Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards 2015: 'Gigi's' Vanessa Hudgens and Cast Perform "The Night They Invented Champagne" by Ashley Lee, Hilary Lewis

Introduced by her 'High School Musical' pal, Ashley Tisdale, Hudgens twirled, laughed and danced across the Radio City Music Hall stage, accompanied by her 'Gigi' castmates.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:58PM

Tony Prediction: Broadway Comes Alive…On Video. The Week in New York Theater. by New York Theater

I predict people will party, parry and Tweet during the 69th annual Tony Awards Sunday night, and that there will be no more viewers than last year’s average of 7.02 million, but those who…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:42PM

Tony Awards 2015: 'An American in Paris' Cast Performs "S Wonderful" and "I Got Rhythm" (Video) by Ashley Lee

The production, which is based on the 1951 musical film, earned 12 nominations.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:41PM

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 6/6/2015

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 662015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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June 7: Alcatraz triathlon, The Weepies and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Something to read In the Unlikely Event By Judy Blume ($27.95) The icon of young-adult fiction is talking about her latest book, which chronicles a series of my…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 10:19PM

S.F. Symphony big on Beethoven by Janos Gereben

by Janos Gereben Beethoven is everywhere, all the time, but the San Francisco Symphony festival this month makes a special case for the great composer. Music director Michael Til…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 10:19PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Adelaide Cabaret Festival – Clown Heart by Hayley Horton

I’m going to admit up front that I’m a bit of an Adam Hills fan. I used to listened to him on local radio station in the ’90s, I’ve seen just about every show he̵…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:32PM

BWW TV: LES MISERABLES' New Eponine, Brennyn Lark, Sings in Shubert Alley! by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier today, May 27th in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14PM

At The Tonys With CBS2’s Dana Tyler by Jesse

We're celebrating Broadway's biggest night, the 69th annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 09:00PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope and Cast of An American in Paris Preview Tony Night Performance

Tony nominees Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope, Max von Essen and Brandon Uranowitz joined their fellow An American in Paris cast members on the stage at Radio City Music hall on the morning of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59PM

Review: Oedipus Machina at curtainup.com/Los Angeles by Evan Henerson

a clear and uncluttered production which is focused on the dramatic endgame at the Odyssey Theater. . . Read More

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:25PM

Ipswich murders film shows how street of terror has regained its pride by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

This week sees the film premiere of London Road, a musical based on one of Britain’s most infamous serial killings. Local people say the area has finally moved on from a tragic timeWhen re…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:08PM

The British To Invade The 2015 Tony Awards by Andreacavalliercbs

The British are coming for this year's Tony Awards.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 08:04PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- Robert Askins and Moritz von Stuelpnagel- 'I'm Running for President of Broadway!' by BroadwayWorld TV

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:01PM

Photo Flash: 'Dorothy' Hopefuls from Across the U.S. Audition for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE by Caryn Robbins

NBC's holiday production of 'The Wiz Live,' is set for Thursday, Dec. 3. Today, the network hostedan open casting call for the role of 'Dorothy' at New York's Telsey Company.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:01PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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The Spoils – A Cringer of a Dark Comedy by Sandi Durell

      By: Sandi Durell     We all know Jesse Eisenberg from his characterization as Mark Zuckerberg in the film “The Social Network.” And for those who saw... Th…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:54PM

Must Watch: Chita Rivera Teaches Jimmy Fallon to Dance, Fosse Style

Tony winner (and 2015 nominee) Chita Rivera appeared on the "Tonight Show" June 4 and offered an impromptu master class in how to dance, Bob Fosse style.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:46PM

Source Theatre Festival 2015: ‘Mistakes & Media: 10-Minute Plays’ by Robert Michael Oliver

Youthful energy is bursting out all over at Source Theatre Festival 2015, which began last night with its first round of six 10-minute plays, roaring in under the banner Mistakes & Media…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:40PM

‘The Well of Horniness’ by Iron Crow Theatre by Wendi Winters

Go ahead. It’s okay to scream with laughter and stomp your feet. Though short by Shakespearean standards, this play is howlingly funny as it exploits every lesbian stereotype and cliché k…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:10PM

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 6/06- Tony Awards Edition! AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, THE KING AND I and More by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:01PM

Web Extra: CBS2’s Dana Tyler Chats With 2015 Tony Nominees by Jesse

From Hollywood stars to rock and roll icons, Broadway's brightest will shine at the 69th Annual Tony Awards on June 7.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 07:00PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Ad Agency SpotCo Boasts 16 Tony-Nominated Clients | Advertising Age by Courtney Fishman

As Broadway prepares for its biggest night, one agency is likely to come out a winner, regardless of the shows that take home Tony Awards.

