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Friday, April 29, 2022

Carmen Cusack (‘Flying Over Sunset’) on acid trips and grief: ‘I kind of just embraced the light and dark’ [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“She was such a trailblazer,” says Carmen Cusack of Clare Booth Luce. The Tony-nominated actress (“Bright Star”) played the multifaceted author and politician in the musical “Flyin…

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

L Morgan Lee (‘A Strange Loop’) could become the first openly transgender performer to earn a Tony nomination by Sam Eckmann

Lend me your “sympathetic ears,” because history could be made when Tony Award nominations are announced on May 9. The Pulitzer Prize-winning “A Strange Loop” is bound to have a stro…

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Ron Cephas Jones (‘Clyde’s’) on playing the enlightened Montrellous: ‘It’s about choosing light’ [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“It was about choosing light and also about having faith and working through fear,” says Ron Cephas Jones of his recent role in “Clyde’s” on Broadway. The Lynn Nottage play cast th…

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Katrina Lenk (‘Company’) on the ‘refined poetry’ of ‘Being Alive’ [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“It feels like a completely new production,” explains “Company” star Katrina Lenk. The Tony Award-winning actress (“The Band’s Visit”) plays Bobbie in director Marianne Elliott…

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Lilli Cooper (‘POTUS’) on being surrounded by comedy legends: ‘I honestly pinch myself everyday’ [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“I honestly pinch myself everyday to be a part of this group of women,” says Lilli Cooper. The Tony-nominated actress is currently starring as a reporter named Chris in the new Broadway …

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2022 Outer Critics Circle nominations announced: ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ leads with 9 by Sam Eckmann

The 2022 Outer Critics Circle nominations were announced Tuesday. They honor the best of the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. “The Lehman Trilogy” scored the most nominations …

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Patrick J. Adams (‘Take Me Out’) on the ‘level of freedom’ he feels after living with his character Kippy for two years [Exclusive Video Inter by Sam Eckmann

“There’s a level of freedom that has come with the amount of time I’ve gotten to spend with this material,” reveals Patrick J. Adams. The actor is currently starring as Kippy in the …

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2022 Drama League Awards nominations unveiled; 43 performers contend for distinguished performance award by Sam Eckmann

The Drama Leauge announced the nominations for the 2022 Drama League Awards on Monday morning. Deneé Benton and André DeShields announced the nominees at this morning’s official event at…

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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Martin McDonagh (‘Hangmen’) on his unique tone: ‘I’ve always wanted to put something a little exciting on stage’ [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“I’ve always wanted to put something a little exciting on stage,” explains Martin McDonagh, “the kind of excitement you’d see in a movie, I suppose.” The playwright has a history…

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Kara Young (‘Clyde’s’) on ‘the power of Lynn Nottage’s pen’ to shine a light on system oppression [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“These are the people who are really hoping and trying their best not to fail, but everything is failing them,” says Kara Young on the characters of “Clyde’s.” Young made her Broad…

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Friday, April 22, 2022

2022 Tony Awards nominations announcement moving to May 9 by Sam Eckmann

Hold the curtain! We have a few extra days to catch up on new Broadway shows, and lock in Tony nomination predictions. The Tony Awards have announced that they are moving the date for the no…

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Michael Oberholtzer (‘Take Me Out’) on finding the physical identity of pitcher Shane: ‘There’s a singularity to this guy’ [Exclusive Video by Sam Eckmann

“Behaviorally, Richard has given me a robust job,” explains “Take Me Out” star Michael Oberholtzer. He is referring to Richard Greenberg, who wrote the Tony-winning play about a star…

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

David Morse (‘How I Learned to Drive’) on returning to Paula Vogel’s play 25 years later: ‘There was this sort of pattern built into us, emoti by Sam Eckmann

“I can feel who I am now, bringing stuff to this that wasn’t there before,” reveals “How I Learned to Drive” star David Morse. The actor is stepping back into the shoes of Uncle Pe…

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Ramin Karimloo (‘Funny Girl’) on the ‘massive transformation’ of Nicky Arnstein [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“It’s a massive transformation,” explains “Funny Girl” star Ramin Karimloo of his character journey as Nicky Arnstein. The Broadway musical theatre veteran lends his signature voca…

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Matt Doyle (‘Company’) on Stephen Sondheim’s advice for performing the tongue twister ‘Getting Married Today’ [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“Not only do I have to deliver the most difficult piece that Sondheim has ever written, but I am also running around the stage and throwing myself into the set,” explains “Company” s…

