Brief 5/29: Megan Hilty and Cynthia Erivo Perform at the Memorial Day Concert, Go Inside the Obie Awards, and More!
By: Stephi Wild May. 29, 2018
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VIDEO: Watch Megan Hilty and Cynthia Erivo Perform at the 2018 National Memorial Day Concert!by Stage Tube - May 28, 2018
Today, on the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS' multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returned live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. Broadway leading ladies Megan Hilty and Cynthia Erivo were among the all-star line-up. Watch them perform in the video!. (more...)
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A Very Musical Memorial Day - Broadway Tributes the Troops!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2018
Once a year, Americans remember the lives lost in service to our great country. Stories of past wars, undying patriotism and true courage have been the topics of countless films, television series, and of course, stage productions. Today, we celebrate our armed forces with just a few musical numbers from shows that tribute their sacrifice.. (more...)
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VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 17: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Tonys
by Stage Tube - May 28, 2018
On Day 17 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate a Tony-winning veteran of stage and screen who is nominated once again this year for his portrayal of Roy Cohn in the Broadway revival of Angels In America, Nathan Lane. . (more...)
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BWW TV: Celebrate the Best of Off-Broadway Backstage at the Obie Awards!
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 28, 2018
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President and CEO) and The Village Voice (Peter Barbey, President and CEO) announced the winners of the 63rd Annual Obie Awards® just last week at Terminal 5.. (more...)
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WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Ayad Akhtar
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 28, 2018
watch as Ayad tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!. (more...)
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BWW Exclusive: Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Anthony Boyle
What we're geeking out over: FROZEN's Movie Hans Santino Fontana Snaps Pictures With Stage Hans John Riddle
What we're watching: Diane Paulus Remembers HAIR on CBS Sunday Morning
Social Butterfly: Watch Joshua Henry's #BigelowFlows, Memorial Day edition!
#BigelowFlows ??#MemorialDay Edition ???? Respect & honor to those sacrificed while serving our country's armed forces ???? #soloflow of Carousel's most beautiful love song, dedicated to anyone who has found hope in Carousel's lessons. @carouselbway pic.twitter.com/ocLDb8R7U2
- Joshua Henry (@joshuahenry20) May 28, 2018
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