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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tony Awards nominations snubs: 'Finding Neverland,' Hugh Jackman, Larry David, ... by Gold Derby

With 38 productions in contention for this year's Tony Awards, there were plenty of names missing when nominations were announced on Tuesday. Among the most shocking had to be the complete s…

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'An American in Paris, 'Fun Home,' 'Wolf Hall' lead Tony Awards nominations' by Gold Derby

The Tony Awards nominations were announced Tuesday morning. Among new tuners, "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" lead with 12 bids each. Of the new plays on Broadway, two British imports …

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Tony Awards: Complete list of nominations by Gold Derby

The 69th annual edition of these top theater kudos will be handed out on Sunday, June 7 at New York's Radio City Music Hall and air live on CBS. Nominees were determined by 50 theater profes…

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Monday, April 27, 2015

Tony Awards cheat sheet: You should predict 'Curious Incident,' 'Fun Home,' Helen Mirren, ... by Gold Derby

Looking for a handy cheat sheet before entering our contest to predict Tuesday's Tony Awards nominations for a chance to win $100 and a place of honor on our leaderboard? Then take a look at…

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Tony Awards predictions slugfest: David Sheward vs. Paul Sheehan (Podcast) by Gold Derby

David Sheward, one of the leading Tony Awards experts, has joined Gold Derby to write about these top theater kudos. This one-time executive editor of Backstage has been contributing his pre…

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Tony Awards experts: 'Fun Home' will win Best Musical, 'Something Rotten' could spoil by Gold Derby

Now that the last show to eligible has opened on Broadway, our dozen Experts have been busy updating their predictions before Tony Awards nominations are announced next Tuesday (April 2…

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Tonys cliffhanger: Is 'Something Rotten' the next 'Book of Mormon'? by Gold Derby

“Something Rotten” a musical comedy send-up of both Shakespeare and Broadway musicals, is hoping to defy the odds by opening cold on the Main Stem without an out-of-town tryout. …

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Drama Desk Awards: Will 'Hamilton' break bias against Off-Broadway nominees? by Gold Derby

In the Drama Desk Awards nominations announced Thursday, Off and off-off-Broadway productions account for 86 bids while Broadway fare reaped 78 across 26 categories for plays and musicals. L…

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Tony Awards experts: 'Curious Incident' will win Best Play, 'Wolf Hall' could spoil by Gold Derby

With less than a week until nominations are announced for the Tony Awards next Tuesday (April 28), our dozen Experts have been busy updating their predictions. But it is Gold Derby Users &nd…

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Monday, April 20, 2015

What do Outer Critics Circle nominations tell us about Tony Awards? by Gold Derby

If the Outer Critics Circle Award nominations are any indication for the upcoming Tony nominations and awards, then “Something Rotten” looks to be the big winner and “Findi…

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Tonys Best Actor (Musical) showdown: Song vs dance men by Gold Derby

The Best Actor (Musical) category is wide open at this year’s Tony Awards. With no clear frontrunner,  it is vital we have your predictions as to the winner of this race. Gold Der…

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Mandy Patinkin on how 'Homeland' rekindles his 'optimism for humanity' [Exclusive Video] by Gold Derby

"It's impossible to participate on any level in 'Homeland' either as an actor or a viewer and not have it affect you," says actor Mandy Patinkin about his role in Showtime's espionage thrill…

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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Tony Awards mystery: Will 'Finding Neverland' reap Best Musical bid? by Gold Derby

"Finding Neverland," movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s maiden Broadway show as lead producer, is a certified hit at the box office. However, it may have a tough time securing a crucial Be…

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Tonys cliffhanger: Can anyone beat Helen Mirren ('The Audience') for Best Actress (Play)? by Gold Derby

The British dominate the race for Best Actress in a Play for this season’s Tony Awards. The favorite to win is definitely Helen Mirren who will likely add a Tony to her collection of m…

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Jonathan Groff ('Looking') receives Point Horizon Award, remembers life as closeted Tony nominee by Gold Derby

"Looking" star Jonathan Groff reveals that he was deeply closeted when he was in "Spring Awakening" (2006) and hid it from his castmates, including Broadway co-star and BFF Lea Michele. Acco…

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

News Nuggets: Will Corden, Cumming, Colbert or Parsons host the 2015 Tony Awards? by Gold Derby

Who will host this year's Tony Awards? The two most recent selections are probably not available with Hugh Jackman in an active film career and Neil Patrick Harris just weeks after hosting t…

