The Tony Awards has just announced that this year's Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre will go to industry icons Andrew Lloyd Webber and Chita Rivera.... (more...)
What does today's news mean for the rest of awards season? Does love from the Drama League usually mean that a Tony nomination will follow?... (more...)
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on April 12 for the third time this season to decide the eligibility of Broadway productions for the American Theatre Wing's 2018 Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. The Committee will meet regularly throughout th... (more...)
The Tony Awards Nominations Announcement will be co-hosted by Tony and Grammy Award winner, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Katharine McPhee, who is currently starring in the Tony nominated musical Waitress. Also in attendance will be David Henry Hwang, Chairman of the American Theatre Wing; Heather Hitchens... (more...)
The 2018 theatre awards season is quickly approaching, and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's Awards Season Calendar below!... (more...)
Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the second time this season and confirmed the eligibility status of ten Broadway productions for the 2018 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®. The Tony Awards Administration Committee will meet a total of four times throughout the 2017-2018 season ... (more...)
A couple of weeks ago, the Tony Awards Administration Committee made news when it declared 1984 ineligible to receive a Tony Award. The decision covered not only the play itself, but everyone who worked on it. What happened?... (more...)
The Tony Awards announced today that they will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall for the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.... (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...)