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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 6/11-6/12/2016

Jun. 12, 2016
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Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, June 12, 2016 - Sunday, June 12, 2016. Catch up below!

1) HAMILTON to Drop Use of Muskets from Tonys Performance in Light of Orlando Shooting
by Alan Henry - June 12, 2016

In light of the recent tragedy at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, the cast of HAMILTON will no longer be using muskets in their Tony Awards performance this evening, according to New York Times theatre reporter Michael Paulson. (more...)


2) Tony Awards Dedicate Night to Orlando Victims
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2016

From Tony Awards Productions, 'Our hearts are heavy for the unimaginable tragedy that happened last night in Orlando.   Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected.   The Tony Awards dedicate tonight's ceremony to them. ' (more...)


3) Phillipa Soo Sets the Date for Her Final HAMILTON Performance
by Louisa Brady - June 12, 2016

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the recently Tony-nominated Phillipa Soo has set the date for her final HAMILTON performance. She will reportedly leave the show after July 9th, the day that many of the current company members' contracts expire. Earlier this month, THR also reported that Lin-Manuel Miranda will leave the show that day. (more...)


4) Broadway Stars Honor Orlando Shooting Victims Before Tonys Awards: Updating Live
by Matt Tamanini - June 12, 2016

In the wake of the horrific act of domestic terrorism in Orlando, Florida early on Sunday morning, the Broadway community has begun sending thoughts, prayers, and calls to action via social media. (more...)


5) VIDEO: James Corden Opens the 70th Annual TONY AWARDS with Epic Musical Performance
by TV News Desk - June 12, 2016

James Corden opened the 70th Annual Tony Awards with an epic montage of some of the most beloved shows in the American musical theater canon starring none other than James Corden. Watch the opening number below! (more...)


6) 2016 Tony Awards - From HAMILTON to THE HUMANS, All the Winners!
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2016

It's finally here! Follow along with BroadwayWorld.com ALL night, while you're glued to CBS for all things Tony Awards. We'll be bringing you updates from the red carpet, press room, and straight from the winners themselves.  Most importantly though, check you ballot with our live updates of the awards that TV viewers will miss during the commercial breaks. We've got it all right here! (more...)


7) 2016 Tony Awards - Editor-in-Chief Robert Diamond's Dress Rehearsal Live Blog- Warning: Contains Spoilers!
by Robert Diamond - June 12, 2016

It's Tony Sunday! The greatest day of the year has finally arrived. If you're like me (and if you're reading this, you are) - you're up early, and following BroadwayWorld.com for what's going to be a FULL day of fun, excitement and TONYS TONYS TONYS! Warning! SPOILERS follow below! Warning! (more...)


8) BWW LIVE BLOG: 2016 Tony Awards
by BWW Live Blog - June 12, 2016

Join BroadwayWorld's Editor's for our first-ever live blog, with Tony Awards behind-the-scenes coverage, gossip, scoops, chat & more! (more...)


9) 2016 Tony Awards - Watch Your Favorite Stars Strut the Red Carpet LIVE!
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2016

It's finally here! Follow along with BroadwayWorld.com ALL night, while you're glued to CBS on TV for all things Tony Awards.  (more...)


10) 2016 Tony Awards - He/She Said What?! Relive the Acceptance Speeches: Updating LIVE!
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2016

As part of BroadwayWorld's expansive coverage of the 70th Annual Tony Awards, we are providing the full text of all of the 2016 Tony Award acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the bizarre, and everything in between. Keep up with all of the winners' speeches on our continuously updated list below. (more...)


11) VIDEO: First Look & Listen for Disney's MOANA, ft. Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Movies News Desk - June 12, 2016

Below, check out the first official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Disney animated feature film MOANA. HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda provides the music anlong with Opetaia Foa'l and Mark Mancina. (more...)


12) VIDEO: HAMILTON Performs Medley of Songs on the TONY AWARDS
by TV News Desk - June 12, 2016

The cast of HAMILTON performed a medley of songs on the 70th Annual TONY AWARDS, including 'History Has Its Eyes on You' and 'Yorktown'. Watch video from the highly anticipated performance below! (more...)


13) HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry Wins 2016 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2016

Renee Elise Goldsberry has won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her role as Angelica Schuyler in HAMILTON. (more...)


14) Tonight's the Night! Complete Guide to Our Tonys Coverage - All You Need to Know; Nominees, Schedule & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - June 12, 2016

It's almost here! The 2016 Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight, June 12 at 8pm and as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tonys Day, Night and Beyond! (more...)


15) VIDEOS: Barbra Streisand's Broadway! Part Three: The 1980s
by Michael Dale - June 12, 2016

The third of a six-part, decade-by-decade video series sampling the legendary artist's performances of musical theatre classics. (more...)


16) VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo & Cast of THE COLOR PURPLE Perform on TONY AWARDS
by TV News Desk - June 12, 2016

Cynthia Erivo and the cast of THE COLOR PURPLE knocked it out of the park on the 70th Annual TONY AWARDS. Watch the performance below! (more...)


17) 2016 Tony Awards - Go Behind the Scenes with the Backstage Live Video Cam!
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2016

Follow along with BroadwayWorld.com ALL night, while you're glued to CBS on TV for all things Tony Awards. Below, join us for the Official Tony Awards Press Room Live Camera! As the winners come offstage with their awards, they get swept into the Tony press room to meet the media. We will have OUR full, and exclusive special interviews with Richard Ridge up later this evening, but to start - here's the live stream from backstage. (more...)


18) HAMILTON's Alex Lacamoire Wins 2016 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2016

Alex Lacamoire has won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for HAMILTON. Lacamoire is the Music Director, Orchestrator and Co-Arranger for HAMILTON. (more...)


19) HAMILTON's Thomas Kail Wins 2016 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2016

Thomas Kail has won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for HAMILTON.  (more...)


20) Tony-Winning Costume Designer William Ivey Long Designs Ribbon to Honor Orlando Victims at Tonight's Tony Awards
by Matt Tamanini - June 12, 2016

In light of the terrible mass shooting in Orlando this morning at an LGBTQ Night Club, Tony-winning Costume Designer William Ivey Long has designed a special ribbon for Tonys presenters, nominees, and guests to wear in order to show solidarity with victims. (more...)








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