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Monday, June 9, 2014

Neil Patrick Harris talks hosting Tonys, then winning Tony in press room (Video) by Gold Derby

Neil Patrick Harris won Best Actor in a Musical for playing the title role in the Broadway revival of the rock musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Shortly after his victory, he came to the …

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Tony Awards shockeroo: How did 'Raisin' pull off 3 upsets? by Gold Derby

There were only four upsets at the Tony Awards and "A Raisin in the Sun" pulled off three of them: Best Play Revival, Best Director (Kenny Leon) and Best Featured Actress in a Play (Sophie O…

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Tony Awards poll: What was Hugh Jackman's best bit? (Photo Gallery)' by Gold Derby

Hugh Jackman returned to host these kudos for the first time since 2005. This charmer sang, danced, joked and joshed his way through the three-hour ceremony.  From the opening seque…

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Tony Awards poll: What was the best musical moment? (Photo Gallery) by Gold Derby

Kudos to Tony Awards producer Ricky Kirshner and director Glenn Weiss for seamlessly weaving a staggering 14 musical numbers into the three-hour ceremony. Take a tour of these in the ph…

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Which shows were shut out of Tony Awards? by Gold Derby

Okay, admit it. Sure you love to know who won the Tonys but isn't it fun to find out whcih shows were shut out as well. I don't mean those productions that didn't even reap nominations. Rath…

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

4 biggest shockers at the Tony Awards by Gold Derby

While this year's Tony Awards went mostly according to script in terms of the ceremony and the winners, there were a few jaw-droppers.   The love for the revival of "A Raisin in…

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Best Tony Awards experts: Thom Geier (EW), Gold Derby's Tom O'Neil by Gold Derby

Fifteen Tonys Experts entered predictions at Gold Derby and three earned the biggest bragging rights: Thom Geier (Entertainment Weekly) and Gold Derby's own Tom O'Neil and Paul Sheehan score…

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See how you did predicting the 2014 Tony Awards by Gold Derby

Almost 500 Gold Derby readers forecasted this year's Tony champs, logging nearly 10,000 predictions. To see how you fared, log in to your account and under your profile picture click Tony Aw…

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Tony Awards winners: Show by show by Gold Derby

It is always surprising to see the depth and breadth of support for some shows at the Tony Awards and the limited appeal of others. Below, a breakdown of the 26 winners arranged by the seven…

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Who bounced better: Hugh Jackman or Bobby Van? (Tony Awards poll) by Gold Derby

That opening number to the Tony Awards that saw host Hugh Jackman bounce his way along 53rd Street, into Radio City and onstage was the work of choreographer Warren Carlyle. As he explained,…

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Tony Awards performance: Hugh Jackman, LL Cool J, T.I. rap 'The Music Man' (Video) by Gold Derby

On paper, having Tony Awards host Hugh Jackman rip out a rap just doesn't sound like a good idea. Sure, he can carry a show tune but you just don't think of "Wolverine" getting jiggy. A…

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Tony Awards performance: Sutton Foster was 'On My Way' as 'Violet' by Gold Derby

Sutton Foster may have lost her bid for Best Musical (Actress) at Sunday's Tonys but she sure showed us why she earned her sixth nomination in that category for her performance as "Violet."&…

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Tony Awards performance: Sutton Foster was 'On My Way' as 'Violet' (Video) by Gold Derby

Sutton Foster may have lost her bid for Best Musical (Actress) at Sunday's Tonys but she sure showed us why she earned her sixth nomination in that category for her performance as "Violet."&…

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Tony Awards performance: Neil Patrick Harris seduces as 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' by Gold Derby

Neil Patrick Harris may have hosted the Tonys four times in the past, but the black tie crowd gathered at Radio City Music Hall Sunday had never seen him like this before.  -BREAK- …

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Tony Awards performance: Neil Patrick Harris seduces as 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' (Video) by Gold Derby

Neil Patrick Harris may have hosted the Tonys four times in the past, but the black tie crowd gathered at Radio City Music Hall Sunday had never seen him like this before.  -BREAK- …

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Tony Awards performance: Idina Menzel belts 'Always Starting Over' from 'If/Then' (Video) by Gold Derby