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Monday, April 13, 2015

Can 'Hand to God' sock it to the Tonys? by Gold Derby

Robert Askin’s dark comedy “Hand to God” opened last week with some of the strongest reviews of any show this season, and Steven Boyer is getting major Tony buzz for his du…

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Sunday, April 12, 2015

News Nuggets: Angela Lansbury wins first ever Olivier Award in London by Gold Derby

Dame Angela Lansbury wins her first ever Olivier Award after an absence of nearly 40 years on the London Stage. Her trophy given on Sunday is for Best Supporting Actress in "Blithe Spirit," …

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Friday, April 10, 2015

Tonys Best Actor showdown: Bradley Cooper vs. Jake Gyllenhaal vs ... by Gold Derby

An unknown could defeat a field of superstars in the competitive Best Actor (Play) category at this year’s Tonys. Who do you think will win this competitive category? Make the best pre…

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Monday, April 6, 2015

Tonys Best Musical Actress battle: Kelli O'Hara vs. Chita Rivera vs. Kristen Chenoweth' by Gold Derby

The hottest category for this year’s Tony Awards will probably be Best Musical Actress with a three-way battle for the prize. The trio of top musical ladies consists of Kelli O'Hara fo…

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Friday, April 3, 2015

'Hamilton' reaps record 12 Lucille Lortel Awards nominations by Gold Derby

The smash hit musical "Hamilton" reaped a record 12 nominations for the Lucille Lortel Awards which salute the best of off-Broadway. This tuner by Tony champ Lin Manuel Miranda ("In the Heig…

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Why early close of 'Honeymoon in Vegas' hurts its Tony Award chances by Gold Derby

Despite getting many positive reviews, "Honeymoon in Vegas" is an even bigger long shot for a Best Musical nomination at the Tony Awards now that producers announced plans yesterday to shutt…

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Monday, March 30, 2015

Tony Awards experts' predictions: 'The King and I' will win Best Musical Revival, '20th Century' could spoil' by Gold Derby

In the first wave of predictions from our dozen Tony Awards Experts, eight of them think that the fourth remounting of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I" will win Best Musical Reviva…

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Tony Awards experts' predictions: 'Fun Home' will win Best Musical, 'Something Rotten' could spoil' by Gold Derby

In the first wave of predictions from our 11 Tony Awards Experts, eight of them think that the off-Broadway hit "Fun Home" will win Best Musical when these awards are handed out on June 7.&n…

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Tony Awards experts' predictions: 'Curious Incident' will win Best Play, 'Wolf Hall' could spoil' by Gold Derby

In the first wave of predictions from our 10 Tony Awards Experts, eight of them think that the Brit hit "Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" will win Best Play. And two are toutin…

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Friday, March 20, 2015

'Glee' series finale: Let's look back at show's pitchy Emmys history by Gold Derby

"Glee" ended its six-season run on Fox Friday night, and while choir show fans around the globe are still wiping tears from their eyes, let's take a look back at the show's on-again, off-aga…

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

Will Billy Crystal and Josh Gad's 'The Comedians' take down 'Modern Family' at the Emmys?' by Gold Derby

"The Comedians" is a hilarious expose of the TV biz. Billy Crystal and Josh Gad are brilliant. Finally, a show that could take down "Modern Family" at the Emmys! -BREAK- This FX…

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Jonathan Groff teases 'Looking' season finale and returns to 'Frozen' and 'Glee' by Gold Derby

Jonathan Groff has become so known for his gay-sex scenes on HBO's "Looking" that "Today" host Kathie Lee Gifford accidentally, and hilariously, quipped on-air that theactor has "a lot of ba…

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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Tony Awards preview: What is ahead for Best Musical Revival? by Gold Derby

There are only five shows in contention for Best Musical Revial at this year's Tony Awards. Just one is running (“On the Town”); one has closed (“Side Show”); and thr…

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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Oscars poll: What grade do you give Neil Patrick Harris for his opening number? by Gold Derby

Granted that opening song and dance and short monolog by Neil Patrick Harris had some nice moments, including his impassioned plea to fall in love with "moving pictures" (save for "Smur…

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Oscars: Complete list of winners by Gold Derby

Winners of the 87th Academy Awards were revealed on Feb. 22 during the kudocast hosted by Neil Patrick Harris that aired live from the Dolby Theatre on ABC.  -BREAK- Keep r…

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