SOURCE: adage.com at 06:55PM

Adelaide Cabaret Festival – Piano Lessons by Hayley Horton

Anna Goldsworthy’s memoir of her “awakening” as a concert pianist, recounting her life growing up learning piano under the guidance of her Russian piano teacher (who is on …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:23PM

Actor Corin Redgrave dies by Mark Brown

Member of British film and theatre dynasty and revolutionary socialist dies aged 70Corin Redgrave, an actor as well known for his passionate political beliefs as for his stage, film and TV c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:10PM

The Boy With Tape on His Face – review by Brian Logan

Duchess, LondonThe stages of Britain may be heaving this month with glitz, glitter and TV celebs, but you won't find a more reliably fun-for-all-the-family experience than the West End debut…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:10PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Kerry Ellis and Brian May Perform Live in Verona by Stage Tube

Kerry Ellis recently joined Brian May on stage in Verona for a live performance. Check out the full video below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:53PM

New Musical from GILMORE GIRLS' Amy Sherman-Palladino in the Works; 'It's My Favorite Art Form' by BroadwayWorld

Though fans may be asking for a GILMORE GIRLS musical, Amy Sherman-Palladino has something else in store. But she's not ready to share it yet.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:53PM

Rain Pryor Recalls an Unusual Childhood by Sandi Durell

      by: Paulanne Simmons   It’s not always easy being the child of a celebrity. But when that celebrity happens to be a controversial black comedian named Richard... …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:28PM

Cabaret’s Raissa Katona Bennett Opening in ‘Devil and the Deep’ by Sandi Durell

    Cabaret’s own Raissa Katona Bennett is creating the role of “Mother Hawkins” in Devil and the Deep at Theatre East. The upcoming production, Devil and the …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:10PM

Actor Richard Johnson dies at 87 by Press Association

British star of film, television and theatre was a founding member of Royal Shakespeare CompanyBritish actor Richard Johnson, who starred in film, theatre and television, has died at the age…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:01PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees - Ben Miles by Walter McBride

Just weeks ago, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Sunday's Tony telecast will feature stars, songs and a stunt

When producers asked Alan Cumming to host the Tony Awards this year, his heart sank.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 04:38PM

Cooper, Mirren, Sting share their favorite Tonys moment

Past hosts Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris have many fans.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:31PM

St. Louis producers look ahead to the Tony Awards

 Their show, 'Fun Home,' is up for 12 awards                

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:31PM

'Something Rotten' keeps you laughing

This musical comedy emphasizes the comedy

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:31PM

Missouri History Museum exhibition offers a different perspective on the city by Calvin Wilson

'A Walk in 1875 St. Louis' is a gateway to the past.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:31PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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20th Summer Shorts Even More Consistently Funny & Poignant by Bill Hirschman

Intriguing premises are the jumping off points for the nine flights of theatrical whimsy in City Theatre’s annual festival of short plays, Summer Shorts. While no discernable thread runs t…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 03:46PM

Theatre Review: ‘Jarry Inside Out’ at Spooky Action Theatre by Brian Bochicchio

  Open the head of famed iconoclast writer/artist Alfred Jarry, and watch out. In this free-flowing imaginarium, playwright and Artistic Director Richard Henrich has crafted for DC’s …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 03:44PM

BWW Readers' Countdown: The Greatest Tonys Performances of the Past Five Years- The Full List! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is counting down to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM

Los Angeles Dance Preview: RODIN (Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion) by Tony Frankel

SCULPTED TO PERFECTION Boris Eifman’s kinetic Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg is quickly becoming known for full-length ballets, quite often with a plot and literary source. What you will …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:28PM

Chicago Theater Review: A MARVIN HAMLISCH SONGBOOK (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

SIX SINGULAR SENSATIONS No text or context, no name-dropping or dates delivered, no editorials about the art–the songs just sing for themselves. The revue’s title–A Marvin Haml…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:28PM

Tony Awards prepare for TV audience, potential tourists and Twitter buzz by Stephen Battaglio

When a scene from one of Broadway's hit musicals or plays is performed on Sunday's CBS telecast of the 69th Tony Awards, an immediate surge of online and telephone orders for tickets is almo…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:27PM

Tony Awards predictions slugfest: Paul Sheehan vs. forum posters David Buchanan & Sam Eckmann by Gold Derby

Two of our most dedicated theater forum posters -- David Buchanan ("Piano Mann") and Sam Eckmann -- chatted with me just hours before the Tony Awards winners are announced Sun…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:27PM

