Ben Platt who just last month won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Dear Evan Hansen tweeted over the July 4th holiday in response to a few fan complaints about him not appearing at the stage door post show.... (more...)
The awards have been engraved and are on their way to the winners! After being delivered to the theatre, winners from Dear Evan Hansen, Ben Platt and Rachel Bay Jones, sit down together to see their names engraved on a Tony Award for the first time.... (more...)
We are continuing the series with Tai (10), Isabella (12), and Charles (9), who tuned in for the 71st Annual Tony Awards last weekend. Curious about what they thought about the ceremony? Find out below!... (more...)
The Tony Awards are over and this year's winners are already making sure that the crowds of New York City know how it went down. Below, check out the new marquees of the theatre district!... (more...)
The party's over... The American Theatre Wing's 71st Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Tony and Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, aired live from Radio City Music Hall last night, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway and wrapping up the 2016-17 awards season.... (more...)
Just last night, Bette Midler won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Hello, Dolly!. After she wrapped up her epic acceptance speech onstage, she continued backstage with the press. Check out what she had to say below!... (more...)
GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today applauded celebrities for standing with LGBTQ and other marginalized communities at the 71st Annual Tony Awards. Tina Fey, Jonathan Groff, Cynthia Erivo, and Brian d'Arcy James were among celebrities wearing GLAAD's '&' pins at the ... (more...)
Once the seats of Radio City Music Hall emptied, Broadway's best spread out across the city to celebrate the epic night with their companies. BroadwayWorld was in the action with Best Musical nominees Come from Away and Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Check out photos below!... (more...)
The American Theatre Wing's 71st Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Tony and Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, aired live from Radio City Music Hall last night, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway and wrapping up the 2016-17 awards season.... (more...)
Dear Evan Hansen had a big night at the 71st Annual Tony Awards, taking home a grand total of six statues. After things wrapped up at Radio City Music Hall, the cast celebrated at the Empire Hotel. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and you can catch photos below!... (more...)
The stars aligned tonight for Broadway's biggest party and as everyone slipped out of costume and into their formal finery, some stars shone a little more brightly than some.... (more...)
Did you miss the Tonys Broadcast? Never fear, BroadwayWorld's got you covered. BroadwayWorld writer David Clarke took copious notes during the show, and his highlights are presented below.... (more...)
Andy Blankenbuehler has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Choreography for Bandstand. Mr. Blankenbuehler won a 2008 Tony Award for his choreography in the Tony Award winning Best Musical In The Heights (also Lortel Award, Outer Critics Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography). He also... (more...)
Christopher Ashley has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Come From Away. He also received nominations for MEMPHIS and THE ROCK HORROR PICTURE SHOW. His other Broadway credits include Xanadu, Leap of Faith, and All Shook Up. West End credits include Memphis.... (more...)
Hello, Dolly! has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Michael Stewart's (book) and Jerry Herman's (music and lyrics) masterpiece, Hello, Dolly!, returns to Broadway starring none other than Bette Midler. Directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, Hello, Dolly! is playing... (more...)
Rachel Bay Jones has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Dear Evan Hansen. This marks her first Tony nomination and first win. Her other Broadway credits include Pippin, Hair (Mother, Buddhadalirama); Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdow... (more...)
DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt Tweets Back at Stage Door Complainers
VIDEO: Ben Platt & Rachel Bay Jones Check Out Their Freshly-Engraved Tonys for the First Time!
BWW TV: The Kid Critics Wrap Up the Broadway Season at the Tony Awards!
Photo Coverage: Marquee Makeover- Broadway Theatres Get Tony-Winning Updates!
BWW TV: Spin Your Tony Round and Round!
ICYMI: The Day-After Recap of All Things 2017 Tony Awards!
VIDEO: Bette Midler Keeps Talkin' Backstage with More HELLO, DOLLY Thanks
Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Groff and Brian d'Arcy James Wear GLAAD Pins at 2017 Tony Awards
Photo Coverage: Best Musical Nominees COME FROM AWAY and GREAT COMET Celebrate Tony Night!
Photo Coverage: Broadway Keeps the Party Going at the Carlyle with DKC/O&M!
Photo Coverage: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Celebrates a Winning Night at The Empire Hotel!
Broadway Beauties: Rounding Up All the Best Looks from the Tony Awards Red Carpet!
BWW Tonys Special: Recap of the CBS Broadcast
Tony Talk: Best Play, OSLO's J.T. Rogers!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Musical
Tony Talk: Best Choreography, BANDSTAND's Andy Blankenbuehler
HELLO, DOLLY!'s Bette Midler Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Tony Talk: Best Direction of a Musical, COME FROM AWAY's Christopher Ashley
HELLO, DOLLY! Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
Tony Talk: Best Direction of a Play, INDECENT's Rebecca Taichman
OSLO's J.T. Rogers Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Play
Tony Talk: Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Rachel Bay Jones!
AUGUST WILSON'S JITNEY Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play
BANDSTAND's Andy Blankenbuehler Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Choreography
VIDEO: Miranda & Corden Team for Crosswalk the Musical - HAIR
VIDEO: Miranda Up for Writing GAME OF THRONES Musical; Offers Lyrics
