2011 Awards Season

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 16th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - November 16, 2011

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award nominations, 'WSS' everywhere, 'The Baker's Wife,' dueling TYA 'Babes In Toyland' shows, a 'Seussical' and more....

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 9th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - November 10, 2011

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Jeff Award results, 'Joseph' in Aurora, three shows at Northwestern, two at Northlight, two national tours and more....

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 12th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - October 12, 2011

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The 2011 BWW Chicago Awards, new facilities for Black Ensemble Theater, Stage 773 and Light Opera Works, plus an overview of year-end Loop musical productions and more...

Nominations Now Being Accepted For 2011 BWW Chicago Awards!
by Paul W. Thompson - October 7, 2011

Nominations are now being accepted for the second annual BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Click here to submit the names of the artists, shows and theaters that you feel should be nominated for this year's awards, the Chicago area's only comprehensive fan awards for local and touring theatrical productions.

4th Annual Steinberg Playwright 'Mimi' Awards to Be Held 11/14
by Kelsey Denette - August 9, 2011

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust today announced that the 4th Annual Steinberg Playwright 'Mimi' Awards will be presented on Monday, November 14, 2011. The Mimi Awards promote theater as a vital part of our culture by nurturing American playwrights and encouraging the development and production of new American plays.

2011 Innovative Theatre Award Nominees Announced!
by Kelsey Denette - August 1, 2011

On Monday, August 1, 2011, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2011 nominees at its annual sold-out event at the Carmine Street Recreation Center located at 25 Carmine Street.

MARY POPPINS, Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush et al. Score at Australia's Helpmann Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - August 1, 2011

The 2011 Helpmann Awards® Ceremony was held earleir today. Monday 1 August at Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, hosted by Jonathan Biggins will Host the Awards Ceremony.

Geoffrey Rush, Caroline O'Connor, et al. to Present Helpmann Awards
by Kelsey Denette - July 19, 2011

The 2011 Helpmann Awards® Ceremony will be held on Monday 1 August at 8pm at Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, whilst the After Party will be held at The Argyle in The Rocks. Acclaimed performer Jonathan Biggins will Host the Awards Ceremony.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Beacon Awards Honors Brooke Shields & John Larroquette
by Walter McBride - June 24, 2011

Yesterday evening, June 23, Inside Broadway hosted their annual Broadway Beacon Awards. Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba was the special guest performer for the evening, which honored Tony-winner John Larroquette of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, stage, film, & TV star Brooke Shields, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, and managing partner & co-founder of Stonehenge Partners, Ofer Yardeni. FOX5 reporter Julie Chang served as the evening's emcee.

Chris Jackson, Willie Reale Among Creative Arts Daytime Emmy Winners
by Kelsey Denette - June 18, 2011

Amongst the winners were several with Broadway backgrounds: Bill Sherman (composer) and Chris Jackson (lyricist) for Sesame Street's original song 'What I Am' and Willie Reale as a co-executive producer of The Electric Company on PBS.

2011-12 Tony Nominating Committee Announced
by Robert Diamond - June 17, 2011

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2011-2012 Broadway season. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Photo Flash: PRISCILLA Backstage at the Tonys!
by Jessica Lewis - June 15, 2011

In the 2010-2011 season, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT was honored with three Best Musical award nominations from the Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Award organizations. Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon has also received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical in addition to Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League nominations and the Theatre World Award for outstanding Broadway debut. Sheldon was also honored with a Tony nomination as were costume designers Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner, who took home the prize. In celebration of the nominations, the company took the stage at the 2011 Tony Awards on Sunday with a performance of 'It's Raining Men' with the song's composer Paul Shaffer and original songstress Martha Wash. PRISCILLA ensemble member Thom Allison grabbed some backstage shots of the crew as they prepped for their performance and BroadwayWorld brings you a look backstage below!

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 15, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - June 15, 2011

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Tony Awards wrap-up, 'Sweeney Todd' cast at Drury Lane Oakbrook, extensions for 'Murder For Two' and 'Trogg!,' summer theater for kids, more....

Broadway Fans. vs the Tony Awards - How Did They Compare?
by Jessica Lewis - June 14, 2011

On June 3, BroadwayWorld.com announced the recipients of the 9th annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards, voted on by YOU, the hundreds of thousands of theatregoers and fans who support New York theater on Broadway and off each season. On Sunday, June 12, the 65th annual Tony Awards Ceremony awarded Broadway's best with the famed honor, the winners selected by industry producers and additional movers and shakers. So how did the fan votes measure up to those of the industry professionals?

