The 2011 Tony Award nominees were announced live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. The next day, proud nominees gathered at the Millenium Hotel in Times Square to celebrate and meet the press. Broadway Beat was on hand, of course, to speak with all of the proud nominees. In anticipation of Tony night on June 12, 2011, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you new clips of the stars in conversation each week so be sure to check back!
Below, we bring you Norbert Leo Butz, Best Actor in a Musical nominee for Catch Me If You Can. Butz made his Broadway debut as Adam Pascal's replacement as Roger Davis in Rent in 1996. Additional Broadway credits include Enron, Thou Shalt Not for which he received a Tony Award nomination, Wicked, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy) for which he received the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, a Drama League Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award. Off-Broadway credits include The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World, Saved, and Juno and the Paycock (Jerry Devine), and he has toured as the Emcee in Cabaret and as Freddy in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
The Muny has released production photos from Shrek The Musical, now playing through July 2 as part of its 108th season. Directed by John Tartaglia, the production stars Nik Walker as Shrek, Kara Lindsay as Princess Fiona, Marcus M. Martin as Donkey, and Troy Iwata as Lord Farquaad. (more...)
La Mirada Theatre has released new footage of Dillon Klena performing 'My Petersberg' in their production of Anastasia. He now takes on the role for the La Mirada run after his brother, Derek Klena, originated it on Broadway. Watch the video now! (more...)
Randy Rainbow has released of new parody of “It’s De-Lovely” by Cole Porter, famously featured in the musical Anything Goes, taking aim at Trump's current time in office. Check out the video now! (more...)
Laura Donnelly spoke to us about her character in the second season of Apple TV's Sugar, and how her dual role in Broadway's The Hills of California played a part in her casting. Check out the full conversation with the performer in the video interview. (more...)
Broadway favorite Megan Hilty is lending her voice to Mickey’s Country Farm, a brand-new full-length special from the world of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+. Check out a first look at the special, featuring Mickey, Minnie, and the gang alongside Hilty's Lasso Lucy as they perform the “Hoedown Throwdown.' (more...)
On Thursday's episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg was joined by several artists involved in the new production of The Whoopi Monologues, including the director and several cast members. Watch the full conversation now, which sheds more light on the production and Goldberg's continued influence. (more...)
This summer, the great tradition of Shakespeare in the Park continues with Romeo & Juliet (directed by Saheem Ali) running through Sunday, June 28 and The Winter's Tale (directed by Daniel Sullivan) running through Saturday, August 22. BroadwayWorld's very own Spencer Glass is taking us on a trip to the Delacorte to learn more about why Shakespeare in the Park should be on your Summer 2026 bucket list and how to get tickets. Watch in this video! (more...)
Death Becomes Her took its final bows on Broadway on Sunday. Watch a video of the cast, including Betsy Wolfe, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Michelle Williams, taking their final bows in the hit musical. (more...)
A new video offers a look at Wayne Brady performing 'Song on the Sand' opposite Billy Porter in New York City Center's Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles. The revival, directed by Robert O'Hara, continues through June 28. (more...)
Following the announcement that his musical Warriors will be coming to Broadway, Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by The Tonight Show on Wednesday to discuss some of his latest projects, including his new movie that he calls 'Avengers for theater kids.' Watch the interview now. (more...)
The official trailer is here for “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland”, alongside a look at the film’s poster and a special recording of “Mad-Wicked Wonderland.' Check it out now! (more...)
Watch Billy Porter and Wayne Brady duet in New York City Center's Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles. New video footage of 'With You on My Arm,' the act one showstopper that follows 'With Anne on My Arm.' (more...)
Beth Leavel performs 'Before the Parade Passes By' as Dolly Levi in Ogunquit Playhouse's current production of HELLO, DOLLY!, running through July 18, 2026. Watch the new video now! (more...)
Ready to meet the new stars of Maybe Happy Ending? Earlier this month, Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt officially joined the Broadway cast as Oliver and Claire, joining original cast members Dez Duron and Marcus Choi. Watch in this video as the cast discusses their new roles and performs numbers from the show! (more...)
What goes into crafting the words that make up our favorite Broadway shows? How do Broadway playwrights and book writers make our favorite characters shine and our favorite scenes come alive? BroadwayWorld is finding out with Notes on a Script. In this video, watch as Stephen Brown-Fried and Orville Mendoza break down the scene in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script. (more...)