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Monday, June 17, 2024

Tony Awards Snubs: ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Director Loses; 13-Time Nominee ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Wins Only Two Awards by Hilary Lewis

Hell’s Kitchen was the first of the nominated musicals to get a performance at the 2024 Tony Awards, and the number featured Alicia Keys and Jay-Z reuniting to perform their hit “Empire …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:11AM
Sunday, June 16, 2024

Ariana DeBose Tells 2024 Tony Awards Nominees “This Party’s for You” With Opening Number by Hilary Lewis

Ariana DeBose kicked off the 2024 Tony Awards with a dance-heavy opening number in which she celebrated this year’s nominees and the struggles and “journey” that led them to the Broadw…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:43PM

Dede Ayite Becomes First Black Woman to Win Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play by Hilary Lewis

Dede Ayite has become the first Black woman to win a Tony for best costume design of a play at the 2024 Tony Awards. Though nominated for her work on a few shows, Ayite won for her work on t…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:40PM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Alice Munro, Nobel Literature Winner Revered as Short Story Master, Dies at 92 by Hilary Lewis

Nobel laureate Alice Munro, the Canadian literary giant who became one of the world’s most esteemed contemporary authors and one of history’s most honored short story writers, has died a…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:20PM
Sunday, June 12, 2016

Tonys: Donald Trump Mocked as Diversity Praised by Hilary Lewis

"This show is so diverse that Donald Trump threatened to build a wall around this theater," quipped host James Corden.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:06PM

Tonys: James Corden, Lin-Manuel Miranda Call For Love Over Hate After Orlando Shooting by Hilary Lewis

The awards show said earlier on Sunday that it was dedicating that evening's ceremony from New York's Beacon Theatre to the victims of the massacre at Pulse nightclub, the deadliest mass sho…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:57PM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Tribeca: Joss Whedon "Very Proud" of 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Despite "Things That Are Wrong" by Hilary Lewis

The writer-director also teased a new movie he's working on and revealed the Broadway phenomenon that caused him to stop working on a stage musical.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:25PM
Monday, February 15, 2016

Grammys: 'Hamilton' Cast Performs Opening Number Live From New York's Richard Rodgers Theatre by Hilary Lewis

The hit Broadway musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton also won the award for best musical theater album, performing and accepting their award in Manhattan.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:17PM
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Athena Film Festival: Mira Nair, 'Suffragette' Cast to be Honored by Hilary Lewis

Director Karyn Kusama, producer Geralyn Dreyfous and composer Jeanine Tesori will also receive awards from the female-focused film festival.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:22PM
Thursday, September 24, 2015

Glenn Close, Husband David Shaw Quietly Divorce by Hilary Lewis

The decision to split, after nine years of marriage, was mutual and amicable, a rep for the actress says.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:26PM
Saturday, July 25, 2015

5 Things to Know About 'Southpaw's' Oona Laurence by Hilary Lewis

The Tony-winning actress plays Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams' characters' daughter.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:19PM
Sunday, June 7, 2015

Tony Awards 2015: Michael Cerveris, Annaleigh Ashford Among Surprise Winners by Hilary Lewis

'King and I' star Kelli O'Hara also somewhat unexpectedly beat out Tonys co-host Kristin Chenoweth for the best featured actress in a musical prize.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:43PM
Friday, May 29, 2015

'Cruel Intentions' Reunion: Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair Recreate Iconic Kiss by Hilary Lewis

The two actresses reunited with co-star Reese Witherspoon at a performance of the 'Cruel Intentions' musical in L.A. on Thursday night.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:39AM
Thursday, May 7, 2015

Rita Wilson Opens Up About How Tom Hanks, Larry David Reacted to Cancer Diagnosis by Hilary Lewis

The 'Fish in the Dark' actress talks about preparing for surgery and what it was like returning to her Broadway play after taking a month off to deal with her health issues.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:07AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tonys: Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming to Host by Hilary Lewis

The 2015 Tony Awards will air live on Sunday, June 7.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:54AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Rita Wilson Reveals She Has Breast Cancer, Underwent Double Mastectomy by Hilary Lewis

The actress has taken a leave of absence from the Broadway play 'Fish in the Dark.'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45AM
Thursday, March 26, 2015

Tribeca Film Festival Hosting Free Screenings of 'Back to the Future,' 'Clue,' 'Lady and the Tramp' by Hilary Lewis

The films are part of the festival's annual complimentary community events, including the Tribeca Drive-In (April 16-18), Family Festival Street Fair (April 25), Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day (Apr…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:44PM
Thursday, March 5, 2015

Four of Larry David's Funniest Rants From His 'Fish in the Dark' Interviews by Hilary Lewis

The man behind 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' who also wrote, directed and stars in the hit Broadway play opening Thursday night had a few memorable moments from the handful of TV ap…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:49PM
Thursday, February 26, 2015

Rosie Perez Says She Understands Jennifer Lawrence's Larry David Crush (Video) by Hilary Lewis

She also shares how she's being deluged with requests for tickets to her hot Broadway play 'Fish in the Dark' and that 'The View' is looking for a replacement for former co-host Rosie O'Donn…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:46PM
Saturday, February 14, 2015

'The Last Five Years': How the Songs Shaped the Movie by Hilary Lewis

Star Jeremy Jordan and writer-director Richard LaGravenese talk to THR about the challenges of filming and weigh in on who's to blame for the demise of the film's central relationship.read m…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:30AM
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Broadway Star Joel Grey Comes Out: "If You Have to Put a Label on It, I'm a Gay Man" by Hilary Lewis

The Oscar and Tony winner opens up about his sexuality.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:32PM
Monday, December 22, 2014

'The Interview' To Get Live Reading at N.Y.C. Theater by Hilary Lewis

"This is an opportunity for people to come together in the name of free speech, in defiance of all who have threatened it"read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:54PM
Friday, December 12, 2014

Watch 'Nashville' Stars Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio Sing "Beauty and the Beast" by Hilary Lewis

"I wanted to make it my own, and I think that's important when you're doing a tribute"read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:26PM
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Whoopi Goldberg Overcome By Emotion Remembering Her Mentor, Mike Nichols by Hilary Lewis

On Thursday's 'The View,' she seemed to break down into tears, putting her hands over her face and shakingread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:27PM

Broadway to Dim Lights for Mike Nichols by Hilary Lewis

The nine-time Tony Award winner died on Wednesday nightread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:13PM

Hollywood Mourns Mike Nichols by Hilary Lewis

Steven Spielberg and Howard Kurtz were among those remembering the legendary director, who died on Wednesday nightread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:54AM
Friday, November 7, 2014

'Hunger Games' Stage Show Set for Summer 2016 by Hilary Lewis

The theatrical experience is coming to Londonread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:25AM
Thursday, August 7, 2014

Larry David to Make Broadway Debut by Hilary Lewis

The "Seinfeld" co-creator and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star will act in a play that he wrote.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:32PM

Toronto: Anna Kendrick's 'The Last 5 Years' Inks Foreign Distribution Deals by Hilary Lewis

The movie version of the cult musical co-stars Jeremy Jordan and was directed by Richard LaGravenese.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Sherri Shepherd To Join Broadway's 'Cinderella' by Hilary Lewis

UPDATED: The outgoing 'View' host will make her debut on the Great White Way opposite new star Keke Palmer.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:14AM
Friday, June 27, 2014

Shia LaBeouf's 'Cabaret' Arrest: Latest Developments by Hilary Lewis

Cursing at cops, fighting with a homeless man, drinking during the day and more details that emerged Friday about the actor's behavior leading up to and during his Broadway arrest.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:23PM

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