Sunday's Tony telecast will feature stars, songs and a stunt by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- When producers asked Alan Cumming to host the Tony Awards this year, his heart sank....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:27PM

Tony Awards 2015: CBS telecast to feature stars, songs and a stunt by Associated Press

In addition to a hefty 11 performances and the handing out of 24 competitive Tonys, the three-hour telecast will feature appearances by a motley group of stars like Jennifer Lopez, Sting, Ji…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 03:27PM

Theater Review: Cast has fun with 'Lunacy' at FST by Jay Handelman

The musical revue “Inspired Lunacy,” which opens Florida Studio Theatre’s 2015 summer season may suggest it will help audiences find the meaning of life and... Read more » The pos…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:27PM

Past is reborn at Urbanite Theatre by Jay Handelman

Zayd Dohrn's dark comedy explores a world of people trying to get closer to lost infants... Read more » The post Past is reborn at Urbanite Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:27PM

Christopher J. Hanke: Tony Awards Red Carpet Ready by John Vermeer

Hanke will host BSG's Tony Awards red carpet coverage on June 7. Learn what he is doing to prep for the big night.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 03:26PM

Zayn Malik in talks for theater role - report by Wenn Newsdesk

British pop star Zayn Malik is reportedly set to tread the boards at London's Old Vic Theater as he plots a move into acting following his departure from One Direction.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 03:25PM

Tony Awards 2015: 'Curious Incident' Continues Love Affair Between Broadway and Britain's National Theatre by David Rooney

New York is fertile terrain for London stage imports, and the best play win for the hit drama marks the fourth victory in that category since 2000 for an NT production, out of a total 49 Ton…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:22PM

TONY Predictions 2015 by Barry

                                  By: Patrick ChristianoBroadway is a billion dollar business and the 2014-2015 theater season has been a block buster season…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 03:06PM

With Millions at Stake, These Four Broadway Producers Took Risks On Unknown Shows and Are Heading to by Jena Tesse Fox

The producers behind three of this year's Tony-nominated shows discuss the risks and rewards of bringing original works to Broadway. With millions of dollars on the line and titles t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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My Tony Award Predictions 2015 by Lauren Yarger

Tony Award Predictions By Lauren YargerSo who will it be? Will An American in Paris best Fun Home for Best Musical? Will The King and I win Best Revival? Will Chita Rivera sneak past fa…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 02:44PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Sam Gold- 'This Is a Beautiful Thing' by BroadwayWorld TV

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

‘Born Yesterday’ at The Vagabond Players by Lauren Honeycutt

There is so much to see in historic Fells Point in Baltimore that it would be easy to pass by the tucked away home of The Vagabond Players. However, this little theatre is about to celebrate…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:29PM

Review: Don’t Go Gentle/Haven Theatre Company by Zach Freeman

The trouble with theories is that they never quite measure up to reality. The trouble with people is that they never quite live up to the expectations set by themselves and others. This fund…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 02:25PM

Why Richard Johnson would have been a lousy James Bond by Ben Lawrence

The actor, who died today, was too fine an actor for the 007 role he famously rejected, says Ben Lawrence

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:24PM

‘Fun Home’ On The Road Latest Musical To Push The Envelope by Cbsexaminer

"Fun Home," which goes into Sunday's Tony Awards tied for the most nominations, doesn't sound like it has the makings of a hit in New York, much less on the road.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 02:00PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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British reject poised to be king of Broadway with Tony award nomination by Hannah Furness

Struggling actor who gave up the stage is now vying for top award

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:34PM

AN ACT OF GOD – Less bang for your bucks by Oscar E Moore

I never imagined myself having to critique God but here I am reviewing the Almighty in this ninety minute one act stand-up comedy routine starring the droll and personable Jim Parsons who de…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 01:32PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- The Creators of SOMETHING ROTTEN!- John O'Farrell, Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick! by BroadwayWorld TV

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Join BroadwayWorld's Twitter Party on Tony Awards Night! by Sally Henry

This Tony Awards season, we're bringing our fans all the coverage they could possibly desire, and we want YOU to contribute

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Punk or Provocateur with...Joel DeCandio by Michael Block

Name: Joel DeCandioHometown: Jacksonville, FLTell us about The Roaring Girl: The Roaring Girl is a Jacobean city comedy about a cross-dressing woman called Moll Cutpurse, based on real-life …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:24PM

Actor Richard Johnson dies, aged 87 by Telegraph Reporters

The actor was a veteran of stage and screen, but is perhaps most famous for turning down the part of James Bond

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:20PM

My Coney Island Ancestor Who Made “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not”! by Trav S.D.

