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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

2018 Tony Awards: Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban to host June 10 ceremony by Paul Sheehan

The Tony Awards have lined up two past nominees — composer Sara Bareilles and actor Josh Groban — to host the 72nd annual edition of these top theater honors on June 10. The thre…

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Monday, April 9, 2018

2018 Olivier Awards: ‘Hamilton’ wins record 7, ‘The Ferryman’ takes 3 by Paul Sheehan

Two years after sweeping the Tony Awards, Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical “Hamilton” did the same at the British equivalent, the Olivier Awards, on April 8. It won seven of it…

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2018 Olivier Awards: Complete list of winners led by ‘Hamilton,’ ‘The Ferryman’ by Paul Sheehan

Winners of the 42nd annual edition of the Olivier Awards were revealed in ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 8 hosted by Catherine Tate. Unlike the Tony Awards, which are …

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2 trailer: Emmy-winning drama series starring Elisabeth Moss returns to Hulu on April 25 [WATCH] by Paul Sheehan

“The Handmaid’s Tale” is set to return for season 2 on April 25 when Hulu streams the first two episodes of this dystopian series about life in Gilead, a religious theocrac…

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Thursday, March 8, 2018

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2 trailer: Emmy-winning drama series starring Elisabeth Moss returns to Hulu on April 25 by Paul Sheehan

“The Handmaid’s Tale” is set to return for season 2 on April 25 when Hulu streams the first two episodes of this dystopian series about life in Gilead, a religious theocrac…

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

2018 Olivier Awards nominations: ‘Hamilton’ lands record 13, ‘The Ferryman’ leads among plays with 8 by Paul Sheehan

Two years after sweeping the Tony Awards, Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical “Hamilton” is poised to do the same at the British equivalent, the Olivier Awards. On March 6, it rea…

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Monday, March 5, 2018

Robert Lopez becomes first double EGOT winner with Oscar for ‘Coco’ by Paul Sheehan

In 2014, composer Robert Lopez became the youngest member of the EGOT club when he won an Oscar for his hit song “Let It Go” from the Disney smash “Frozen.” He was on…

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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ trailer: Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda fly a kite [WATCH] by Paul Sheehan

If you were wondering why Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda were presenting together on the 2018 Oscars, it is because they co-star in the upcoming Disney film “Mary Popplns Returns.&…

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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Oscar voters, check your in-box as final ballots for 90th Academy Awards arrive on February 20 by Paul Sheehan

On Tuesday (Feb. 20), the motion picture academy turned on the website that allows its 7,258 members to cast their votes for the Oscars online. And it put paper ballots into the post at the …

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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

‘Mary Poppins Returns’: First look at Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda together by Paul Sheehan

The first photo of Emily Blunt in character as the no-nonsense nanny in “Mary Poppins Returns” alongside Broadway sensation Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton”) as stre…

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2018 Golden Globes predictions: Saoirse Ronan (‘Lady Bird’) pulls ahead of Margot Robbie (‘I, Tonya’) in Best Comedy/Musical Actress race by Paul Sheehan

Saoirse Ronan (“Lady Bird”) has pulled ahead of Margot Robbie (“I, Tonya”) in the race for Best Film Comedy/Musical Actress at the Golden Globes on Sunday according t…

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2018 Golden Globes predictions: ‘Lady Bird’ will win Best Comedy/Musical over ‘Get Out’ by Paul Sheehan

“Lady Bird” is far ahead to win Best Film Comedy/Musical at the Golden Globes on Sunday according to all four groups making predictions at Gold Derby. As of this writing, Greta G…

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

2018 Oscars Best Original Song predictions: ‘La La Land’ composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to win again? by Paul Sheehan

Composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who last year triumphed in Best Original Song at the Oscars for “City of Stars” from “La La Land,” appear destined for a return …

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Sunday, December 17, 2017

2018 Oscars Best Original Song predictions: Will ‘La La Land’ composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul win again? by Paul Sheehan

I’ve highlighted the many tunes from animated features and documentaries that could contend for Best Original Song at this year’s Oscars. Now we turn our attention to the musical…

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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Emma Stone: Oscar win last year for ‘La La Land’ boosts odds for nomination this year for ‘Battle of the Sexes’ by Paul Sheehan

After a performer wins an Oscar, they tend to enter the most celebrated phase of their career – one where they continuously grab the brass ring. Consider the case of Jennifer Lawrence who …

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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

