Michael Potts News

The Actors' Equity Foundation  presented its annual veteran actor award (Richard Seff Award) and breakout performer award (Clarence Derwent Award) at the Actors' Equity Association's Eastern Regional Board meeting today.

Showcasing the diverse, inclusive, and vibrant message of The Prom, the cast perform a medley of 'Tonight Belongs to You / It's Time To Dance' from the musical.

It's time to dance because The Prom's Brooks Ashmanskas recently sat down with ABC News to chat all about the show's touching message and all of the excitement for this Sunday's Tony Awards! Check out the full interview below!

On last night's episode of Nightline, stars of Broadway's The Prom sat down to share heartwarming stories of show's impact.

Caitlin Kinnunen and the cast of the Tony-nominated musical The Prom performed 'You Happened' on Thursday's episode of The View.

The cast of the Broadway musical The Prom are the faces of the new Kenneth Cole Pride Initiative!

The Prom's Brooks Ashmanskas was honored with a portrait at the iconic Sardi's yesterday, May 28.

Legendary Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz led a toast to THE PROM's Tony-nominated songwriting duo, Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin, who are celebrating 25 years working together this year as their musical The Prom heads into June 9's Tony Awards as one of the season's most beloved new shows on Broadway. 

Set your DVRs, because ABC's The View has announced that on Friday, May 31 there will be a performance by the cast of Broadway's Tony®-nominated The Prom!

On Monday night's episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Tony-nominated star Caitlin Kinnunen and the cast of 'The Prom' perform 'Unruly Heart' from their Broadway musical, now running at the Longacre Theatre.

It's time to dance because The Prom's Becca Lee is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, May 20th! Be sure to tune in as Becca takes you behind the scenes of the show's special performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! Life's no dress rehearsal, so you're not gonna want to miss this!

Get your DVRs ready - on Monday, May 20, the cast of Broadway's The Prom is set to perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!

Marylouise Burke (True West) and Andre De Shields (Hdestown) are the recipients of the annual Richard Seff Award presented by the Actors' Equity Foundation to veteran female and male character actors for the best performance in a supporting role in a Broadway or Off-Broadway production.  The announcement was made by Judy Rice, president of the Foundation, which administers the award.

Last night, Chasten Buttigieg, Indiana theater teacher and husband of president hopeful Pete Buttigieg, made an appearance at The Prom! After the show he took photos with the cast. Check them out below!

The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, held their Annual Gala on Monday, April 29, 2019.

True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn Theaters announce the panel of celebrity judges for the 11th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition, taking place on Monday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).  

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The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, announced today their lineup of performers to pay special tribute to this year's honorees at their Annual Gala on Monday, April 29, 2019. Michael Urie (Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song) hosts the evening that will include performances by Amber Gray (Hadestown), Beth Leavel, Michael Potts, Matthew Sklar (The Prom), Damon Daunno,Rebecca Naomi Jones (Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!), Sarah Stiles (Tootsie) and a special appearance by Chairman of The Actors Fund Brian Stokes Mitchell. Luke Hawkins & Evan Ruggiero will open the Gala with an original tap dance number. Additional presenters and guests include: Annette Bening,Kenny Leon, Jawan M. Jackson, Tony Kushner, Will Roland, Brandon Uranowitz, Eric William Morris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Gideon Glick and more. Performers and guests are subjects to change.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Prom will perform at the WorldPride Closing Ceremony on June 30th in Times Square. Melissa Etheridge will headline the Closing Ceremony, which will also include performances by Jake Shears & MNEK. Additional talent will be announced in the weeks ahead.

Tony award-winning actress Beth Leavel stopped by Good Morning America to perform her show-stopping hit, 'The Lady's Improving.'