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Producer and director of television and live events, Weiss has won 14 Emmy Awards and six Directors Guild of America awards as a director and producer for various awards shows and reality shows including the Tony Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, and Academy Awards.



Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment have acted as executive producers of the Tony Awards telecast since 2004. During White Cherry’s tenure, the Tony Awards have been recognized with an unprecedented 52 Emmy nominations and 19 Emmy wins, including the best show in its class 9 times. That recognition is far more than any time in Tony Awards history and is unparalleled by any other awards show today.

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Tickets Now on Sale for the 78th Annual Tony Awards Hosted by Cynthia Erivo Photo
Tickets Now on Sale for the 78th Annual Tony Awards Hosted by Cynthia Erivo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

A limited number of tickets for The 78th Annual Tony Awards are now on sale to the general public. Learn more about the awards ceremony and see how to purchase tickets here.
Ariana DeBose, Colman Domingo, & More to Present at 82nd Annual Golden Globes Photo
Ariana DeBose, Colman Domingo, & More to Present at 82nd Annual Golden Globes
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2025

The Golden Globes has announced that Andrew Garfield, Anthony Ramos, Ariana DeBose, Aubrey Plaza, Auliʻi Cravalho, Colman Domingo, Elton John, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Sarah Paulson, and more will present at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut to Present Nominees for 82nd Golden Globes Photo
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut to Present Nominees for 82nd Golden Globes
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2024

Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut will present the nominees for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes® on Monday, December 9, 2024, with all categories announced at 8:15 a.m. ET/5:15 a.m. PT.
Jan Svendsen Weiss Launches ACTivate4Good Social Impact and Philanthropy Consulting A Photo
Jan Svendsen Weiss Launches ACTivate4Good Social Impact and Philanthropy Consulting Agency
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2024

Jan Svendsen Weiss has announced new social impact and philanthropy consulting agency - ACTivate4Good - on Giving Tuesday. ACTivate4Good supports brands on their social impact, philanthropy and activism.
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amber Gray, & More Attend WARRIORS Album Launch Party Photo
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amber Gray, & More Attend WARRIORS Album Launch Party
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

WARRIORS,  the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, is available everywhere now. Miranda and Davis celebrated the album launch and Time Out New York cover at an exclusive release party. Take a look at the photos now!
Date Announced for 2025 Tony Awards Nominations Photo
Date Announced for 2025 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024

Start spreading the news! The 78th Annual Tony Awards Nominations will be announced live on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
The 2025 Tony Awards Find Date and Venue Photo
The 2025 Tony Awards Find Date and Venue
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 23, 2024

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, broadcasting live to both coasts, Sunday, June 8, 2025. We have all of the details on the next Tonys ceremony!
Alliance Theatre Board Elects New Leadership Photo
Alliance Theatre Board Elects New Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

The Alliance Theatre has announced that Kendrick Smith has been chosen as the new Chair of its Board of Directors for a term of two years. 
Nikki Glaser to Host the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards Photo
Nikki Glaser to Host the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 28, 2024

CBS and the Golden Globes® has announced that acclaimed Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser is set to host the 82ND ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®, the first major award show of the season, airing Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Tony Awards After Party Photo
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Tony Awards After Party
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2024

See photos from the Tony Awards after-party at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, featuring winners such as Jeremy Strong, Justin Peck, Jonathan Groff, Will Brill, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 13, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 13, 2024
by - Jun 13, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Download Printable Ballot for the 2024 Tony Awards Photo
Download Printable Ballot for the 2024 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2024

If you're having a Tonys party (or just celebrating by yourself) you'll need a Tony Awards ballot to fill out and challenge your friends. BroadwayWorld has got you covered. Make your predictions and cast your ballot!
Exclusive: What's New for the 2024 Tony Awards? Director Glenn Weiss Explains Photo
Exclusive: What's New for the 2024 Tony Awards? Director Glenn Weiss Explains
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld interview with Glenn Weiss, director and executive producer of the Tony Awards. Learn more about what to expect from this year's Awards ceremony!
Find Out Who Will Present at the 2024 Tony Awards Photo
Find Out Who Will Present at the 2024 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2024

Some of the biggest stars from stage, screen and sports are set to present at THE 77TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, Check out the full list here!
Skylar Astin to Host American Express Tony Awards Simulcast Photo
Skylar Astin to Host American Express Tony Awards Simulcast
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

The Tony Awards has announced that actor and singer Skylar Astin will host the American Express “Broadway Fanfare” simulcast event on Sunday, June 16, in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The event will kick off at 6:30pm EST with a pre-show set beginning at 7:30pm; the simulcast will begin at 8pm.
Jack O'Brien & George C. Wolfe Will Each Receive the 2024 Special Tony Award Photo
Jack O'Brien & George C. Wolfe Will Each Receive the 2024 Special Tony Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe will each receive the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Ariana DeBose Will Return to Host the 77th Annual Tony Awards Photo
Ariana DeBose Will Return to Host the 77th Annual Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose returns to host THE 77TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS for the third time. We have all of the details here!
Jonathan Bailey, Jon Batiste & More to Present at Golden Globes Photo
Jonathan Bailey, Jon Batiste & More to Present at Golden Globes
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2024

Presenters for the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards include: Amanda Seyfried, America Ferrera, Andra Day, Angela Bassett, Annette Bening, Ben Affleck, Daniel Kaluuya, Don Cheadle, Dua Lipa, Elizabeth Banks, Florence Pugh, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, Gabriel Macht, George Lopez, Hailee Steinfeld, Hunter Schafer, Issa Rae, and more.
Jo Koy to Host the Golden Globe Awards Photo
Jo Koy to Host the Golden Globe Awards
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023

The Golden Globes announced that premier stand-up comedian and actor Jo Koy will kick off award season as host of the highly-anticipated 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards. Koy will host the show for the first time, bringing his unique charm, energy, and unpredictable humor to the three-hour broadcast.
ALADDIN, CHICAGO, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE To Appear On CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade Coverage Photo
ALADDIN, CHICAGO, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE To Appear On CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade Coverage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023

CBS has announced Broadway performances for its upcoming broadcast of the 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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