Bear with me, Readers! All this reporting on my ancestry feels self-indulgent, but it’s bearing much fruit — it’s inspiring all sorts of creative writing on the side, some …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:00PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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In Abbott & Costello Vs ‘Hand To God’, Devilish Puppet Tyrone Wins Hands Down by Jeremy Gerard

This week lawyers for heirs to the estates of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello filed a lawsuit in New York against the author and producers of Hand To God, claiming that the show — a Tony n…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:25PM

Who Will Win the 2015 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year! by BroadwayWorld

The 69th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 7th at 89c hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long award se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 751: Dave Malloy by Adam Szymkowicz

photo by Michael De Angelis Dave Malloy ​Hometown:  Lakewood, OH Current Town:  Brooklyn, NY​ Tell me about Preludes. ​Q:  Preludes​ is a "musical fantasia set in…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 12:14PM

Chilling with Joe Iconis (Just Between Friends) by Steve

By Jennifer Ashley Tepper, with introduction by Steve Schonberg Photo Credit: Monica Simoes While searching for new ways to share an even deeper perspective into the lives of outstanding art…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 12:06PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Film Review: “Love & Mercy” – A Compelling Life of Brian by Arts Fuse Editor

Paul Dano invests the younger Brian Wilson with focused ecstasy, especially during his creation of the landmark album, Pet Sounds.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:52AM

Carry on laughing - portraits of clowns by Suki Dhanda

Meet the men and women behind the face paint who bring these clowns to life. For some it’s a bit of fun, for some a full-time job, but for all it’s a real passion. Photographer Suki Dhan…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:44AM

It's the Best Weekend Ever!

Is there anything more exciting than Tony weekend? I don't think so... Those of us who work in the industry often complain of exhaustion around this time, with many people looking forwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

Tony Time: Nominations for Best Scenic Design of a Play (Photos) by Chris Luner

From the world of Christopher’s mind to the court of King Henry VIII, Broadway scenic designers managed to outdo themselves this season in the play category bringing to life epic spect…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:39AM

Tony Time: Nominations for Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Photos) by Chris Luner

From a house in Pennsylvania to the streets of Paris, this season Broadway scenic designers truly outdid themselves as they brought to life the world these musicals transported us to. Howeve…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:39AM

Theater Review | Connecticut: Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ in East Haddam Revives the World and Patois of Damon Runyon’s New York by Sylviane Gold

The musical, directed by Don Stephenson, resurrects the mobsters, hustlers and dames who inhabited Times Square.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:21AM

Theater Review | Long Island: Review: In ‘The New Sincerity,’ Worldviews Are Constantly Changing by Aileen Jacobson

Alena Smith’s play, directed by Bob Balaban in its world premiere in Sag Harbor, tells of a journalist and her friends coming of age as the Occupy Wall Street movement develops.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:21AM

Theater Review | New Jersey: Review: All the Living Room’s a Stage in Madison Revival of ’27 Play by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber by Michael Sommers

The Cavendish clan, who mostly reside in a swank Manhattan duplex, are delightful people, and “The Royal Family” endures as one of the best comedies ever written about show folk.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:21AM

“Obsessed!”: James Monroe Iglehart Spits Rhymes About the Tonys and the Coke/Pepsi Feud

Aladdin's James Monroe Iglehart met up with Seth Rudetsky in the studio for the latest round of "Obsessed!" As well as being a musical theatre actor, Iglehart is freestyle rap…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Review: In the season finale, the ASO and Chorus ring through on the opera “Samson et Dalila” by Mark Gresham

On Thursday, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performed a concert version of the opera Samson et Dalila by Camille Saint-Saëns. Music director Robert Spano led the combined

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:05AM

2015 Tony Nominee Secrets: THE ELEPHANT MAN's Bradley Cooper on Lying by Broadway.com

THE ELEPHANT MAN Tony nominee Bradley Cooper on lies, talents and being called 'Bradley Pooper.'

