"I always wanted to be a monster maker," reveals special makeup effects designer Barrie Gower. "It was my childhood dream." The Emmy-winner has made that dream a reality with his impressive …
"I had no idea if I could do it," admits Deirdre O'Connell of her entirely lip synced role in "Dana H." When playwright Lucas Hnath presented her with the text, the uniqueness of the script …
"It fulfilled my queer artist soul," claims John-Andrew Morrison of getting to perform in "A Strange Loop" on Broadway. The actor admits that he didn't believe the show would find commercial…
"The goal from the very beginning was to capture the essence of Michael, but also make a new piece of art," describes director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon of his work on "MJ the M…
"It still really hasn't sunk in. It's wild," exclaims A.J. Shively of his first ever Tony nomination. The performer was recognized for his work in the new musical "Paradise Square." The nomi…
The Drama League Awards set themselves apart from other theater industry kudos thanks to their Distinguished Performance Award. The category generally features forty to fifty performers from…
Winners of the 88th Annual Drama League Awards were announced on Friday, May 20 2022 at a ceremony hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank DiLella at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. The Drama L…
"I have been at this for quite some time, so for the work to be recognized is really touching and moving," reveals "A Strange Loop" star L Morgan Lee of her Tony Award nomination. The recogn…
"Becoming the director provided me a space to really create my own vision and my own voice in what I wanted to say," explains director and choreographer Camille A. Brown of "for colored girl…
" "It's the gift that keeps on giving," reveals Sharon D. Clarke of "Caroline, or Change." The British theater veteran made her Broadway debut in the title role of the recent revival of the …
"Once I found out it was a musical and a dance thing, I was all in," reveals Tish Monaghan or her involvement in "Schmigadoon!" The costume designer was essential in bringing the fantastical…
This opening act of the 2022 Tony Awards is coming into focus. Emmy Award winners Darren Criss and Julianne Hough have been named co-hosts of "The Tony Awards: Act One," one hour of exclusiv…
I had a great morning. Not only did the 2022 Tony nominations represent a great cross section of what made the 2021-2022 Broadway season so incredible, but on a more selfish note, I tied wit…
With the 2022 Tony Awards nomination announcement just days away, Broadway watchers are scrambling to finalize their predictions after a stellar season on the rialto. To help guide us throug…
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the third and final time during the 2021-2022 Broadway season to discuss eligibility of 15 productions for the upcoming 75th Annual Tony Awar…
"There is something beautiful about playing what you don't know," explains Noah Reid. The actor is currently making his Broadway debut in "The Minutes," a new play from Tracy Letts. The form…
"I'm out there free and just willing to surrender to the music," reveals Jared Grimes. The performer is currently making a splash as Eddie Ryan in the first-ever Broadway revival of "Funny G…
The Tony Awards announced Wednesday that Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose will host the 75th Annual Tony Awards. The event takes place from the legendary Radio City …
"I really like quirky little things that have never been done before," explains "Hangmen" star Tracie Bennett. The Tony-nominated actress has enjoyed a varied career on stage, which has seen…
"I'm bringing all of myself to this play," explains Enrico Colantoni of the new Broadway show "Birthday Candles." A veteran of TV series like "Just Shoot Me" and "Veronica Mars," this moving…
Winners of the 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced in a ceremony on May 1, 2022, at NYU Skirball. New musicals "Kimberly Akimbo" and "Oratorio …
"I love the darkness of it. I love the morbidness of it. But also, there's a warmth to it," says Alfie Allen as he describes the new play "Hangmen." The actor plays Mooney, a mysterious pres…
"She was such a trailblazer," says Carmen Cusack of Clare Booth Luce. The Tony-nominated actress ("Bright Star") played the multifaceted author and politician in the musical "Flying Over Sun…
Lend me your "sympathetic ears," because history could be made when Tony Award nominations are announced on May 9. The Pulitzer Prize-winning "A Strange Loop" is bound to have a strong showi…
"It was about choosing light and also about having faith and working through fear," says Ron Cephas Jones of his recent role in "Clyde's" on Broadway. The Lynn Nottage play cast the veteran …