FEATURED ARTICLES ABOUT 2012 AWARDS SEASON

BWW TV: Tony Scenic Design Winner Donyale Werle - PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is 'About Imagination'

Donyale Werle is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Click below to hear from Werle about designing for a show 'about imagination.' (more...)

Photo Coverage: 2012 Tonys - What the Stars Wore; Fashion Hits & Misses!

Feathers, glitter, and lace are the norm for Broadway talent, but at the 2012 Tony Awards on Sunday, the stars transformed from showgirl to sophisticated on the red carpet. BroadwayWorld was there to capture each and every one in their evening finest and brings you the best of the best - and quesitonable of the questionable - below! (more...)

BWW TV: Alan Menken on His Tony Win - 'All the Oscars are Going to Move to the Side to Make Room For This!'

Alan Menken and Jack Feldman are this year's recipients of the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) Written for Theatre for NEWSIES. An eight-time Oscar winner, this is Menken's first Tony Award. Click below to hear from the maestro and partner Jack Feldman on his newest achievement. (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 13th, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Our Tony Award wrap-up, all that 'Rock Of Ages,' three musical tribute shows, two operettas, a stellar TYA 'Beauty' and Kristin Chenoweth, plus more! (more...)

BWW TV: Michael McGrath - My Tony is Heavy and Solid and Real...And It's Mine!

Michael McGrath is the recipient of this year's Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT. Immediately following his big win, McGrath visited BroadwayWorld to talk about just how much a win like this means to him. Check it out below! (more...)

BWW TV: Judy Kaye Talks Returning to Broadway and Being 'Blindsided' By Her Tony Win

Judy Kaye is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT. Hear what she had to say on winning her second Tony, touring and more! (more...)

BWW TV: Tony Winner Steve Kazee on How He Almost Passed on ONCE

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. (more...)

BWW TV: Inside the 2012 Theatre World Awards - Jeremy Jordan, Josh Young & More!

Last week, the 68th annual Theatre World Awards were held on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 at an invitation-only ceremony celebrating the 2012 Theatre World Award winners for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performances during the 2011-2012 theatrical season. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you inside the ceremony and brings you presentation and performance highlights! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Miss the 2012 Tonys Ceremony? Watch it Here!

The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, was broadcast on CBS last night, June 10, and BroadwayWorld was on hand throughout the celebratory night to bring you the best and most comprehensive coverage on the net! CLICK HERE for the full list of winners for the 2012 Tonys Awards! Miss the festivites altogether? CLICK HERE to watch the full ceremony! (more...)

BWW TV: James Corden - 'Winning a Tony is a Lovely Thing'

James Corden is this year's recipient of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS. The funny-man got serious with BroadwayWorld in the Tony press room following his win, showing us just how genuinely humbled he is by the honor. (more...)

BWW TV: Best Featured Actor Tony Winner Christian Borle- 'I Just Can't Believe They Called My Name'

Christian Borle is the recipient of this year's Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Despite his elite status as a Broadway vet, he was still shocked to hear his name called and hasn't hit the ground yet. Click below to hear from Borle just moments after his big win! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Neil Patrick Harris's Tony Awards Recap Song- Lyrics, Credits & More!

Neil Patrick Harris. Singing. Tony Awards recap. Need we say anything more? Check out the video below. (more...)

BWW TV: Audra McDonald on How She Owes Her Tony Win to the Generation of Greats Before Her

Last night, June 10, Audra McDonald took home her 5th Tony Award for for Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her role of 'Bess' in THE GERSWIN's PORGY AND BESS. Though we'd think she'd be used to the feeling of winning by now, McDonald spoke with BroadwayWorld just moments after her win only to reveal how it still feels 'out of body'. Click below to hear from the Broadway darling herself! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Tony Awards Opening Number- Lyrics, Credits & More!

The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are through! The ceremony was broadcast last night, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network. Below check out this year's hilarious opening number (with all the lyrics), which featured host Neil Patrick Harris and appearances by Amanda Seyfried, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patti LuPone, and more! The song was written by CRY BABY writers and Tony nominees David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger. (more...)

Photo Flash: Backstage at the Tony Awards 'Celebrity Retreat' With Patti LuPone, Amanda Seyfried and More!

Backstage Creations, specialists in award show gifts and custom backstage Celebrity Retreats™, produced the gift suite at the 2012 Tony Awards® at the Beacon Theater, in New York City. The 66th Annual Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, were televised live on Sunday, June 10th 8/7c on CBS. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: All the Performances from the 2012 Tonys!

The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network. BroadwayWorld brings you all the performances from the nominated shows for Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical! (more...)

2012 Tony Awards - All the Winners - ONCE, PORGY & BESS, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, CLYBOURNE PARK & More

Tony night was one for the record books and BroadwayWorld.com brought you live updates all night, with LOTS more to come... (more...)

Photo Coverage: ONCE Celebrates its Winning Night - Inside the Show's After Party!

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! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Inside the Tony Ball at the Plaza Hotel - Audra McDonald, Will Swenson, Neil Patrick Harris & More!

The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, was broadcast last night in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network. Here we take you inside the post-Tony Ball! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Neil Patrick Harris's Tony Awards Recap Song 'There's No Time'

Neil Patrick Harris. Singing. Tony Awards recap. Need we say anything more? Check out the video below. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Inside the Tonys Winners Room!

The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network. BroadwayWorld was, of course, at the Beacon Theatre bringing you full coverage all night! Check out photos from inside the winners room below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: 2012 Tonys Acceptance Speeches- Part 2!

The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network. BroadwayWorld brings you the acceptance speeches from tonight's winners below- Part 2! (more...)

ONCE Wins Tony Award for Best Musical!

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.' (more...)

Audra McDonald Wins Best Lead Actress in a Musical for PORGY & BESS

Audra McDonald is the recipient of this year's Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her role of 'Bess' in THE GERSWIN's PORGY AND BESS. The award marks McDonald's fifth Tony award win. (more...)

Nina Arianda Wins Best Lead Actress in a Play for VENUS IN FUR

Nina Arianda is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for VENUS IN FUR. (more...)