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:00AM

Tonys: 40 Fun Facts and Shocking Stats About the Awards and Nominees by Scott Feinberg

Among the questions answered herein: How many nominated shows are intermission-less? How many acting nominees are not white? Who landed a nom 11 years after dying? And how many times is "etc…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Showy or rich? Energetic or tempered? What Tony Award voters must consider by Charles McNulty

How do the voters make their Tony Award decisions? Here's the capricious breakdown.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:54AM

Review: Così fan tutte (Garsington Opera at Wormsley)

Not Figaro's, but a marriage all the same as Garsington opens its season with Mozart

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:34AM

Joel Grey Says FUN HOME 'Strikes a Uniquely Personal Chord' by BroadwayWorld

Joel Grey recently shared his admiration for FUN HOME the musical via a Huffington Post article, revealing that it deeply hits home for him.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM

The Tony Awards Get Dressed Up by Jacob Bernstein

A group effort to jazz up outfits this year, with fashion houses offering clothes and services to nominees.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:34AM

Night Out: Elizabeth Reaser Is Game for Anything, Onstage and Off by Joanne Kaufman

Being spanked in public eight times a week can have residual effects.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:34AM

Sat, 6/6: Dave Lefkowitz hosts 11th Annual TONY AWARDS SPECIAL! 11-4pm(ET) UNCRadio.com by David Lefkowitz

Dave Lefkowitz, a theater editor at Stagebuddy.com, is doing his annual, live, Tony Awards radio special TODAY (Sat, June 6), from 11am-4pm(Eastern). You can listen live at www.uncradio.com.…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:30AM

Review: The Royal Family at curtainup.com-New Jersey by Simon Saltzman

This is a treat for theater-lovers that never wears out its welcome.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:28AM

Stephen Wyatt: ‘Older gay men tend to be caricatured’ by David Hutchison

Fresh from the broadcast of his BBC Radio 4 drama The Shadow of Dorian Gray, Stephen Wyatt is in London preparing for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:27AM

JOBS: AYT Weekly Jobs Round-Up: June 6 by James Lillywhite

Are you looking for work in the arts industry? Each week we at A Younger Theatre are featuring the best job applications from across the arts spectrum. Whether you’re looking for permanent…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:27AM

NEWS: Edinburgh Festival Fringe launches line-up by James Lillywhite

Image: thelist.co.uk The biggest fringe festival in the country has launched its programme. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015 is home to over 3,300 shows, in 313 venues and over 53,000 perf…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:27AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/6/15- Harvey Fierstein by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Harvey Fierstein In addition to Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles and A Catered Affair, Fierstein's Broadway acting credits include playing the mother, Edna Turnblad in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Photo Flash: First Look- The Mirvish's KINKY BOOTS in Rehearsal by BroadwayWorld

Lead producers Daryl Roth, Hal Luftig and David Mirvish present the Canadian premiere production of Broadway's Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

BWW Tonys Special: Ultimate Guide to This Season's Cast Recordings by David Clarke

It's that time of year, and I can't help but wonder if your CD collection and iPod are Tonys ready. It's just a handful of hours until the 69th annual Tony Awards, which will be broadcast li…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Overheard… Get it, Grandma! by Vinnie Costa

Mama Brown: “Wow, I really don’t know how they remember all those lines…” Granny Brown: “It’s called acting, dear. It’s what they get paid to do. If…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

Photo Call: Bryan Cranston Visits Hand To God by Joseph Marzullo

Tony winner Bryan Cranston attended Robert Askins' Hand To God on June 5. He met with the cast after the performance. Hand To God has been nominated for five 2015 Tony Awards, including …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

2015 Tony Awards: And the celeb designer Laura Kepley will wear to pick up the Cleveland Play House Tony is . . . (hint: think Liz Taylor) by Andrea Simakis

And, In case you're wondering, CPH managing diector Kevin Moore will be in tux by Jos. A. Bank and flying the CPH colors with an orange tie from Nordstrom.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 10:00AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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The Elephant Man Tony Nominee Bradley Cooper Can Totally Juggle by Broadway.com

The Elephant Man Tony nominee Bradley Cooper on lies, talents and being called 'Bradley Pooper.'

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:52AM

Waiting for Godot, Barbican, review: 'revelatory' by Jane Shilling

This Sydney Theatre Company production will leave you moved, captivated and changed, says Jane Shilling

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 09:36AM

An Act of God - Starring Jim Parsons as the man of the hour and a half by Oscar E. Moore

This production is pure Parsons. If you love the man you’ll adore his self-deprecating, imperfect Almighty who will leave you with that oft quoted adage “to have faith in yourself.”

