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BWW Readers' Countdown: The Greatest Tonys Performances of the Past Five Years- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2015

BroadwayWorld is counting down to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). All month, we've been asking you to weigh in on your favorite Tonys performances from the past five years, and the time has come to reveal the winners. As the ceremony approaches, we'll be bringing you YOUR CHOICES! Below, we bring you #1 (by a landslide): Neil Patrick Harris' Opening Number (2013)- 'Bigger.' Check back tomorrow to chck out the full list!

Join BroadwayWorld's Twitter Party on Tony Awards Night!
by Sally Henry - Jun 6, 2015

This Tony Awards season, we're bringing our fans all the coverage they could possibly desire, and we want YOU to contribute!

Melinda Buckley Brings MOTHER AND ME to Bay Street Theater June 29
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 6, 2015

?Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce Mother (and me), a one night performance of the one woman show written by and starring Melinda Buckley on Monday, June 29 at 8 pm. Kimberly Senior directs.

BWW Readers' Countdown: The Greatest Tonys Performances of the Past Five Years- #1
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2015

BroadwayWorld is counting down to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). All month, We've been asking you to weigh in on your favorite Tonys performances from the past five years, and the time has come to reveal the winners. As the ceremony approaches, we'll be bringing you YOUR CHOICES! Below, we bring you #1 (by a landslide): Neil Patrick Harris' Opening Number (2013)- 'Bigger.' Check back tomorrow to chck out the full list!

Prep for Broadway's Biggest Night with the Numbers Behind the 69th Annual Tony Awards!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2015

Before Broadway's biggest night on Sunday, June 7th, 37 productions will have opened on Broadway in the 2014-15 season. Of those productions, 10 were eligible for Best New Musical and 11 were eligible for Best New Play at the 69th Annual Tony Awards. In these new plays and musicals, 213 actors made their Broadway debuts in new shows.

Christian Slater Joins SPAMALOT at the Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2015

Christian Slater has been announced to play Sir Galahad in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Monty Python's Spamalot, the parody of the Arthurian Legend which won the Tony for Best Musical in 2005.

BWW Readers' Countdown: The Greatest Tonys Performances of the Past Five Years- #2
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2015

BroadwayWorld is counting down to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). All month, We've been asking you to weigh in on your favorite Tonys performances from the past five years, and the time has come to reveal the winners. As the ceremony approaches, we'll be bringing you YOUR CHOICES! Below, we bring you #2: Neil Patrick Harris' Opening Number (2011)- 'It's Not Just for Gays Anymore.' Check back tomorrow to find out who landed in the #1 spot!

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: The 2014 Tony Awards
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 4, 2015

Today we are revisiting Broadway's biggest night in 2014 thanks to this weekend's upcoming presentation of the 2015 Tony Awards.

Breaking News: Find Out Who Is Performing What at the Tony Awards; Plus, New Presenters Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2015

The Tony Awards today announced that more than 175 performers will join Josh Groban on-stage for a special performance - the most performers in a single number in Tony Awards history - at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday night for the 69th Annual Tony Awards. The 2015 Tony Awards will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on CBS, on Sunday, June 7th 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay) and are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

BWW Contest: Win a Pair of Tickets to the Tony Awards Dress Rehearsal or Ceremony!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2015

In just over a week, Broadway will gather to celebrate the 69th Annual Tony Awards, broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on CBS, on Sunday, June 7th 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay). BroadayWorld wants to give you a chance to hang with the stars on the big night, so we are giving away a pair of tickets to both the dress rehearsal and official ceremony! Winners will be notified on Thursday, June 4. CLICK HERE to submit for tickets to the dress rehearsal and CLICK HERE to submit for tickets to the ceremony.

Neil Patrick Harris Narrates Children's Book AND TANGO MAKES THREE, Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2015

Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, and Little Simon are proud to announce Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris will narrate a new edition of Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell's bestselling, groundbreaking children's book AND TANGO MAKES THREE. The story, illustrated by Henry Cole, will be available as a book and CD combination, as a standalone audiobook, and as an e-book with audio today, June 2, 2015.

BWW Readers' Countdown: The Greatest Tonys Performances of the Past Five Years- #5
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2015

BroadwayWorld is counting down to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). All month, We've been asking you to weigh in on your favorite Tonys performances from the past five years, and the time has come to reveal the winners. As the ceremony approaches, we'll be bringing you YOUR CHOICES! Below, we bring you #5: The Cancelled TV Shows Medley (2013)- with Neil Patrick Harris, Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty and Laura Benanti. Check back tomorrow to find out who landed in the #4 spot!

Photo Flash: First Look at Daniel N. Durant, Krysta Rodriguez and More in Deaf West Theatre's SPRING AWAKENING
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 1, 2015

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts ('The Wallis'), Deaf West Theatre and Cody Lassen present Deaf West Theatre's innovative new production of the eight-time, Tony Award-winning Best Musical Spring Awakening, opening May 28. This production is performed simultaneously in American Sign Language and spoken English by a cast of 27 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 7, 2015 in the Bram Goldsmith Theater. Check out a first look below!

NY Public Library for the Performing Arts Curator Doug Reside on Musical Numbers at The Tony Awards
by NYPL for the Performing Arts - May 29, 2015

BroadwayWorld.com continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Doug Reside (Lewis and Dorothy Cullman Curator for the Billy Rose Theatre Division) on Shakespeare + Musical Theater:

BWW Readers' Countdown: The Greatest Tonys Performances of the Past Five Years- #8
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2015

BroadwayWorld is counting down to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). All month, We've been asking you to weigh in on your favorite Tonys performances from the past five years, and the time has come to reveal the winners. As the ceremony approaches, we'll be bringing you YOUR CHOICES! Below, we bring you #8: Neil Patrick Harris' Opening Number (2012)- 'What If Life Were More Like Theatre.' Check back tomorrow to find out who landed in the #7 spot!

Additional Tickets Released for 2015 Tony Awards
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015

A limited block of tickets to the 69th Annual Tony Awards will go on sale today to the public at 12 noon EST. Prices range from $300 to $500 and will be available on TonyAwards.com.

WAKE UP with BWW 5/29/2015 - MATILDA on Tour, Drama Desk Awards and More!
by Jessica Showers - May 29, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: MATILDA goes on tour and the Drama Desk Awards are this Sunday!

Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch Join 33rd JUST FOR LAUGHS Festival This July
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015

The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Quebec, returns this summer for its 33rd edition with more laughs and more stars.  This year, Broadway stars Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch will appear alongside a comedian line-up that includes Mike Myers, Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Trevor Noah, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, Weird Al Yankovic, Jason Reitman, Omid Djalili and Ellie Kemper.    

Photo Flash: Throwback Thursday - A Look at the 2015 Tony Nominees' Previous Stage Roles!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2015

In honor of the 2015 Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at this year's nominees in previous stage roles on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theaters. Check out photos below!

Just For Laughs Festival to Feature Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming, Jane Lynch and More!
by Christina Mancuso - May 28, 2015

The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec, returns this summer for its 33rd edition with more laughs and more stars.  This year, Broadway stars Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch will appear alongside a comedian line-up that includes Mike Myers, Kevin Hart, DaveChappelle, Wanda Sykes, Trevor Noah, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, Weird Al Yankovic, Jason Reitman, Omid Djaliliand Ellie Kemper.    

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