Thursday, April 16, 2026

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri talk being the first Black actors to bring ‘Proof’ to Broadway by Ethan Alter

The two actors star in the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's Tony-winning show since its 2000 debut.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:45PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Laurie Metcalf could tie Tony Awards history with 2 nominations in same year by Jeffrey Kare

The double Tony winner is eligible for both Death of a Salesman and Little Bear Ridge Road.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00AM
Monday, April 13, 2026

How the 2026 Olivier Awards could boost 2027 Tony hopefuls like Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike, and Paddington Bear by David Buchanan

Look for the 2026 Tony contender Punch to get a boost from its two Olivier wins.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:25PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Me-wow! ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ struts its way into the Best Musical Revival race by David Buchanan

The reimagined version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's '80s musical is leaving critics and audiences cheering.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:00PM

Samuel D. Hunter reveals the false starts and lost storylines that led him to ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ by David Buchanan

The author of The Whale credits his Tony-contending star Laurie Metcalf with being "the greatest stage actor living in America."

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:45AM
Friday, April 10, 2026

Nathan Lane resurrects ‘Death of a Salesman’ in a mostly ‘triumphant’ Broadway revival, say critics by Ethan Alter

The latest production of Arthur Miller's classic play also stars Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott, and Ben Ahlers.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:04AM
Thursday, April 9, 2026

2026 Tony eligibility: Ebon Moss-Bachrach jumps to Featured Actor race for ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ by Sam Eckmann

Every Brilliant Thing and Giant were also discussed at the third eligibility meeting of the 2025-26 Broadway season.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:15PM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ scores purr-fect reviews from critics by Ethan Alter

No one has anything bad to say about the Tony-contending Broadway production of the 2024 off-Broadway smash.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:24AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

‘Becky Shaw’ is the ultimate mean girl — and that’s a good thing, say critics by Ethan Alter

Alden Ehrenreich and Madeline Brewer receive glowing notices for their Broadway debuts.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:46AM
Monday, April 6, 2026

How ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ brings Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl energy to Broadway by Ethan Alter

The Andrew Lloyd Webber revival transports the Jellicle cats into the ballroom scene.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:50PM
Sunday, April 5, 2026

Danny Burstein on precipice of becoming the most-nominated male actor in Tonys history by Jeffrey Kare

The Marjorie Prime star currently shares the all-time record with Jason Robards.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Saturday, April 4, 2026

Will ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ have a bigger bark than bite at the Tonys? by David Buchanan

The screen-to-stage adaptation of the beloved 1975 film didn't wow the critics, but could still find purchase with voters.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Friday, April 3, 2026

Are Kristin Chenoweth and Keanu Reeves Tony-bound? Breaking down the Broadway hits and misses so far this season by Ethan Alter

Gold Derby checks in with our Tony experts on the awards prospects for The Queen of Versailles, Waiting for Godot, Ragtime, and more.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

‘I got a few bones to pick with performative males’: Patrick Ball, Alden Ehrenreich talk ‘Becky Shaw’ on Broadway by Jessica Derschowitz

Ehrenreich, Ball, and Madeline Brewer make their Broadway debuts in the razor-sharp dating comedy.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:30AM
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The ‘disastrous’ Broadway version of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ isn’t getting critics to bite by Ethan Alter

The stage version of the classic 1975 Sidney Lumet film starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach is attracting largely mixed-to-negative notices.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026

John Lithgow and Mark Strong are early Tony frontrunners for ‘Giant’ and ‘Oedipus’ by David Buchanan

The two actors previously squared off at the 2025 Olivier Awards where Lithgow prevailed.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:00PM

From Sonoma to Jean Smart to ‘Schmigadoon,’ awards chatter is picking up by Ethan Alter

We've got early Oscar contenders, a Hacks Emmy landslide, and Tony odds for Schmigadoon on our minds this week.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:30PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

John Lithgow delivers a ‘Giant’ performance as Roald Dahl, say critics by Ethan Alter

The actor won an Olivier Award for the show's London run and is a Tony frontrunner for the Broadway production.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:45AM
Sunday, March 22, 2026

Why starring in ‘Death Becomes Her’ becomes Betsy Wolfe: ‘I get my head cut off every night!’ by Ethan Alter

The & Juliet Tony nominee has taken over the role originated by Megan Hilty in the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Friday, March 20, 2026

‘Liberation’: Go inside the dressing room for a closer look at the Tony-contending costumes from the Broadway hit by Ethan Alter

Costume designer Qween Jean discusses the outfits worn in Bess Wohl's 1970s-set memory play in Gold Derby's exclusive video interview.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:30PM

Here’s how Daniel Radcliffe could conjure a 2nd Tony for ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ by David Buchanan

The former boy wizard returns to Broadway in an acclaimed one person show that could be his ticket back to the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Friday, March 13, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ scores brilliant reviews from Broadway critics by Ethan Alter

The 70-minute one person show will have a 13-week run in New York.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:55PM
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Tony Awards releases calendar of events for 2025-26 season by Sam Eckmann

The 79th Annual Tony Awards will be held June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:55PM
Friday, March 6, 2026

Forget Team ‘One Battle’ vs. Team ‘Sinners.’ Here comes Team ‘Rooster’ vs. Team ‘Scarpetta’ by Ethan Alter

An eventful week saw the dueling premieres of two high-profile Emmy contenders and a Giant Tony event.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Friday, February 27, 2026

‘Sinners’ takes giant step towards 1st Best Casting Oscar with big win at the Casting Society’s Artios Awards by Mia McNiece

Sentimental Value, Jay Kelly, Rental Family, Zootopia 2, Hacks, Severance, and The Pitt also score trophies at ceremonies held in L.A., New York and London.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:00AM
Friday, February 20, 2026

‘The Lost Boys’ are ready to take a bite out of Broadway by Ethan Alter

Gold Derby is unveiling the official character posters for the musical version of Joel Schumacher's immortal 1987 vampire movie.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM
Thursday, February 19, 2026

2026 Tony eligibility: June Squibb goes featured, Best Play category shrinks by Sam Eckmann

Oedipus and Bug were also discussed at the second eligibility meeting of the 2025-26 Broadway season.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:50PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Cynthia Erivo delivers a true ‘feat of stamina’ during West End debut of ‘Dracula’ — despite some ‘line stumbles’ by Marcus James Dixon

Critics praise her versatility, but not everyone is enchanted by the production's execution.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:20PM
Friday, February 6, 2026

Will ‘The Lost Boys’ Broadway musical benefit from the ‘Sinners’ effect? ‘It’s a vampire year!’ by Ethan Alter

The musical adaptation of the 1987 vampire favorite is landing on Broadway as Sinners makes its Best Picture run.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:45PM
Saturday, January 31, 2026

Carrie Coon and June Squibb are formidable Tony contenders for ‘Bug’ and ‘Marjorie Prime’ by David Buchanan

Plus, we preview the spring season on Broadway including Death of a Salesman, CATS: The Jellicle Ball and The Rocky Horror Show.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Monday, January 26, 2026

2026 Tony Awards to be presented June 7 at Radio City Music Hall by Ethan Alter

This year's ceremony will air live on CBS and Paramount+

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off