‘All the Money in the World’ trailer: Kevin Spacey out, Christopher Plummer in as Oscar contender keeps December release date [WATCH] by Paul Sheehan

The behind-the-scenes drama surrounding “All the Money in the World” is worthy of an Oscar. Ridley Scott‘s upcoming film tells the story of the kidnapping of John Paul Gett…

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Thursday, November 16, 2017

2017 Latin Grammy Awards live stream: How to watch 18th annual Latin Grammys by Paul Sheehan

The Latin Grammy Awards air live on Thursday Nov. 16 from from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Univision. The 18th annual edition of these awards …

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Monday, November 13, 2017

‘The Great Showman’ trailer: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams sizzle in hot Oscar contender by Paul Sheehan

Hugh Jackman reaped his only Oscar nomination for his leading role in the movie version of the smash hit Broadway musical “Les Miserables.” He is back singing on screen in “…

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Friday, November 10, 2017

2018 Tony Awards upheaval: ‘1984’ not eligible for consideration by Paul Sheehan

The acclaimed stage version of George Orwell‘s classic novel “1984” has been ruled ineligible for consideration at the upcoming Tony Awards. Unlike other kudos, these top B…

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2018 Tony Awards: Meet the 24 theater professionals who rule on the eligibility of productions by Paul Sheehan

Unlike the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys, the Tony Awards decide eligibility on a rolling basis. The Administration Committee meets four times a season to determine whether the most recent produ…

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2018 Tony Awards: Meet the 51 theater folk who will decide the nominations by Paul Sheehan

While the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys canvass their entire memberships for nominations, the Tony Awards rely on 51 theater folk who attend all the plays and musicals that open on Broadway in a…

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Monday, October 30, 2017

Aaron Sorkin brings winning Oscar ways to ‘Molly’s Game’ by Paul Sheehan

Aaron Sorkin makes his directorial debut this year with “Molly’s Game,” his well-received adaptation of the 2014 memoir by Molly Bloom, who ran the world’s most exclu…

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Cher musical sets Broadway opening for fall 2018 and could get her EGOT by Paul Sheehan

Cher is just a Tony Award away from completing the EGOT and that could come her way now that  a musical based on her life has been confirmed for a Broadway run next fall.This one-named diva…

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

2018 Oscar predictions: Walt Disney Studios live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ looks like a winner by Paul Sheehan

At the 2017 Academy Awards, Walt Disney Studios earned seven Oscar nominations spread out over five films: two apiece for “Moana” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and single bids f…

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Saturday, September 9, 2017

Jessica Chastain (‘Molly’s Game’): Oscar bound for Aaron Sorkin drama about high-stakes poker player? by Paul Sheehan

Third time could be the charm at the Oscars for Jessica Chastain, who stars in “Molly’s Game,” a character study by first-time director Aaron Sorkin that premiered on Sept.…

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

2018 Oscars: ‘Last Flag Flying’ stakes claim for Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell [VIDEO] by Paul Sheehan

Richard Linklater‘s “Last Flag Flying,” which will open the New York Film Festival on Sept. 28, just released its first trailer. It is a sequel to the 1973 Oscar contender …

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Ed Sheeran: From ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘The Simpsons’ parody of ‘La La Land’ by Paul Sheehan

When “Game of Thrones” returned for its seventh season on July 16, Ed Sheeran had a cameo in the first episode, “Dragonstone.” The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter is a h…

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Friday, July 14, 2017

Emmy nominations 2017: Still looking for first win after multiple losses – Kevin Spacey, Elisabeth Moss … by Paul Sheehan

Kevin Spacey may have two Oscars and a Tony but he is still missing an Emmy from his mantle despite 10 nominations to date. He has another chance to right that wrong as he reaped another bid…

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Monday, July 10, 2017

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,’ ‘Fleabag,’ David Bowie win at South Bank Sky Arts Awards by Paul Sheehan

Oliver Awards record-breaker “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” which is coming to Broadway next year, claimed the theater prize at the 21st annual South Bank Arts Awards on Su…

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Friday, July 7, 2017

Josh Groban writing tell-all book about ‘insane’ experiences on Broadway by Paul Sheehan

Josh Groban made his Broadway debut in “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.” Groban, who exited the show earlier this month, will chronicle his time on the rialto in the…

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’: Before heading to theater, watch first four minutes online by Paul Sheehan

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” opens Friday July 7 to some of the best reviews ever for for a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many screenings are sure to be sold out. Don’…

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