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Monday, June 9, 2014

Tonys 2014: Magical moments on the red carpet, backstage by Alana Semuels

There was the TV telecast that millions watched. And then there were backstage and red carpet moments at the Tony Awards that you might have missed — like James Monroe Iglehart revealing h…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00AM

Tony Awards 2014: Winners celebrate with fast food, increased hype by Alana Semuels

What does a Tony mean for some of the winners from Sunday night?

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:30AM

Tony Awards 2014: 'Raisin in the Sun' director, star gush backstage by Alana Semuels

"A Raisin in the Sun" director Kenny Leon was talking to reporters backstage after winning a Tony Award when Sophie Okonedo, who acts in the play he directed, won a Tony for featured actress…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:00AM

Tony Awards 2014: Bryan Cranston equates win he 'stole' to blue meth by Alana Semuels

Bryan Cranston won a Tony Award on Sunday for his portrayal of the charismatic 36th president, Lyndon B. Johnson, in "All the Way," and the television and stage actor brought his own charism…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:30AM
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Tony Awards 2014 red carpet: Nominations boost theater attendance by Alana Semuels

A Tony Award can boost a flailing show, and a snub can force a show to close -- two facts that hovered in the minds of many of the actors, directors and producers walking the red carpet on t…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:23PM
Saturday, June 7, 2014

'Cabaret's' Linda Emond, Danny Burstein enjoy adding their imprints by Alana Semuels

Linda Emond has a collection of tiny email printouts from well-wishers in her spacious dressing room, where gauzy purple curtains and a soft white couch create a sense of peace in an otherwi…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00AM
Monday, June 10, 2013

Tonys 2013: 'Virginia Woolf' gains plaudits, though posthumously by Alana Semuels

The production won three key awards, but don't look for tickets — it has already closed.NEW YORK — Tony Award winners usually see a boost in ticket sales after they clean up at t…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:30AM
Sunday, June 9, 2013

Tonys 2013: Judith Light's 'love affair' with Broadway community by Alana Semuels

She may be known to most people as Angela on "Who’s the Boss?" but Judith Light knew she couldn’t count on any of her previous TV roles when she returned to New York after many y…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:57PM

Tony Awards 2013: Courtney B. Vance glad he took a chance on 'Lucky Guy' by Alana Semuels

Courtney B. Vance might not be the most famous actor in Lucky Guy – that would be Tom Hanks, who plays Mike McAlary. But the chance to play Hap Hairston, McAlary’s editor, was en…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:30PM

Tonys 2013: Courtney B. Vance says 'Broadway ain't for sissies' by Alana Semuels

Courtney B. Vance might not be the most famous actor in Lucky Guy – that would be Tom Hanks, who plays Mike McAlary. But the chance to play Hap Harrison, McAlary’s editor, was en…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:27PM

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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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