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Steve Kazeeis this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role of a Musical for ONCE. In his emotional post-Tony interview, Kazee shares his reasons for almost passing on what has become the opportunity of a lifetime and why this recognition is truely icing on a very bittersweet cake.

ONCE was the big winner atlast night's Tony Awards ceremony and there was no happier place to be in the wee hours of the morning than at the show's celebratory after party. BroadwayWorld was on hand to congratulate Steve Kazee and the company and takes you inside the party below!

John Tiffany is this year's recipient of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for ONCE. Click below to catch John's first moments as a Tony winner, and take a first 'spin' with his award!

Natasha Katz is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for ONCE.

Bob Crowley is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for ONCE.

ONCE's Martin Lowe is this year's recipient for the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations. After receiving his big honor, Lowe visited BroadwayWorld in the winners room for a sit down to discuss the win!

Enda Walsh is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for ONCE. BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was there to chat with the Tony winner after the big announcement, and you can check out what he had to say below!

Clive Goodwin is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical for ONCE.

Enda Walsh is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for ONCE.

ONCE's Martin Lowe is this year's recipient for the Tony Award for Best Orchestration.

John Tiffany is this year's recipient of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for ONCE.

Steve Kazee is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role of a Musical for ONCE.

ONCE is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Musical. The show opened on March 18, 2012 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre and stars Steve Kazee as 'Guy' and Cristin Milioti as 'Girl.'

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The cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical, ONCE will perform live on WNYC's "Soundcheck" Friday, May 25. "Soundcheck" can be heard locally at 2PM and 10PM EST on 93.9FM. The production opened to raves on Sunday, March 18, 2012 and currently plays on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

The 57th Annual Obie Awards were given out at a ceremony last night at Webster Hall in Greenwich Village. The awards were presented by acclaimed stage actors Eric McCormack, Grace Gummer, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Justin Bartha, Leslie Odom Jr., Lily Rabe, Michael McKean, Tonya Pinkins, Topher Grace, and Tracee Chimo.

Tonight's 57th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards will be presented by Eric McCormack, Grace Gummer, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Juliet Rylance, Justin Bartha, Leslie Odom Jr., Lily Rabe, Michael McKean, Tonya Pinkins, Topher Grace, and Tracee Chimo. The event will feature live performances from David Patrick Kelly of ONCE, Joshua Henry and Sumayya Ali of PORGY & BESS, and Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra of NO PLACE TO GO.

Brian Parks, Obie Chairman and Village Voice arts and cultural editor, previously announced that two of this season's most critically acclaimed and popular shows would be part of the 57th Annual Obie Awards ceremony - ONCE and NO PLACE TO GO. The event takes place today, May 21, 2012, at Webster Hall in the East Village (125 East 11th Street).

The cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical, ONCE will perform on ABC's "The View" on Thursday, May 17. "The View" airs locally on WABC7, 11AM-12PM EST. ONCE currently plays on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). The production opened to raves on Sunday, March 18, 2012. A national tour will begin in the summer of 2013.

The 2012 Drama Critics Circle aAards were presented at a cocktail reception last night, May 14, at Angus McIndoe Restaurant. Sons of the Prophet, written by Stephen Karam, won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award (NYDCC) for Best Play of the 2011-2012 season. The award for Best Foreign Play went to Tribes, written by Nina Raine. Once received the award for Best Musical. BroadwayWorldd brings you photos from the ceremony below!