Monday, March 18, 2024

Sandy Rustin (‘The Cottage’ playwright) satisfied a ‘creative itch’ to create a classic farce with feminist themes [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“I was really looking to create something kind of in the style of Noel Coward, but with a feminist twist,” explains playwright Sandy Rustin of “The Cottage.” She took her first stab …

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

1974 Tony Awards: History was made with wins by ‘The River Niger’ and ‘Raisin’ by Susan King

With the 96th Academy Awards in the history books, it’s time to become obsessed over the 77th Tony Awards. Nominations are April 30th with the awards set to air on CBS on June 16 from Linc…

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Can ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ claim a trio of acting wins at the 2024 Tony Awards? by Sam Eckmann

The actors from the current revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s “Merrily We Roll Along” have skyrocketed in Gold Derby’s combined odds for the 2024 Tony Awards nominations…

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions: Multiple bids for plays ‘Patriots,’ ‘Uncle Vanya,’ ‘Appropriate’ … by David Buchanan

In the two weeks since Gold Derby launched the 2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions center, over 600 users have made their preliminary picks for which shows, performers and creatives wil…

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

2024 Olivier Awards nominations: ‘Sunset Boulevard,’ ‘Guys and Dolls,’ ‘Dear England’ lead by David Buchanan

We are still approximately six weeks away from learning the nominees for the 77th Tony Awards, but across the pond the finalists for the 2024 Olivier Awards were just announced. A radical ne…

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2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions: Big tallies for musicals ‘Lempicka,’ ‘The Notebook,’ ‘Cabaret’ … by David Buchanan

In the two weeks since Gold Derby launched the 2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions center, over 600 users have made their preliminary picks for which shows, performers and creatives wil…

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Monday, March 11, 2024

2024 Dorian Theater Awards announce key dates, expand categories by Sam Eckmann

After stepping onto the scene last season, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, has announced key dates and details for the 2nd Annual Dorian Theater Awards. Along with import…

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2024 Tony Awards could feature the most women directing nominees in history by Sam Eckmann

Since their inception, the directing categories at the Tony Awards have mostly been a boys’ club. Not only are the vast majority of winners men, but so are most (and in many years, all) of…

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Monday, March 4, 2024

2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions center is open! 15 plays jockey for attention by Sam Eckmann

Gold Derby’s 2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions center is open for business and ready for your best prognostications. This season, 15 plays will jockey for Broadway’s top honors. T…

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Friday, March 1, 2024

2024 Tony Awards nominations prediction center is open! 20 musicals vie for Broadway awards by Sam Eckmann

Gold Derby’s 2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions center is now open and ready to forecast which shows will prevail in a highly competitive season. A whopping 20 musicals compete for B…

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Monday, February 26, 2024

2024 Lucille Lortel Awards: Ceremony date, special honors to Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Dominique Morisseau by Sam Eckmann

The Lucille Lortel Awards hold a special place in the New York theater community as the only awards body in the city to exclusively honor Off-Broadway. This year’s ceremony will be held on…

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

2024 Broadway musicals: Spring season preview includes ‘Cabaret,’ ‘The Wiz’ and the songs of Alicia Keys by Jeffrey Kare

We’re now about halfway through the 2023-2024 Broadway season, and there are 12 productions of musicals (nine new, three revivals) set to open this spring. Could we see any of them contend…

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Monday, February 12, 2024

2024 Broadway spring season preview of plays includes ‘Doubt’ and ‘Uncle Vanya’ by Jeffrey Kare

We’re now about halfway through the 2023-2024 Broadway season, and there are currently eight productions of plays (five new, three revivals) set to open this spring. Could we see any of th…

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

After 50 years on Broadway, Chip Zien (‘Harmony’) deserves his first ever Tony nomination by Sam Eckmann

The Baker. Marvin. Rabbi. Three iconic roles created by beloved stage veteran Chip Zien. The last of those three comes from “Harmony,” the new musical from Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussma…

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Broadway’s greatest year was 1964: ‘Funny Girl,’ ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!’ opened by Susan King

Film historians, critics and cineastes have heralded 1939 as the greatest year for Hollywood films. It was the year that saw the release of such classics as “Gone with the Wind,” “Stag…

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Who will be the 20th EGOT winner? Here are 80 people who have the best chance by Chris Beachum