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 09:31AM

Cause Célèbre; Rocket to the Moon – review by Susannah Clapp

Old Vic; Lyttelton, both LondonVowel-torturing upper-class accents; ferocious feelings; a traditional scene performed in an abstract place. Thea Sharrock – who kick-started the Terence Rat…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:31AM

Hi's and Lo's of Four Tony-Nominated Shows by Broadway & Me

Once again, Tony time has rolled around before I’ve had a chance to sound off on all the shows that are in contention for the big prizes. And as anyone who pays even the slightest attentio…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 09:31AM

Adelaide Cabaret Festival – The Tap Pack by Paige Mulholland

The decreasing number of tap shows and tap classes available in Australia would have you believe that people no longer care about tap dancing – that it’s a dying trend. However the sold-…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:15AM

54 Sings Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Sandi Durell

        By Joel Benjamin   New York’s preeminent cabaret venue, 54 Below not only features top-of-the-line artists, but also “54 Sings,” a series of concert ve…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:13AM

Stephen Schwartz Happy To Receive Isabelle Stevenson Award by Cbsexaminer

Strange as it may sound, Stephen Schwartz has never won a Tony Award.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 09:00AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Brandon Uranowitz- 'I Can Die Now' by BroadwayWorld TV

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM

Feature: All-female Shakespeare – “a political choice” by Mimi Launder

Image by Greg Veit “Why did you choose to perform an all-female Shakespeare?” a radio interviewer asked The Flanagan Collective, a York-based theatre company described by its artistic di…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:16AM

Ticket Offer: Until You Hear That Bell at Battersea Arts Centre by Rebekah Ellerby

Until You Hear That Bell at Battersea Arts Centre Told through spoken word and in timed boxing rounds, Until You Hear That Bell is the story of amateur boxing and family. Battersea Arts Cent…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:16AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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150: recounting the story of how one area of South America became 'Wales away from Wales'

It may be on the other side of the world, but one corner of Argentina is surprisingly, decidedly Welsh: in the Chubut Province in Patagonia, you’re as likely to hear “bore da” as “bu…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:54AM

Oresteia, Almeida Theatre, review: 'bogged down' by Dominic Cavendish

This radical new version of The Oresteia is perhaps a bit too clever for its own good, says Dominic Cavendish

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:19AM

Showy or rich? Energetic or tempered? What Tony Award voters must consider by Charles McNulty

The world isn't a meritocracy, the prize doesn't always go to the most deserving and Vincent van Gogh isn't the only artist to have gone to his grave unheralded.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:09AM

Theater review: Touring "Wicked" weaves its shamelessly powerful spell by Claire Martin

Everything about the touring production of "Wicked" is larger than life: The giant dragon overlord supervising the show, the steampunk gears framing the story and the outsized personas of…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:09AM

BWW's On This Day - June 6, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 6 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08AM

Dance heals: Newly popular therapy makes big strides with movement by Laura Molzahn

We'd rather keep the thought out of our heads, but the fact is that anyone at any time can be betrayed by body, mind or both, whether the cause is illness, accident or simple old age. In tha…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:08AM

Lucy Kerbel: ‘Let’s have plays for girls and about girls’ by Lucy Kerbel

This week, Tonic Theatre is launching Platform, our series of new scripts for young actors, a partnership between us and Nick Hern

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Further Casting Announced For Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Season by Matt Merritt

Tom Bateman, Jessie Buckley, Jack Colgrave Hirst, Hadley Fraser, Michael Pennington, Zoe Rainey, Miranda Raison, John Shrapnel, Kathryn Wilder and Jimmy Yuill join the cast of the Kenneth Br…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:24AM

‘Latino Music Fever’ at the In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series takes on the music of our Southern neighbors in a concert full of classic hits from Mexico and Cuba, many of which made a climb up the U.S. pop charts. If the tunes feel partic…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:18AM

Play inspired by The Vagina Monologues uses laughter to liberate women in Morocco by Emmanuelle Jardonnet

Théâtre Aquarium’s production of Dialy challenges the taboo of female sexuality within conservative Arab cultureThéâtre Aquarium is hidden away in a poor quarter of Rabat, i…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:16AM

Feature: All aboard the Idiot’s classic revival by Mimi Launder

Photo by Jonathan Keenan  For an anarchic theatre company who excel in inventive, fantastical devised pieces, performing the 1920s classic The Ghost Train might seem a mad next move. But th…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:16AM

Guest Blog: The Shock of taking over in Shock Treatment by Pete Gallagher

Recently I received a message, casually enquiring as to whether I might be interested in taking over from Mark Little as Farley Flavors in Shock Treatment at the Kings Head. This told me two…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:16AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Oresteia, Almeida Theatre by David Nice

There are two fundamental ways to fillet the untranslatable poetry and ritual of Aeschylus, most remote of the three ancient Greek tragedians, for a contemporary audience. One is to find a p…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:38AM

Cinema Live: ‘We’ve only just scratched the surface of live streaming’ by Nick Smurthwaite

The fear, as expressed by former National Theatre director Nicholas Hytner and others, that filmed theatre would look like a lot of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

DCMTA Scene Stealers-Week Ending June 5, 2015-Part 1 by Joel Markowitz

Congrats to all our new Scene Stealers honorees! ______ Shayna Blass as Lulu in the Final Scene of Cabaret at Signature Theatre “In Act Two the Emcee sings “If You Could See Her (wi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:00AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Extra Tickets Released For Farinelli & The King by Matt Merritt

Onstage seating for the West End transfer of Claire van Kampen’s critically-acclaimed new play Farinelli and the King, starring Mark Rylance, will be released to the general public on …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:52AM

NEWS: As Is Heads To Trafalgar Studios by Matt Merritt

If you’ve ever taken time to listen to Andrew Keates talking about being diagnosed as HIV positive, if you’ve read his tweets or impassioned blog posts or in any way been influen…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:30AM

Jessica Brown Findlay - Downton Abbey's 'Lady Sybil' - makes a triumphant stage debut by Dominic Cavendish

Known so far for her TV performances, Jessica Brown Findlay is powerfully impressive at the Almeida in Oresteia, western culture's oldest drama, says Dominic Cavendish

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 04:11AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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ORESTEIA Almeida N1 by Libby Purves

GUEST REVIEWER LUKE JONES TACKLES THE ROUGHAGE The Oresteia is probably one of those stories you don’t know. Until you start watching it again. Only then, piecing together fragments, d…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:52AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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In praise of stepgrandparents: ‘I was slightly in awe of Anita’ by Laura Barnett

When she was 13, Laura Barnett acquired a stepgrandmother she came to adoreOne Sunday afternoon in 1996, I climbed the stone steps leading up to the tall, ivy-clad facade of a house in Highg…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:47AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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What I’m really thinking: the understudy by Anonymous

‘With principal actors, you’re always paranoid that they’re paranoid you secretly want them to trip down the stairs, which you don’t at all’I don’t suppose anyone goes to drama s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:31AM

Adelaide Cabaret Festival – 2015 Variety Gala Performance by Hayley Horton

It’s the splash of an opening that brings out all the bling in Adelaide. The Variety Gala Performance is the tasting plate of what is to come, a variety show that pits opera against st…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:26AM

Opera Theatre's 'Emmeline' packs an emotional punch by Sarah Bryan Miller

It's the story of a 'strong American woman'

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:02AM

McCarthy gives one of her best performances in hilarious 'Spy'

In the past, Hollywood has arbitrarily declared “The Year of the Woman” in attempts to address the issues in the largely patriarchal film industry.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:02AM

'Fun Home' tells a troubled family's story with heart and song

Show with strong St. Louis ties vies for 12 Tony awards

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:02AM

Sheldon to hold benefit in honor of jazzman Ray Kennedy by Calvin Wilson

Concert will feature guitarists John and Bucky Pizzarelli.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:02AM

Tony Awards Playlist! Rock Out to Fun Home, An American in Paris & More 2015 Best Musical Nominees by Lindsay Champion

Whistling a happy tune because the Tonys are tomorrow? Us too! Broadway.com has assembled the ultimate 2015 Tony Awards playlist on Spotify so you can rock out to the Best Musical …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02AM

Interviews: As Their Five-Decade Collaboration Continues, Maltby and Shire Chase a Pre-Broadway Waterfall

The writers of Big and Closer Than Ever are currently premiering their latest work at Pasadena Playhouse.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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JOHN & JEN Cast Album Release Concert Set for 54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Lippa along with Kate Baldwin and Conor Ryan, the stars of the recent acclaimed Keen Company production of John amp Jen, the musical with music by Andrew Lippa, lyrics by Tom Greenwal…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM

BWW EXCLUSIVE: Luke Yankee Talks 2015 Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party In LA, Plus Candid Broadway Tales & More by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are talking to an accomplished director, actor and writer who has carved out an astonishingly unique career and is now taking charge of this weekend's annual Tony Awards Viewing Par…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM

CBS 2 New York Airs Tony Awards Preview Special Tonight by BroadwayWorld

CBS 2 New York will air its annual TONY AWARDS preview special, AT THE TONYS WITH DANA TYLER, tonight, June 6 from 700-730 p.m.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM

Laura Bell Bundy's ANOTHER PIECE OF ME Out Today by Pat Cerasaro

From LEGALLY BLONDE to recording star

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM

Julie Andrews Presents Tony Walton With Goodspeed Musicals Award Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, June 6th, designer and director Tony Walton will receive The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre at Goodspeed Musicals' Gala event RAZZLE DAZZLE.Julie An…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM

