2010 Tony Awards: Bryan/DiPietro Win 'Best Original Score'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2010
The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.
Chicago's BWWers Predict 2010 Tony Awards
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 12, 2010
With such a strong Chicago showing, Paul Thompson, Trish Vignola, and I thought we'd throw in our 2 cents and predict this year's big 2010 Tony Award winners.
Sofa Snark: Tonys Reflect Boring Broadway Season
by James Sims - Jun 6, 2010
It is nearly impossible to dismiss the fact that Broadway experienced a rather lackluster year, star-studded shows or not, as can easily be seen by the list of Tony nominations. When musicals like Memphis and Million Dollar Quartet are able to snag nods for best musical, and the dreaded Addams Family can be listed as having one of the best original scores, it's certain that the creative juices flowing around Times Square were strained this past season...
BWW Fans' Choice 2010 Winners! AMERICAN IDIOT Leads with Record 10 Wins!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 10, 2010
Voting has concluded for BroadwayWorld's 2010 Theatre Fans' Choice Awards, and with hundreds of thousands of votes cast, we've had another record year further solidifying the Theatre Fans' Choice Awards place as the largest, and most popular online Broadway polling event of its kind!
BWW Fans' Choice Voting Update - Last Chance to Vote!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 3, 2010
Voting is fully underway for BroadwayWorld's 2010 Theatre Fans' Choice Awards, with thousands of votes already in and recording voting numbers already being set. So far there have been early leads established for some surprising and not so suprising early leaders.
BroadwayGirlNYC: 2010 Tony Predictions
by BroadwayGirl NYC - Jun 3, 2010
Well my lovelies, we are now only days away from the 2010 Tonys. As you know from reading my last few columns and my frequent excited tweets, the Awards have been on my mind for weeks. I'm getting exponentially more excited as the day grows closer; it seems like now is the time to post my analysis of the nominees - including my picks for who should, and who will, win big this year.
Married Couple Mazzie & Danieley Take Over in NEXT TO NORMAL 7/19
by Robert Diamond - Jun 3, 2010
The New York Times is reporting that real-life married couple Marrin Mazzie and Jason Danieley will be taking over the lead roles in Next to Normal on July 19th. This will mark the couple's first on-stage pairing in a Broadway show.
Long, Daly Join Casts Of Upcoming Williamstown Theatre Fest Productions
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010
Artistic Director Nicholas Martin has announced the casting for the next two productions of the Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2010 Season: Six Degrees of Separation by John Guare (The House of Blue Leaves, Landscape of the Body) playing the Main Stage July 14 - 25, and the world premiere of Samuel J. and K. by Mat Smart (The 13th of Paris, The Hopper Collection) on the Nikos Stage July 7 - 18.
RIALTO CHATTER: Samuel L. Jackson to Star in The Mountaintop on Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - May 26, 2010
American playwright Katori Hall's The Mountaintop was named Best Play at the 2010 Olivier Awards in London. Marking the first time a female African American playwright has received the honor in the Olivier Awards' 34-year history, Ms. Hall's play was nominated alongside such new works as Jerusalem, Enron and Red.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Elite Honors Nancy Coyne
by Jessica Lewis - May 25, 2010
Broadway's elite gathered to honor Nancy Coyne of Serino Coyne at UJA-Federation of New York's Entertainment, Media & Communications Division 2010 Excellence in Theater Award Dinner on Monday, May 24, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at The St. Regis New York.
Photo Coverage: 2010 Drama Desk Awards Press Room
by Linda Lenzi - May 24, 2010
Here are the winners of the 2010 Drama Desk Awards...
Outstanding Play:
Alan Ayckbourn, My Wonderful Day
Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation
Lucinda Coxon, Happy Now?
**John Logan, Red ** WINNER
Geoffrey Nauffts, Next Fall
Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park
Outstanding Musical:
Urban Stages Hosts 26th Annual Benefit Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance 5/24
by BWW
News Desk - May 24, 2010
Following the extended run of their hit musical Langston in Harlem, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, founder/artistic director and Lauren Schmiedel, managing director) is proud to announce their annual benefit gala, entitle Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance Then and Now on May 24th at the Boathouse in Central Park from 6:30PM to 11PM.
Monday Update: d'Arcy James, Chenoweth, Breslin & More Leading Fans' Choice
by Robert Diamond - May 24, 2010
Voting is fully underway for BroadwayWorld's 2010 Theatre Fans' Choice Awards, with thousands of votes already in and early leads established for some surprising and not so suprising early choices. Voting will continue through June 4, 2010 and anything can happen between now and then. In the meantime early leaders range from those overlooked by the TONY nominations to fan favorites. Check out the current stats below by category after the latest weekend audit on the votes.
Drama Desk Awards are Tonight; Live Coverage on BWW!
by Robert Diamond - May 23, 2010
The 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.
Keep your browser tuned to BroadwayWorld.com for LIVE coverage on the site of all the winners and more starting at 9pm.
Nancy Coyne Honored at UJA-Federation's 2010 Excellence in Theatre Award Dinner
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
Broadway's elite will gather to honor Nancy Coyne of Serino Coyne at UJA-Federation of New York's Entertainment, Media, and Communications Division's 2010 Excellence in Theatre Award Dinner on Monday, May 24, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at The St. Regis New York, Fifth Avenue & East 55th Street, Manhattan.
EDUCATING RITA And SHIRLEY VALENTINE Transfer To Trafalgar Studios
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
Following a sell-out season at the Menier Chocolate Factory Willy Russell's Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine will transfer to the West End for a limited 16 week run. Tim Pigott-Smith joins Laura Dos Santos in Educating Rita with Meera Syal reprising her role in Shirley Valentine.
BWW Fans' Choice Voting Update - Who's in the Lead?
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2010
Voting is fully underway for BroadwayWorld's 2010 Theatre Fans' Choice Awards, with thousands of votes already in and recording voting numbers already being set. So far there have been early leads established for some surprising and not so suprising early leaders.
Brantley and Isherwood Weigh In On Year In Theatre
by Charlie Piane - May 15, 2010
Following the release of this year's Tony Award nominations, New York Times theatre critics Ben Brantley and Charles Isherwood spoke about the recently-ended theatre season. In the new feature, the critics sound off on the 'spotty' season.