The Tony Awards, which date to 1947, salute Broadway. Conversely, the Drama Desk kudos were begun in 1955 to honor the rest of the New York theater world. When the latter moved away from tha…
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 …
The Tony Awards administration committee issued its final ruling of the season on Friday about category placements. The Tonys usually decide who goes where on the ballot by billing — o…
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…
Nominations for the 62nd annual Drama Desk Awards were announced on April 27. Nominees will be feted at a May 10 reception at the Marriott Marquis while winners will be revealed on June 4 du…
The smash hit revival of “Hello, Dolly!” leads with 10 nominations for the Drama Desk Awards, including a bid by Tony Awards frontrunner Bette Midler. Right behind with nine nomi…
This year, John Lithgow has a shot at not one, but two Emmy nominations for his new TV series: Netflix's drama "The Crown" and NBC's comedy "Trial & Error." Today, we'll be talking ab…
“Saturday Night Live” just tweeted an announcement of the musical guests who will round out the show’s current 42nd season (check out the tweet at the bottom of this post).…
Tony-winner John Guare's ("Two Gentleman of Verona") acclaimed play "Six Degrees of Separation," a finalist for the 1991 Pulitzer Prize, has returned to Broadway, opening at the Ethel Barrym…
“When we pitched the show, we pitched it in four sections,” reveals Rachel Bloom as we chat via webcam (watch the exclusive video above) about the second season of her show &#…
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…
Four years after dropping the two sound design categories, the Tony Awards will once again be honoring these creative folk starting next year. These top theater honors introduced these tw…
While the Outer Critics Circle can be a precursor for the upcoming Tonys, this year there are significant differences between the two awards. Two of the Tony frontrunners for Best Musi…
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles hasn’t had the high score on “Dancing with the Stars” since the very first week of the competition, but she still hasn’t let go of the to…
Monday night on “Dancing with the Stars” was “Disney Night,” a whimsical celebration of corporate synergy in which the contestants performed routines inspired by the …
“For me it’s not a feminist story, it’s a human story because women’s rights are human rights,” said Elisabeth Moss at the world premiere of her Hulu series …
In the race for the Mirror Ball Trophy on “Dancing with the Stars,” talent matters, but so does popularity. That’s because half of the results are determined by judges̵…
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…
Seldom does a pairing of actress and role feel so intrinsically perfect as Bette Midler and Dolly Gallagher Levi, the titular character in Jerry Herman's classic musical comedy "Hello, Dolly…
The Grammys love their high-profile “moments,” but often some of the most interesting moments take place before the telecast. The upcoming 2018 Grammys may have one such fascinat…
Chris Evans became an international star thanks to his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, but now he’s planning to become a hero on the Great White Way. He…
“Groundhog Day” leading man Andy Karl is the talk of Broadway as the living proof of that old showbiz adage that the show must go on. On Good Friday (April 14), he twisted his kn…
Just hours after being announced as the host of the upcoming Tony Awards, Kevin Spacey dropped by the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” to chat about gig (watch above). He read…