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Friday, June 8, 2018

BroadwayWorld's 2nd Annual Phonys! 2018 Tony Categories We Wish Existed by Alexa Criscitiello

Each year, the Tony Awards honor Broadway's best and brightest from the current season. And though the awards are many, each year there are a few shows that bring a little something new and …

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VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 28- ANGELS IN AMERICA Sweeps the 1994 Ceremony! by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 28 of 30 Days of Tony, we're flashing backin a big way with a few bonus videos from an evening of multiple wins for the original, groundbreaking Broadway production of Tony Kushner's …

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Thursday, June 7, 2018

Television Competition Will Decide Cast of Chinese PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! by Alexa Criscitiello

This afternooncomposer Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group production companyand Shanghai Media Group Liveannounced a newpartnership titled the'Phantom China Project'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04PM

COME FROM AWAY Will Fly to the West End in February 2019! by Alexa Criscitiello

According to Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail, the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away will bring Gander to London in 2019, when the show opens up shop at the Phoenix Theatre with an al…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 27- David Yazbek's THE FULL MONTY Bares All at the 2001 Tonys! by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 27 of 30 Days of Tony, we're flashing back to the first Tony appearance by The Band's Visit composer and nominee for Best Original Score David Yazbeck with his revealing musical adapt…

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 26- Tony-Winning Revival of CAROUSEL Stuns the 1994 Ceremony by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 26 of 30 Days of Tony, we flashback to the last and Tony-winning revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical, Carousel, which is nominated yet again this year for Best Reviva…

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 25- Ahrens and Flaherty Bring RAGTIME to Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 25, we celebrate the composing team behind the hit Broadway revival of Once On This Island, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

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Monday, June 4, 2018

Sutton Foster-Led Series YOUNGER Picked Up For Sixth Season by Alexa Criscitiello

Just in time for the show's fifth season premiere, TVLand has announced that Younger, theseries led by Tony Award-winning actress, Sutton Foster, will be renewed for a sixth season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54PM
Sunday, June 3, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 23- Mark Rylance Scoops Up A Tony for BOEING, BOEING! by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 23 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate one of the greatest stage actors of his generation and a three-time Tony winner, Mark Rylance, who is nominated this year for his work in Farinelli…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Saturday, June 2, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 22- Denzel Washington Takes Home A Tony for FENCES by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 22 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate one of the most legendary actors of his time, Denzel Washington, who is nominated this year for his portrayal of Hickey in Eugene O'Neill's classic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM
Friday, June 1, 2018

Video: 30 Days of Tony, Day 21: Joshua Henry's Tony Journey Commences with THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 21 we celebrate a multiple Tony nominee who is currently being recognized for his work as Billy Bigelow in the classic musical, Carousel.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Rejoice! Club Cumming Wins Ruling to Resume Live Entertainment by Alexa Criscitiello

Entertainer Alan Cumming shared on Instagram this week that after a hearing with the State Liquor Authority, his NYC venue Club Cumming will be resuming live entertainment.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06PM

Tim Federle Signs On to Pen HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL TV Series by Alexa Criscitiello

Variety has reported that novelist, screenwriter, and Broadway book writer, Tim Federle, has been enlisted to pen the upcoming High School Musical TV series, currently in the works for Disne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06PM

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 19- Jessie Mueller Stops the Show at the 2016 Ceremony by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 19 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate a Tony-winning actor who is nominated this year for her work as Julie Jordan in Carousel, the talented Jessie Mueller

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Back Where She Belongs: Donna Murphy to Return to Title Role of HELLO, DOLLY! by Alexa Criscitiello

ProducerScott Rudinannounced today that two-time Tony Awardwinner, and one of Broadway's most treasured stars,Donna Murphy, will once again step into the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi for six…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 18- Taylor Louderman Brings Some Cheer to the 2013 Tonys! by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 18 of 30 Days of Tony, we're cheering on Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical nominee, Taylor Louderman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Planes, Pants, and Professionals: The True Story Behind COME FROM AWAY'S Viral Wardrobe Emergency by Alexa Criscitiello

Eight times a week, the hit Broadway musical Come From Away tells a true story of teamwork and hospitality in the face of difficult circumstances.

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Sunday, May 27, 2018

Broadway Loves Andy! A Look Back at the Career of Broadway's Resident Love Interest PRETTY WOMAN STAR, Andy Karl! by Alexa Criscitiello

Three-time Tony Award nominee Andy Karl has tackled a more diverse array of characters than most actors are lucky to see in a lifetime.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM
Friday, May 25, 2018

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND's Rachel Bloom to Hit the Stage with The Skivvies in L.A! by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been announced that Golden Globe Award-winner, Rachel Bloom, creator and star of the hit series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will join stripped down onstage duo The Skivvieswhen they playLos A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Robbie Williams to Pen the Score for Musical Adaptation of the Children's Novel THE BOY IN THE DRESS by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has just reported that pop singer Robbie Williams has signed on to write the music and lyrics for a stage adaptation of the best-selling children's novel The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 13- Joe Mantello's Revival of ASSASSINS Makes A Bang at the 2004 Tony Awards by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 13 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate two-time Tony winner Joe Mantello, who is nominated this year for Best Direction of a Play for his work on Three Tall Women.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 11- We Believe in Michael Arden's Revival of SPRING AWAKENING by Alexa Criscitiello

On day 11 of 30 Days of Tony, we take a look at another Best Directionof a Musical nominee, Michael Arden

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Monday, May 21, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 10- Christopher Gattelli is the King of Broadway with NEWSIES! by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 10 of 30 Days of Tony, we look to a double nominee for his work on My Fair Lady and Spongebob Squarepants the Musical. Christopher Gattelli.

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Sunday, May 20, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 9- Casey Nicholaw Shows Off with THE DROWSY CHAPERONE by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 8 of 30 Days of Tony we celebrate the man behind Mean Girls, Casey Nicholaw, who is nominated this year for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 8- Condola Rashad Hits the 2017 Tony Red Carpet! by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 8, we celebrate Best Leading Actress in a Play nominee, Condola Rashad, who is being recognized for her work in the religious drama, Saint Joan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM
Friday, May 18, 2018

Anthony Hopkins Signs On For Film Adaptation of THE FATHER by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been reported that Academy Award-winning actor, Anthony Hopkins has signed on to lead a film adaptation of the Tony Award-nominated drama, The Father.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04AM
Thursday, May 17, 2018

It's Five O'Clock Everywhere! ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE to Hit the Road in 2019! by Alexa Criscitiello

Parrotheads across the U.S., man your blenders The producer of Jimmy Buffett's big Broadway musical ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE announced on Twitter tonight that the tropical tuner will be head…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12PM

Breaking: Warner Bros. Wins Bidding War for IN THE HEIGHTS Film by Alexa Criscitiello

According to Deadline, the upcoming IN THE HEIGHTS film was able to successfully remove itself from the control of The Weinstein Company before it went into bankruptcy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04PM

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 6- John Leguizamo Shares His Broadway Journey by Alexa Criscitiello

On day 6, we celebrate writer, actor, and activist John Leguizamo, who is receiving a Special Tony Award this year for his one-man show Latin History for Morons.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

The Public Theatre Announces Free Encore Performance of RUNAWAYS at the Delacorte by Alexa Criscitiello

The Public Theatre has announced a free performance of the Liz Swados musical RUNAWAYSon Tuesday, June 12 at 8pm, at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Free tickets will be available via…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 5- Steven Hoggett's Choreography Gives ONCE the Golden Touch by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 5 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate multiple Tony nominated choreographer, Steven Hoggett, who is nominated this year for his work on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

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