nominated for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, will launch a National Tour in the fall of 2011. The tour will feature the work of the production's entire Tony-nominated creative team: director Terry Johnson, choreographer Lynne Page, set designer Tim Shortall, costume designer Matthew Wright, lighting designer Nick Richings, sound designer Jonathan Deans and orchestrator/musical supervisor Jason Carr. Further details for the National Tour will be announced soon.

TV: Opening Night of SWEET CHARITY in the West End!

Tamzin Outhwaite (Boeing Boeing, Hotel Babylon, Eastenders), who plays the title role of Charity Hope Valentine, leads the cast in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity. Here's coverage from opening night!

LA CAGE Star Christine Andreas Guests On The Today Show 5/6

Two-time Tony Award-nominee Christine Andreas, who is currently starring in the critically acclaimed new production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway, will be a guest on 'The Today Show' on Thursday, May 6. She will be participating in the 'Everyone Has a Story' segment in the 10:00 AM hour. 'The Today Show' airs locally on WNBC-TV, Channel 4. Check local listings.

Outhwaite & Umbers et al. Lead SWEET CHARITY in the West End; Opens May 5

Tamzin Outhwaite is joined by Mark Umbers in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity. Matthew White's production of Sweet Charity, which completed its sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory last month, will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 23 April 2010 with press night on 4 May and is currently booking until 8 January 2011.

Photo Flash: SWEET CHARITY At Theatre Royal Haymarket

Tamzin Outhwaite (Boeing Boeing, Hotel Babylon, Eastenders), who plays the title role of Charity Hope Valentine, leads the cast in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity.

2010 Tony Award Nominees: By Show

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 4, 2010 by Broadway Star Lea Michele and Tony Award Nominee Jeff Daniels.

2009-10 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced!

Tthe 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Former Drama Desk Award winner Patti LuPone will host the awards ceremony.

Photo Flash: SWEET CHARITY At Theatre Royal Haymarket

Tamzin Outhwaite (Boeing Boeing, Hotel Babylon, Eastenders), who plays the title role of Charity Hope Valentine, leads the cast in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity.

Watch Kelsey Grammer On The Martha Stewart Show 4/29

On today's edition of 'The Martha Stewart Show' (nationally syndicated, check local listings), actor Kelsey Grammer joined daytime host Martha Stewart in-studio to make two classic French dishes - croque monsieur and oeufs en cocotte.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Stars Take To The Small Screen 4/29

Cast members from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, the critically acclaimed new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, will make two appearances on television tomorrow, Thursday, April 29. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES opened on Broadway to rave reviews on April 18. The production is playing at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

LA CAGE's Douglas Hodge Visits CW 11 Morning News Tomorrow

Douglas Hodge, the Olivier Award-winning star of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway, will be a guest on 'CW 11 Morning News' on Tuesday, April 27. 'CW11 Morning News' airs on WPIX-TV Channel 11. Hodge's interview will run at approximately 7:45 AM.

Photo Coverage: Outer Critics Circle announce 2009-2010 Theatre Nominations

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway publicly announced the nominees for the 2009-10 season on Monday, April 26th at the historic Algonquin Hotel. Outer Critics Circle posted award nominations in 23 categories and are the first major Broadway/Off-Broadway award nominees of the New York theater season. BrpadwayWorld was there to capture real-life siblings, Broadway stars Hunter and Sutton Foster make the announcements.

2010 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations Announced

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway publicly announced the nominees for the 2009-10 season on Monday, April 26th (11AM) at the historic Algonquin Hotel (59 West 44th Street). Outer Critics Circle posted award nominations in 23 categories and are the first major Broadway/Off-Broadway award nominees of the New York theater season.

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