Jimmy Kimmel will return to host this year's star-studded EMMY AWARDS, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles airing on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (7:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/4:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on the ABC Television Network.
Be sure to tune in to BroadwayWorld beginning 8pmET on Sunday, September 18th for live coverage of the 68th Annual EMMY AWARDS, including:
- Winner's story - updating live
- Special features on Broadway-related wins
- Video clips and photos from the starry night
And on Monday morning, check back for pics, clips, acceptance speeches & more!
All week long, BWW has been bringing you Emmy coverage leading up to the big event. Check out our feature stories below:
Patti Murin, 'Some Like It Pop' Hosts, BWW TV Staff Pick 2016 Emmy Winners
2016 Creative Arts Emmy Winners - Part I
2016 Creative Arts Emmy Winners - Part II
GREASE LIVE Wins 4 Creative Emmy Awards
THE WIZ LIVE's Paul Tazewell Wins Emmy Award for Best Costumes
BWW Exclusive: GREASE LIVE Producer Marc Platt Accept His Emmy Award
Review Recap: GREASE LIVE, THE WIZ, LADY DAY
Emmy nominee Judith Light Steals the Show on Amazon's TRANSPARENT
Peeno Noir - He's a Star: BWW profiles Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess
BWW profiles Emmy nominee Christine Baranski
BWW profiles star of stage and screen Benedict Cumberbatch
BWW profiles DOWNTON ABBEY fan fave Dame Maggie Smith
Audra McDonald and Bryan Cranston reprise their Tony-winning roles for HBO
This year's nominees include a host of Broadway stars and theater-related shows, many of whom have already racked up trophies at the Creative Emmy Award ceremony. Last weekend, it was announced that Broadway vet Peter Scolari received an award in the category of Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Lena Dunham's dad on HBO's GIRLS. A Creative Emmy went to THE WIZ LIVE's costume designer and Tony Award winner Paul Tazewell (HAMILTON), while GREASE LIVE garnered an impressive 4 Emmy Awards, including a nod for Special Class Program.
This Sunday night's live broadcast will also feature a plethora of theater folks up for Emmy wins, including 6-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, who reprised her award-winning performance as Billy Holiday in HBO's LADY DAY, Bryan Cranston, who also replicated his outstanding Tony winning performance in HBO's ALL THE WAY, fan fave Tituss Burgess, who once again received a nom for his hilarious role on Netflix UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, and 2-time Tony Award winner Judith Light, for her moving performance on Amazon's TRANSPARENT.
Join us on Sunday night to find out who takes home the trophy!
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