Idina Menzel may not have won  Best Musical Actress for her dual role in "If/Then" but she sure showed Tony voters why they did give her the award a decade ago for "Wicked."  T…

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Audra McDonald sets two records at Tony Awards by Gold Derby

With her win for Best Actress (Play) for her performance as chanteuse Billie Holliday in "Lady Day at Emersons Bar and Grill," Audra McDonald set two new Tony records. This was her sixth vic…

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Tony Awards winners: 'Gentleman's Guide,' Neil Patrick Harris ('Hedwig'), Bryan Cranston ('All the Way')' by Gold Derby

This year's Tony Awards went pretty much as predicted, save for a surprisingly strong showing for a revival of the play "A Raisin in the Sun."  "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murd…

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Tony Awards: Behind the scenes in the press room (Photo Gallery) by Gold Derby

While Broadway's best accepted their accolades at Radio City Music Hall, press eagerly awaited their arrival at, believe it or not, the Women's National Republican Club located down the bloc…

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Tony Awards: Complete List of Winners by Gold Derby

The 68th annual edition of these top theater kudos werehanded out on Sunday, June 8 at New York's Radio City Music Hall and air live on CBS. Nominees were determined by 44 theater profession…

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Tony Awards red carpet arrivals: Jonathan Groff, Kelli O'Hara, Jefferson Mays ...' by Gold Derby

Nominees, presenters, and attendees walked the red carpet before the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. -BREAK- Among those caught by our cameras were: nominees&n…

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Tony Awards performance: 'Aladdin' cast takes us on a magical ride (Video) by Gold Derby

"Aladdin" earned five Tony nominations, including a Best Musical bid. This adaptation of the hit 1992 Disney cartoon featured the Oscar-winning "A Whole New World" by Alan Menken a…

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Tony Awards performance: 'Les Miserables' cast sing rousing 'One Day More' (Video) by Gold Derby

Long before "Les Miserables" was an Oscar-winning movie, it was a Tony-winning Broadway musical. This tuneful adaptation of the Victor Hugo classic novel took the top Tony back in 1987. That…

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Tony Awards performance: Fantasia, Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle join 'After Midnight' cast (Video) by Gold Derby

The musical revue "After Midnight" tells the story of Harlem's Cotton Club with a blend of song and dance. Part of the continued appeal of this toe-tapping tuner, which reaped seven Tony nom…

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Tony Awards poll: Rate Hugh Jackman's bouncy opening number (Video)' by Gold Derby

Hugh Jackman returned to host the Tony Awards for the first time since 2005 with a show-stopping opening number that showcased his physical prowess and stamina.   Inspired by Bobby …

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What time do the Tony Awards start? by Gold Derby

The 68th annual edition of the Tony Awards will be telecast on CBS tonight (Sunday, June 8) at 8 p.m. PT and ET. While the kudocast will go out live to TV viewers on the east coast, the show…

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Friday, June 6, 2014

'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' will win five Tonys, 'Gentleman's Guide' will take four' by Gold Derby

The rock revival "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" will be the top Tony winner according to the combined predictions of our Experts, Editors, and Users. It's forecast to win five of its nomination…

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Tony Award predictions: 'All the Way,' 'Gentleman's Guide,' 'Hedwig' ...' by Gold Derby

Our predictions for Sunday night's winners in all 26 Tony Awards races are based upon a combination of four sets of forecasts at Gold Derby: Experts, Editors, our Top 24 Users who had the hi…

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Why is Hugh Jackman bouncing naked in Tony Awards promo? (Video) by Gold Derby

Hugh Jackman is all set to host the 68th annual edition of the Tony Awards this Sunday. And to tease his return to Radio City Music Hall to preside over these top theater kudos, the Ton…

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

'Normal Heart' star Matt Bomer 'profoundly grateful' to Larry Kramer for gay rights advances (Exclusive Video) by Gold Derby

Gay rights have come a long way since the play "The Normal Heart" was first staged in 1985, and Matt Bomer attributes that to the contributions of men like its author, Larry Kramer. Bomer, a…

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Will Larry Kramer win an Emmy for adapting his landmark play 'The Normal Heart'? by Gold Derby

While there is a great deal of Emmy buzz about the performances in "The Normal Heart," let us not forget Larry Kramer who wrote the original landmark play back in 1985 and adapted …

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