All stories by Scott Feinberg on BroadwayStars

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Tonys: Awards Campaigns Get Creative, Aggressive This Season by Scott Feinberg

An unusual mix of publicity stunts -- among them a "Gentleman's Guide" music video and the "Bridges" composer conducting from the pit -- caught the attention of press and voters this Tony se…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:36PM
Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Hugh Dancy on Avoiding Typecasting, Picking Quirky Indies and 'Hannibal' (Exclusive Video) by Scott Feinberg

The 38-year-old Brit talks to THR about his life, career and acclaimed role as Will Graham on NBC's hit drama series, for which he is in contention for an Emmy nom.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:34PM
Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Tonys: In the Thick of Awards Season, a Busy Night on the Town With Harvey Fierstein by Scott Feinberg

Once an outcast, Fierstein -- who is about to turn 60 and has three shows simultaneously running on Broadway, including best play Tony nominee "Casa Valentina" -- has become a leading ambass…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:36PM
Saturday, May 17, 2014

Tonys: 'Bridges of Madison County' and the Broadway Musical's Imperiled Future by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst reviews the history of the Broadway musical and the challenges facing those who wish to mount musicals with original scores today.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM
Monday, May 12, 2014

Tonys: 'Rocky,' the $15 Million Musical That Was Denied a Title Bout by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst examines why the adaptation of the 1976 sports classic wasn't nominated for the best musical Tony (the category's fifth slot was left empty), but could win the best scen…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:23AM
Sunday, May 11, 2014

FEINBERG FORECAST: A Look at the Tony Awards Field 27 Days Out by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst offers his latest take on an unusually fluid race.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:36PM

Tonys: Harvey Fierstein's Return to the Subject of Cross-Dressing in 'Casa Valentina' by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst on the Broadway legend's first best play Tony nomination since "Torch Song Trilogy" 31 years ago, when he took home the prize.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:20AM
Friday, May 9, 2014

Tonys: 'Aladdin' and the Reluctant Acceptance of Disney on Broadway by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst on the history of Disney Theatrical Productions and its 16-year quest, since "The Lion King," for another best musical Tony Award.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:05AM
Thursday, May 8, 2014

Tonys: 'A Raisin in the Sun' and the Curious Case of Its Missing Nomination by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst on the critically-acclaimed revival of Lorraine Hansberry's 1959 play, and the Tony snub of its leading man, Denzel Washington.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:52AM
Monday, May 5, 2014

FEINBERG FORECAST: First Post-Nominations Look at the Tony Awards Landscape by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst on surging shows "Beautiful" and "Hedwig," discouraging stats for original score nominees, and troubling splits for best musical and book.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:04AM
Sunday, May 4, 2014

Tonys: A Reminder That Not Even Major Nominations Can Save Some Struggling Shows by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst weighs in on "Velocity of Autumn" and "Bridges of Madison County," which both received best actress noms -- and posted closing notices -- last week.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:31PM
Thursday, May 1, 2014

Tonys: Are Multiple Acting Nominations for a Show Ever Actually a Bad Thing? by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst looks into the predicament facing multiple actors from "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder," "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Twelfth Night."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:33PM
Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Tony Awards Nominations: Fun Facts and Shocking Stats by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst dug through the Tony record books to see how this year's nominees stack up against the nominees of yesteryear. The results are fascinating. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:13AM
Monday, April 28, 2014

'Locke' Star Tom Hardy Makes Early Case for Oscar (Exclusive Video) by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst dissects the one man, one car film and exclusively unveils a making-of featurette that illustrates the challenges facing its 36-year-old star.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Saturday, April 26, 2014

FEINBERG FORECAST: Projections for the Tony Award Nominations by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst Scott Feinberg raises the curtain on his Tony season coveage and offers his best guesses in advance of Tuesday's nominations announcement.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:31PM
Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Richard Dreyfuss Returns to Hollywood for a Visit, But Not to Stay by Scott Feinberg

The 66-year-old attended the TCM Classic Film Festival and spoke with THR about his work in the 1970s, why he turned down sequels to "American Graffiti" and "Jaws" and why movies are no long…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:18PM
Monday, April 14, 2014

Shirley Jones Revisits 'Oklahoma!' and a Spectacular Career by Scott Feinberg

The 80-year-old sat down with THR after introducing the TCM Classic Film Festival's opening night screening of the classic musical she made 60 years ago.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:43PM
Saturday, April 12, 2014

Lynn Stalmaster, Pioneering Casting Director, Now in Spotlight at 86 by Scott Feinberg

Stalmaster, who helped bring to light the likes of Christopher Reeve and John Travolta, is an honored guest at this weekend's TCM Classic Film Festival.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:58PM
Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Oprah Winfrey, James Earl Jones and Dick Smith on Governors Awards (Exclusive Audio) by Scott Feinberg

“I am primarily not a film actor -- that’s what’s so ironic about [this honorary Oscar]!... I’m still a novice in film work... I haven’t found that character that I can say, ‘Yea…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:01PM
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Jon Hamm on Working With Partner Jennifer Westfeldt by Scott Feinberg

"Friends With Kids," the feature directorial debut of Westfeldt, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was subsequently picked up by Lionsgate.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:03AM
Monday, October 3, 2011

Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor at Hollywood Film Awards by Scott Feinberg

The five-time Oscar nominee is a leading contender to take home this year's best actress statuette for "Albert Nobbs."

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:42AM

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