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Friday, September 6, 2024

2024 Broadway fall season preview of musicals: Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, Audra McDonald to take the stage by Jeffrey Kare

A new Broadway season has begun, and there are currently seven productions of musicals (five new, two revivals) set to open this fall. Could any of them contend at next year’s Tony Awards?…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Thursday, September 5, 2024

2024 Broadway fall season preview of plays, including shows starring Robert Downey Jr., Kit Connor, Mia Farrow by Jeffrey Kare

A new Broadway season has begun, and there are currently nine productions of plays (six new, two revivals, one older work making its main stem debut) set to open this fall. Could we see any …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM
Monday, June 17, 2024

‘Suffs’ is 9th show to win Tonys for Book and Score, but not Best Musical by Jeffrey Kare

At this year’s Tony Awards “Suffs” managed to win prizes for Best Musical Book and Best Score, both of which went to Shaina Taub. Historically, winning those two accolades in particula…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:30PM

Tony Awards: 23 records, milestones and fun facts about 2024’s winners by Jeffrey Kare

Out of all the winners (and also-rans) in the 26 competitive categories at the 2024 Tony Awards, 23 results stand out as particularly noteworthy when considered in the context of history. So…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:30PM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

2024 Tony Awards: Why we might be underestimating ‘Purlie Victorious’ for Best Play Revival by Jeffrey Kare

According to the combined predictions of Gold Derby users as of this writing, “Appropriate” is the frontrunner to win Best Play Revival at this year’s Tony Awards with 27/20 odds. In s…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

2024 Tony Awards nominations: 22 fascinating facts, stats and trivia by Jeffrey Kare

The 2024 Tony Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday, April 30. Out of all the nominees spread across 26 categories, 22 fascinating facts, stats, trivia and achievements stand out as p…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:00PM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Tonys mystery: Will closed shows be nominated for Best Musical for the first time since 2013? by Jeffrey Kare

According to the combined predictions of Gold Derby users as of this writing, two closed shows are expected to receive nominations for Best Musical at this year’s Tony Awards. They are “…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Which male Broadway vet deserves the next Lifetime Achievement Tony Award? [POLL] by Jeffrey Kare

This year’s Tonys will be held on June 16, so the American Theatre Wing will likely be announcing its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in the near future. Who do you think should take …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Monday, March 25, 2024

Which female Broadway vet deserves the next Lifetime Achievement Tony Award? [POLL] by Jeffrey Kare

This year’s Tonys will be held on June 16, so the American Theatre Wing will likely be announcing its lifetime achievement award recipient in the near future. Who do you think should take …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:00PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

2024 Broadway musicals: Spring season preview includes ‘Cabaret,’ ‘The Wiz’ and the songs of Alicia Keys by Jeffrey Kare

We’re now about halfway through the 2023-2024 Broadway season, and there are 12 productions of musicals (nine new, three revivals) set to open this spring. Could we see any of them contend…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Monday, February 12, 2024

2024 Broadway spring season preview of plays includes ‘Doubt’ and ‘Uncle Vanya’ by Jeffrey Kare

We’re now about halfway through the 2023-2024 Broadway season, and there are currently eight productions of plays (five new, three revivals) set to open this spring. Could we see any of th…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

2023 Broadway fall season preview of musicals includes revivals of ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ and ‘Spamalot’ by Jeffrey Kare

Major film and TV productions are currently on hold due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but the New York theater scene is still as active as ever. A new Broadway season is upon us, and the…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

2023 Broadway fall season preview of plays includes productions starring Leslie Odom Jr., Sarah Paulson … by Jeffrey Kare

A lot of major film and TV productions may currently be on hold due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but luckily the New York theater scene hasn’t been affected. A new Broadway season is …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Monday, June 12, 2023

Tony Awards: 34 records, milestones and fun facts about this year’s winners by Jeffrey Kare

Out of all the winners (and also-rans) in the 26 competitive categories at the 2023 Tony Awards, 34 results stand out as particularly noteworthy when considered in the context of history. So…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:15PM
Monday, May 29, 2023

Jodie Comer (‘Prima Facie’) would be the 5th actress to win Tony for a one-woman play by Jeffrey Kare

According to our current combined predictions, Jodie Comer (“Prima Facie”) is the frontrunner to win Best Actress in a Play at this year’s Tony Awards with 12/5 odds. She already won a…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM
Monday, May 22, 2023

Tony predictions: Will Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’ or ‘Sweeney Todd’ win Best Musical Revival or cancel each other out? by Jeffrey Kare

