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2015 TONY AWARDS Broadcast Nabs Writers Guild Award Nomination

BroadwayWorld is ecstatic to report that the June 2015 broadcast of the 69th Annual Tony Awards and writer Dave Boone were honored with a Writers Guild Award nomination this afternoon in the Comedy/Variety - Music, Awards, Tributes - Specials category.

Breaking News: 70th Annual Tony Awards Date Announced; Plus Eligibility Cut-Off & Nominations Morning!

The American Theatre Wing's 70th Annual Tony Awards will air on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, June 5, 2016 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) live from New York City. The Tony Awards, which honors theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, has been broadcast on CBS since 1978. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. 

BWW Exclusive: IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU's Sierra Boggess Joins as Tony Awards Red Carpet Host!

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, for the first time ever, the Tony Awards® will present a live-streamed red carpet special, helmed by TV and Stage Star Darren Criss, two-time Tony Nominee Laura Osnes. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Sierra Boggess, currently starring on Broadway in It Shoulda Been You, has joined the hosting team.

Breaking News: Find Out Who Is Performing What at the Tony Awards; Plus, New Presenters Announced!

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.

TV: Gene O'Donovan, Adrian Bryan-Brown, and Arnold Abramson Accept Tonys Honors!

It's just days until the 69th Annual Tony Awards, and just last night the nominees gathered at The Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel to celebrate the 2015 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and 2015 Special Award Recipients, including Tommy Tune, Stephen Schwartz, and John Cameron Mitchell (all of whom will accept their awards on Sunday night), as well as honorees Gene O'Donovan, Adrian Bryan-Brown, and Arnold Abramson.  Check out their speeches below!

TV: It's Tonys Time! The 2015 Nominees Prep for the Week Ahead!

It's just days until the 69th Annual Tony Awards, and just last night the nominees gathered at The Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel to celebrate the 2015 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and 2015 Special Award Recipients, including Tommy Tune, Stephen Schwartz, John Cameron Mitchell, Gene O'Donovan, Adrian Bryan-Brown, and Arnold Abramson. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the nominees for one last time before the big night. Check out what they have going on this week below!

Photo Coverage: Broadway Gathers to Honor 2015 Tony Honorees!

It's just days until the 69th Annual Tony Awards, and just last night the nominees gathered at The Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel to celebrate the 2015 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and 2015 Special Award Recipients, including Tommy Tune, Stephen Schwartz, John Cameron Mitchell, Gene O'Donovan, Adrian Bryan-Brown, and Arnold Abramson. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the special event below!

BWW Contest: Win a Pair of Tickets to the Tony Awards Dress Rehearsal or Ceremony!

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.

Additional Tickets Released for 2015 Tony Awards

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.

Photo Coverage: Hangin' with the Stars of 2015 Stars In The Alley!

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held just yesterday in Shubert Alley, hosted by Darren Criss who is currently playing Hedwig in the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District celebrated Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a 12-piece live orchestra, including many of this year's 2015 Tony Award - nominated plays and musicals! BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos of all of the stars on the red carpet below! 

Charlotte St. Martin Named President of The Broadway League

Robert E. Wankel, Chairman of the Broadway League and President & Co-CEO of the Shubert Organization announced today that the League's Executive Committee has elected Charlotte St. Martin to the position of President. The Broadway League is the trade association representing commercial theatre in the United States, whose members include producers, theatre owners, and presenters of Broadway across the country and internationally.

Photo Flash: BROADWAY BETS Raises $137,200 for BC/EFA

Theater fans, celebrities and industry insiders grabbed their seats at poker tables on Monday, May 18, 2015, to raise $137,200 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at the inaugural edition of Broadway Bets. Hosted by Sardi's restaurant in the heart of New York City's theatre district, Broadway Bets(#broadwaybets), a first-of-its-kind Broadway poker tournament, offered the theatre community a new and unique way to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Darren Criss Hosts BROADWAY JUNIOR Today at the Imperial Theatre

The 10th Anniversary celebration of The Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International arts education program, Broadway Junior, will take place today, May 19, 2015 at at 10:30 a.m. at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 W. 45th St.). The event will be hosted by 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' star Darren Criss.

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