BWW TV: Matt Rodrigues Inside The Actor's Fund's West Coast Tony Party Honoring Hal Holbrook!
by Jessica Lewis - June 14, 2011

On Sunday, June 12, BroadwayWorld.com brought you special and exclusive coverage throughout the night of the 65th Annual Tony Awards, airing on CBS live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, including backstage videos, photos, speech transcriptions, winners stories, blogs and all the latest from the after parties. The night's big winner was The Book of Mormon, which took home nine prizes, including Best Musical. War Horse and Anything Goes were also evening standouts.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Write Neil Patrick Harris' Tony Closing Rap!
by Robert Diamond - June 14, 2011

If you loved Lin-Manuel Miranda's hilarious Tony-awards closing freestyle rap that was performed by 'host with the most' Neil Patrick Harris, you must check out this video that Miranda has uploaded, chronicling the brilliant number's backstage creation.

BWW TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle - Handspring Puppet Company for WAR HORSE!
by Jessica Lewis - June 21, 2011

The Handspring Puppet Company was the recipient of a 2011 Special Tony Award for their puppetry achievement in War Horse. Broadway Beat's Richie Ridge caught up with the Handspring artists following their big moment!

BWW TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle - Chappel & Gardiner, Best Costume Design for PRISCILLA
by Jessica Lewis - June 15, 2011

Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner are the 2011 recipients of the Tony Award for Best Costume Design for a Musical for Prisciall Queen of the Desert. Broadway Beat's Richie Ridge spoke with the pair immediately following their acceptance about what winning the award means to them. Click below to hear from the costumers right after their big moment!

BWW TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle - Rae Smith, Best Scenic Design for WAR HOSE!
by Jessica Lewis - June 16, 2011

Rae Smith is the 2011 recipient of the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for War Horse. Broadway Beat's Richie Ridge spoke with Smith immediately following her acceptance about what winning the award means to her. Click below to catch up with Smith following her big moment!

Photo Coverage: 2011 Tony Awards Arrivals Part 2
by Walter McBride - June 13, 2011

The 2011 Tony Awards were celebrated last night, June 12, at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan! BroadwayWorld was of course on hand for the red carpet bring you photos of all of the stars. Below, we bring you the second part of the complete red carpet coverage!

BWW TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle - Paule Constable, Best Lighting Design for WAR HORSE!
by Jessica Lewis - June 18, 2011

Paule Constable is the 2011 recipient of the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for War Horse. Broadway Beat's Richie Ridge spoke with Constable immediately following her acceptance about what winning the award means to her. Click below to catch up with Constable following her big moment!

Ratings Up for Tony Awards this Year!
by Jessica Lewis - June 13, 2011

Last night's official network ratings are in and the Tony Awards saw an overall increase in viewship of 9% from last year's ceremony. The ceremony, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, posted year-to-year gains in adults 18-49. Airing opposite Game 6 of the NBA Finals on ABC, the Tony Awards were second in households (4.5/07), viewers (6.92m) and adults 25-54 (1.6/04) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (1.2/03, with NBC).

STAGE TUBE: Miss the Tonys Last Night? Watch the Performances Here!
by Nicole Rosky - June 13, 2011

BroadwayWorld.com brought you special and exclusive live coverage throughout the night of the 65th Annual Tony Awards live from the Beacon Theatre. Click here to visit BroadwayWorld.com's main page and Tony sections to follow along! The big winner of the night was THE BOOK OF MORMON with nine awards followed by WAR HORSE with 5 and THE NORMAL HEART and ANYTHING GOES with 3.

Photo Coverage: 2011 Tony Awards Arrivals Part 1!
by Walter McBride - June 13, 2011

The 2011 Tony Awards were celebrated last night, June 12, at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan! BroadwayWorld was of course on hand for the red carpet bring you photos of all of the stars. Below, we bring you the first part of the complete red carpet coverage!

BWW TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle -Nick Stafford on How WAR HORSE was at Once a Challenge and a Privilege
by Jessica Lewis - June 27, 2011

Nick Stafford won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Play for War Horse. Broadway Beat's Richie Ridge spoke with the 'befuddled' scribe immediately following his big moment. Click below to hear all aboutthe trials and tribulations of creating the epic production.


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