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Samantha Williams (‘Caroline, or Change’) on how a ‘transformative’ Broadway hiatus helped find her power [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“Although the wait was horrendous… I feel like our show ended up being more prevalent and necessary than ever,” says Samantha Williams of her experience with the Roundabout Theatre Com…

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Claybourne Elder (‘Company’) details his ‘full circle’ moment playing the ditzy Andy and how $200 changed his life [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“It’s a true revival in the sense that it is taking existing material and making something new with it,” explains Claybourne Elder of the gender-bent Broadway revival of “Company.”…

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

‘Hangmen’ could finally earn Martin McDonagh a long awaited Tony Award for Best Play by Sam Eckmann

Martin McDonagh is one of the most celebrated writers working today, having created an impressive body of work across film and theater. He won an Oscar for the short film “Six Shooter” a…

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Friday, April 8, 2022

2022 Lucille Lortel Awards nominations: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ and ‘Oratorio for Living Things’ lead by Sam Eckmann

Nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced April 7, 2022 by Lilli Cooper and Lea DeLaria, stars of Broadway’s “POTUS.�…

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

2022 Tony Awards: Full awards season calendar revealed by Sam Eckmann

With the end of the 2021-2022 Broadway season rapidly approaching, the Tony Awards have announced their full calendar of events ahead of the 2022 ceremony. The 75th annual Tony Awards will r…

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Joaquina Kalukango (‘Paradise Square’): From standing O’s to Tony upset? by Sam Eckmann

It is not an unusual occurrence to see audiences rise up to their feet in appreciative applause at the end of a Broadway show. But something rarer is occurring nightly at the Ethel Barrymore…

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Monday, March 28, 2022

2022 Tony Awards slugfest: 13 productions vie for places in Musical races [WATCH] by Sam Eckmann

“It’s a pleasure that we have so many to choose from!” exclaims David Buchanan of the 13 new musicals and musical revivals competing for the 2022 Tony Awards. After the pandemic decima…

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

‘POTUS’ moves up Broadway opening: Eligible for 2022 Tony Awards by Sam Eckmann

Did you think the 2021-2022 Broadway season was finalized already? Think again! The new comedy “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” has moved …

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Friday, March 18, 2022

2022 Tony Awards eligibility rulings (round 2): ‘Company,’ ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ ‘The Music Man’ … by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time during the 2021-2022 Broadway season to discuss eligibility of seven productions for upcoming 75th Annual Tony Awards on June…

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Tony Awards return to Radio City this June with a nationwide live broadcast by Sam Eckmann

Cue the music and light the lights! After the pandemic forced the previous Tony Awards broadcast to shift to the fall, the 75th Annual Tony Awards will return to the telecast’s normal June…

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Olga Merediz (‘In the Heights’) on her journey from Broadway to the big screen: ‘More of me to funnel into the role’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIE by Sam Eckmann

“We all grow as human beings, we all change and have realizations,” explains Olga Merediz. The actress has done plenty of growing in the time since she first performed as Abuela Claudia …

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

2022 Tony Awards eligibility rulings, round one: Lead acting races heat up thanks to ‘SIX,’ ‘Chicken & Biscuits,’ ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the first time during the 2021-2022 Broadway season to discuss eligibility of twelve productions for the 75th Annual Tony Awards in 2022. The…

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Sunday, September 26, 2021

Charles Fuller finally adds Tony to the Pulitzer he won for ‘A Soldier’s Play’ 39 years ago by Sam Eckmann

“A Soldier’s Play” won the Tony Award for Best Play Revival. And thanks to an update to the official Tony rules, playwright Charles Fuller is now a Tony winner for the same play that w…

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‘A Christmas Carol’ makes Tony Awards history as the first play to win Best Score by Sam Eckmann

“A Christmas Carol” has won the 2021 Tony Award for Best Original Score, marking the first time in Tony Awards history that a non-musical play has claimed this category. A historic momen…

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‘A Christmas Carol’ becomes first holiday show to win at Tony Awards by Sam Eckmann

“A Christmas Carol” has won a whopping five Tony Awards. It swept the design categories for plays, winning costume, lighting, scenic and sound. It also prevailed for Best Score. This mar…

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Lois Smith (‘The Inheritance’) sets Tony Awards record with first win at 90 by Sam Eckmann

As predicted, Lois Smith won the Tony Award for Featured Actress in a Play for her moving turn in Matthew Lopez’s “The Inheritance.” Not only is this the veteran actress’ first caree…

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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
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
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