This year’s Tony race for Best Musical Revival has two Stephen Sondheim shows (“Into the Woods” and “Sweeney Todd”) in contention. Will one of them win or will they cancel each oth…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

2023 Tony Awards nominations: 31 fascinating facts, stats and trivia by Jeffrey Kare

The 2023 Tony Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday, May 2. Out of all the nominees spread across the 26 categories, a number of them stand out as particularly noteworthy. Read my 31 …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:00PM
Thursday, April 27, 2023

These 3 actresses could get 2 Tony noms this year for their multiple Broadway roles by Jeffrey Kare

At this year’s Tony Awards, there are three actresses in contention for two separate performances in two separate productions they’ve appeared in this past season. They are Carolee Carme…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM
Monday, April 17, 2023

Tony Awards spotlight: Adrianna Hicks (‘Some Like It Hot’) deserves notice for standout performance as Sugar by Jeffrey Kare

According to our combined predictions as of this writing, the five who are expected to receive Best Actress in a Musical nominations at this year’s Tony Awards are Victoria Clark (“Kimbe…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Which Broadway creative deserves the next Tony for Lifetime Achievement? [Poll] by Jeffrey Kare

This year’s Tonys will be held on June 11, so the American Theatre Wing will likely be announcing their lifetime achievement award recipient in the near future. Who do you think should be …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Saturday, March 18, 2023

Tonys 2023: Which veteran performer deserves the next Lifetime Achievement Award? [Poll] by Jeffrey Kare

This year’s Tonys will be held on June 11, so the American Theatre Wing will likely be announcing its lifetime achievement award recipient in the near future. Who do you think should take …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

2023 Broadway spring season preview of plays includes stage versions of Oscar-winning films by Jeffrey Kare

We’re now about halfway through the 2022-23 Broadway season, and there are currently nine productions of plays (eight new, one revival) set to open this spring. Could we be seeing any of t…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Friday, January 20, 2023

2023 Broadway spring season preview of musicals includes revivals of ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘Parade’ and more by Jeffrey Kare

We’re now about halfway through the 2022-2023 Broadway season, and there are currently seven productions of musicals (three new, four revivals) set to open this spring. Could we be seeing …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Friday, September 16, 2022

2022 Broadway fall season preview of plays: ‘Death of a Salesman,’ ‘The Piano Lesson’ and more by Jeffrey Kare

A new Broadway season has started, and there are currently 11 productions of plays (seven new, three revivals, and an older work making its main stem debut) set to open this fall. Could we b…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

2022 Broadway fall season preview of musicals: ‘Almost Famous,’ ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ and more by Jeffrey Kare

A new Broadway season has started, and there are currently seven productions of musicals (six new, one revival) set to open this fall. Could we be seeing any of them contend at next year’s…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2022

2022 Tony Awards: 18 records, milestones and fun facts about this year’s winners by Jeffrey Kare

Out of all the winners (and also-rans) in the 26 competitive categories at the 2022 Tony Awards, 18 results stand out as particularly noteworthy when considered in the context of history. So…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:50AM
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

2022 Tony nominations: 21 fascinating facts, stats, and trivia about this year’s nominees by Jeffrey Kare

Out of all the nominees spread across the 26 categories at the 2022 Tony Awards, a number of them stand out as particularly noteworthy. Check out the complete list of nominees here. 1. The f…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:00PM
Saturday, April 16, 2022

Will Brandon J. Dirden be the latest to earn Tony nomination after doing two shows in one season by Jeffrey Kare

The 2021-2022 Broadway season has been quite a busy one for actor Brandon J. Dirden. First he appeared opposite Phylicia Rashad in Manhattan Theatre Club’s presentation of Dominique Moriss…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM
Thursday, April 14, 2022

3 classic roles that never won Tony Awards could break the curse this year by Jeffrey Kare

In this year’s Tony Awards race for Best Actress in a Musical, there are three classic roles that have been nominated before, but haven’t won: Bobbie in “Company,” Caroline Thibodeau…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM
Friday, April 8, 2022

Which classic Broadway casts should reunite for landmark 75th Annual Tony Awards? [POLL] by Jeffrey Kare

This year’s Oscars telecast incorporated reunions of cast members from classic movies such as “The Godfather,” “Pulp Fiction,” and “Juno.” Last year’s Tony Awards actually di…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:00PM
Friday, February 11, 2022

2022 Broadway spring season preview of musicals: Past classics revived and potential new classics arrive by Jeffrey Kare

COVID has caused a lot of uncertainty around Broadway. Several shows have had to suspend performances, go on hiatus, or close permanently. And the American Theatre Wing hasn’t announced ke…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:00PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
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