NBC Re-Airs Chris Pratt-Hosted SNL with Music Guest Ariana Grande Tonight by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that tonight, June 6th, it will rebroadcast an episode of 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE', hosted by Chris Pratt and featuring musical guest Ariana Grande.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM

Brenda Braxton, Erin Davie, Lauren Molina & Kate Rockwell Present BROADWAY'S GREATEST DIVA ANTHEMS Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Brenda Braxton, Erin Davie, Kate Rockwell, and Lauren Molina will premiere BROADWAY'S GREATEST DIVA ANTHEMS, a new concert celebrating the greatest diva moments in Broadway history tonight, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM

Review: ‘The Twentieth-Century Way’ Explores a Moment in Gay History by Alexis Soloski

Two actors try on a variety of roles in quick succession in this play by Tom Jacobson about a shameful period of harassment by the police.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:25AM

Deborah Hay's Katherina a performance for the ages at Stratford by Richard Ouzounian

Carried by a complex lead performance by an actor of genius, The Taming of the Shrew shines on Festival Theatre stage.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:03AM

Nathan Lane Reveals How Terrence McNally’s “Wicked Tongue” Changed His Life by Nathan Lane

As part of Playbill's 30 Days of Pride, award-winning actor Nathan Lane reflects on his relationship with friend and collaborator Terrence McNally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tix On Sale for Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof Revival, Starring Danny Burstein by Michael Gioia

Tickets for the fifth Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof, starring five-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein, go on sale June 6 at 10 AM. Performances will begin Nov. 12 at the Br…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tix to Al Pacino’s Broadway Return in David Mamet’s China Doll On Sale Today by Andrew Gans and Robert Viagas

Tickets for Al Pacino's return to Broadway in China Doll, the new play that Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet wrote for him, go on sale to the general public June 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Brenda Braxton, Erin Davie, Kate Rockwell and Lauren Molina Belt Out Broadway’s Greatest Diva Anthem by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Greatest Diva Anthems, a new concert celebrating the greatest diva moments in Broadway history, makes its premiere June 6 at 8 PM in the Fradd Theater in Fire Island Pines on …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Why Are You Wearing? Playbill Goes Beyond the Appearances of the Theatre Community! by Carey Purcell

In a spin on the red-carpet tradition of asking stars, "What are you wearing?," Playbill.com has asked women of the theatre community why they chose the outfits they wore to va…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stage Views: Melissa Errico On Fun Home, Matilda, Kristin Chenoweth and a Dozen Roles She’d Like to by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they're looking forward to and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Theatre Favorites Are Part of Tonight’s Broadway Under the Stars Concert by Andrew Gans

The Development Wing, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support the creation of new American musicals, presents its fourth annual Broadway Under the Stars benefit concert Jun…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Patti LuPone Stars as Community Theatre Maven in Shows for Days, Starting Tonight Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Olivier and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone stars as a headstrong community theatre diva in the Off-Broadway world premiere of Douglas Carter Beane's semi-autobiographical …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

CBS 2 Broadcasts Tony Awards Preview Tonight by Andrew Gans

CBS 2 New York airs its annual Tony Awards preview special, "At the Tonys With Dana Tyler," June 6 beginning at 7 PM ET; check local listings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

10 Tony Awards Hosting Moments Where Neil Patrick Harris Had the “Best Time Ever” by Playbill Staff

Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming are set to host the Tony Awards June 7, but stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris never failed to deliver the "Best Time Ever" as a three-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Remembering the Surprises of the 2004 Tonys: What Does Avenue Q’s Win Predict For Sunday? by Logan Culwell

As theatregoers prepare for this year's Tony Awards, Playbill.com looks back at one of the most surprising Tony races in history; almost no one could guess how it would turn out, nor the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Video Week in Review: Something Rotten! Cast Reads Mean Tweets, Tony Rehearsals, On the Tow by Mark Ezovski

This week, Playbill got a special look at Tony Awards rehearsals, Something Rotten!'s Kate Reinders got her castmates to read mean tweets about themselves, Max von Essen got fit for his …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Missed Cues, Mic Drops and Onstage Makeouts: Memorable Moments from the Tony Awards by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower looks back on some of the most outstanding and outrageous moments from previous Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: June 6 by David Gewirtzman and Robert Viagas, Anne Bradley and Ernio Hernandez

1954 Playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein is born today. Fierstein will win Tony Awards for writing and performing in his play Torch Song Trilogy, as well as for his book for the musical La…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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