Just weeks ago, Sir Elton John became the 19th entertainer to win the highly desirable EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) by claiming his first ever Emmy Award. And now, which person is the…

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‘Days of Wine and Roses’ reviews: ‘Sophisticated’ new musical stars ‘superb’ Kelli O’Hara, Brian d’Arcy James by David Buchanan

Sixty-two years after the release of the film “Days of Wine and Roses,” the Oscar-winning movie by writer J.P. Miller and director Blake Edwards, a musical adaptation has opened on Broad…

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Friday, December 29, 2023

16 best awards moments of 2023 including Michelle Yeoh, Viola Davis, Regina Hall, ‘Naatu Naatu’ and many more [WATCH] by Charles Bright

Despite all the hurdles that the entertainment industry has experienced in 2023, the year was still able to give us numerous incredible moments at awards shows this year. With that in mind, …

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

In Memoriam 2023: Celebrating 36 legendary entertainers who died this year [PHOTOS] by Chris Beachum

Throughout 2023, we have been updating our “In Memoriam” photo gallery (view above). Scroll through to remember 36 entertainers from film, television, theater and music. Many were winner…

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Friday, December 1, 2023

2024 Tony Awards eligibility rulings (round 1): Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez compete as featured actors by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the first time during the 2023-2024 Broadway season on November 30, to discuss eligibility of 10 productions for the 77th Annual Tony Awards …

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Monday, October 23, 2023

‘Here We Are’ reviews: Stephen Sondheim’s final musical is ‘enchanting,’ ‘compelling’ with ‘exceptional’ cast by David Buchanan

In the penultimate song in Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Sunday in the Park with George,” Dot implores the artist George to “give us more to see.” The late maestro has done so himsel…

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Maria Friedman: From ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ leading lady to director by David Buchanan

In 2022, Marianne Elliott won the Tony Award for directing a revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical “Company.” In her speech, she thanked the late composer for trusting her to put a “…

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ reviews: ‘Exquisite’ Sondheim revival stars Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Daniel Radcliffe by David Buchanan

What a difference 40 years makes. After opening to pans and a run of only 16 official performances in 1981, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical “Merrily We Roll Along” has been…

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

2024 Tony Awards will air June 16 for 1st time ever from Lincoln Center by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards will once again find a new home for the 2024 ceremony. The 77th Annual Tony Awards will broadcast live from The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Art…

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Stephen Sondheim at the Tony Awards: All 75 wins from ‘West Side Story’ to ‘Assassins’ by David Buchanan

Stephen Sondheim has almost never been more popular than in the two years since his passing in November 2021. In that time, celebrated revivals of “Company,” “Into the Woods,” and �…

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

2023 Broadway fall season preview of musicals includes revivals of ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ and ‘Spamalot’ by Jeffrey Kare

Major film and TV productions are currently on hold due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but the New York theater scene is still as active as ever. A new Broadway season is upon us, and the…

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

2023 Broadway fall season preview of plays includes productions starring Leslie Odom Jr., Sarah Paulson … by Jeffrey Kare

A lot of major film and TV productions may currently be on hold due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but luckily the New York theater scene hasn’t been affected. A new Broadway season is …

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Friday, June 30, 2023

In Memoriam 2023: We honor 17 entertainment legends at the halfway mark of the year by Chris Beachum

Throughout 2023, our In Memoriam photo gallery above has been honoring entertainment legends who have died. Click through the gallery at the halfway mark of this year to see more about Oscar…

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Kennedy Center Honors 2023: Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick by Denton Davidson

The Kennedy Center Honors selections for 2023 are Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick. These veteran artists will be honored in Washington, D.C. in D…

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Tony Awards: 34 records, milestones and fun facts about this year’s winners by Jeffrey Kare

Out of all the winners (and also-rans) in the 26 competitive categories at the 2023 Tony Awards, 34 results stand out as particularly noteworthy when considered in the context of history. So…

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Tonys 2023: Wayman Wong (Talkin’ Broadway) tops all Experts predicting winners by Chris Beachum

Congratulations to our Expert Wayman Wong (Talkin’ Broadway) for an amazing score of 92.31%. He is tops among 11 journalists who cover the theatre world throughout the year. See Experts’…

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards