Matthew Rodin, host of YouTube's 'Broadway News Bulletin' (and host of BroadwayWorld's exclusive web series SCHOOLD), went in search of THE Tony at the 2015 awards ceremony, held last weekend at Radio City Musical Hall. Check out the video below!
On Monday, June 22, Barefoot Theatre Company celebrates the second annual Vassallo Awards with a Spring Gala beginning at 7:15 pm at the American Ballroom Theater on 25 West 31st Street in Manhattan. Actress Anna Chlumsky (VEEP) and playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis (Riverside and Crazy) are among those honored for artistic achievements.
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 Tonys and the Jeffs bring honor and fun, and 'On Your Feet' and 'Beaches' aim for the future. Bette will be in town, Spike Lee films, 'Les Mis' and 'All Shook Up' play our southern environs, and 'The Secret Garden' and 'The Pied Piper' bring children's classics to life. Next week: Regional Summer Theaters!
Now that the dust has settled after the 2015 Tony Awards, we reached out to our readers, asking them to offer their opinions and insights on this year's show, hosted by Tony winners Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming, and how this year's crop of new plays and musicals resonate with viewers in the heartland and, perhaps more importantly, why the Tonys matter outside of New York City.
On June 7, 2015, a whole new group of Broadway community members were honored with 2015 Tony Awards for their excellence in theater this past season. From first time winners to veterans, the 2015 Tony Awards were filled to the brim with exciting wins. Some of the Tony Award winners stopped by to chat with BroadwayWorld about their big wins and who they forgot to say Thank You to during their acceptance speeches.
It was a reunion 33 years in the making! At The Actors Fund's 19 Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party on Sunday night, Aileen Quinn reunited with her 1982 ANNIE co-star Tim Curry, who received The Actors Fund's Artistic Achievement Award. Also honored with Artistic Achievement Awards were Theodore Bikel, Alfred Molina and Joe Morton. Scroll down for photos!
Dramatists Guild President Doug Wright sent a letter today to CBS's president, Leslie Moonves, in reaction to the 2015 Tony Award broadcast and its decision to present the awards in the major writing categories off-camera.
On June 7, 2015, a whole new group of Broadway community members were honored with 2015 Tony Awards for their excellence in theater this past season. From first time winners to veterans, the 2015 Tony Awards were filled to the brim with exciting wins. Some of the Tony Award winners stopped by to chat with BroadwayWorld and show off their new, shiny Tony Award statues with the classic 'spinning of the Tony' and tell us what comes to mind as they spin the Tony.
THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the entire night - including the red carpet with Randy Rainbow. Check out his interviews with some of Broadway's biggest stars below!
An emotional and grateful Tommy Tune went to the top of his ladder and placed the Lifetime Achievement Award Tony above the other 9 he has been awarded. Here are photos of the momentous event. You can see it on video at http://t2conline.com/stephen-sorokoff-my-view-tommy-tune-brings-home-his-tony-award-a-video/.
The Actors' Equity Foundation's 2015 Clarence Derwent Awards for most promising female and male performers on the New York metropolitan scene have gone to Phillipa Soo (Hamilton) and Josh Grisetti (It Shoulda Been You).
For one special night, Broadway's biggest stars come together under the direction of lyricist and composer Neil Berg for an event like no other. Covenant House will honor Board of Directors Philip J. Andryc and Louis Rauchenberger and present the Beacon of Hope Award to Martina McBride at the 2015 Night of Broadway Stars tonight, June 9 at 6:30 PM at Jazz at Lincoln Center, located at Broadway and 60th Street, Manhattan.
We've been bringing you extensive coverage all weekend, and now, we bring you a roundup of it all! If you missed the ceremony or any of our behind the scenes coverage, check it out below!
FUN HOME's Michael Cerveris took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical last night. Below, watch as he tries to describe what his second Tony means to him!
CURIOUS INCIDENT star Alex Sharp just received the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play last night. Below, check out what went down after her left the Radio City stage!
Just last night, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time accepted the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play. Check out what playwright Simon Stephens had to say afterwards below!
Sam Gold has won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for FUN HOME. Check out what he had to say about his win after he stepped off the Radio City stage below!
Just last night, Wolf Hall: Parts 1& 2's Christopher Oram took home the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play. Check out what he had to say about his win after he stepped off the Radio City stage!
Bunny Christie and Finn Ross have won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Below, check out what they had to say after they accepted the award!
