Broadway fans bemoaned the lack of leading men in musicals this year with only five eligible for consideration at the Tony Awards. While Paul Alexander Nolan (“Escape to Margaritaville…
"It becomes a very personal experience to each audience member," reveals Katrina Lenk of her Broadway musical "The Band's Visit." Lenk portrays Dina, an Israeli woman who befriends a troupe …
There was plenty to cheer about when the 2018 Tony Awards nominations were announced on May 1. Deserving performers like Michael Cera (“Lobby Hero”), Deborah Findlay (“The …
"With 11 nominations it's the most nominated play in Tony history." I expected to be referencing the Broadway juggernaut "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" when making such a statement, but…
According to our official Tony Awards odds, three of the four lead acting races at the 2018 Tony Awards are among the most competitive in recent memory. Only Lead Actress in a Play looks lik…
Nominations for the 2018 Tony Awards will be announced at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 1. After a slew of last-minute eligibility decisions from the administration committee that oversees th…
Apocalyptic wastelands aren't often presented on Broadway stages, but Lucky Kirkwood's "The Children" presents audiences with life in the countryside after a nuclear fallout. Unlike most end…
Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady" is a dream role for any soprano. The part allows the actress to showcase broad comedy, don lavish gowns, and croon Lerner and Loewe classics like "I Could H…
Donna Summer was the queen of the disco, remembered for her pulsating music and soaring voice. Broadway veteran LaChanze has stepped into the diva’s platform shoes in "Summer: The Donn…
Most actors have to wait and "pay their dues" before contending at the Tony Awards, but Hailey Kilgore could buck that old industry adage and reap a bid for her Broadway debut in “…
With a cast of 23, Ayad Akhtar's play "Junk" features his largest ensemble to date. However, the sheer number of characters swirling around the stage at Lincoln Center doesn't stop Steven Pa…
As Tony Awards voters love to recognize transformative performances, Jin Ha of “M. Butterfly” is a strong contender for Best Featured Actor in a Play. In Julie Taymor's revival o…
The Gold Derby predictions center for the 2018 Tony Awards nominations launches today with 17 categories! Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, May 1, ahead of a June 10 ceremony on CBS.…
If you want to do well in our prediction contest, you will have to make smart choices in the design categories. With a jam packed season of beautiful looking musicals, a mistake in any one o…
Plenty of attention is paid to the top races and acting categories at the Tony Awards. But if you are looking to do well in our prediction contest, you will also have to make smart choices i…
Manhattan Theatre Club had a stellar season on Broadway with revivals of August Wilson's "Jitney" and Lillian Hellman's "The Little Foxes” each reaping six nominations, including rival…
The 2016-2017 Broadway season has been an unusually strong one for straight plays. So it is only fitting that the race for Best Play remains in flux just hours before ballots are due on Frid…
The Tony Awards nominating committee has a difficult job every year, and shows that have already closed are always in danger of being forgotten. So it’s important to highlight some ast…
Just hours before Tony Awards nomination are announced on May 2, Gold Derby's in-house trio of theater pundits —Â David Buchanan, Paul Sheehan and myself – got together online …
Laurie Metcalf has won three Emmys for her role on "Roseanne," but a Tony win still eludes her despite three previous nominations. That could change this June thanks to a heavy hitting role …
Lynn Nottage's new play "Sweat" doesn't possess any "star names" above the title, but its stellar ensemble cast is sure giving some star-worthy performances. One standout is Michelle Wilson,…
Lindsay Mendez has been on Broadway before, singing opposite Sherie Renee Scott in "Everyday Rapture," and belting out 'Defying Gravity' during a stint in "Wicked," but has yet to find that …
It was recently announced that the Tony Awards would reinstate the previously nixed Best Sound Design categories. The two awards, handed out to a play and musical, were eliminated in 2014. B…
If you've been having difficulty making your Tony Awards predictions for Featured Actor and Actress in a Play this year, you are not alone. The current Broadway season could easily be summed…
If you're even remotely aware of Broadway, you probably know that celebrated diva Bette Midler is starring in a lush revival of "Hello, Dolly!" at the Shubert Theatre. The show has been brea…