STAGE TUBE: Neil Patrick Harris, Anna Kendrick Open Oscars with 'Moving Pictures'by Matt Tamanini - February 22, 2015In true Neil Patrick Harris form, the Oscars' host opened the 87th Annual Academy Awards with an original number from FROZEN songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. With the help of Tony-nominee Anna Kendrick and Jack Black, in 'Moving Pictures' NPH paid tribute to the wonder that Hollywood brings. Photo Flash: Academy Award Nominee Common Hosts Pre-OSCARS Party for SELMA Teamby Movies News Desk - February 22, 2015Common and his friends such as Oprah, Kelly Rowland, director Ava DuVernay, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Shonda Rhimes, Carmen Ejogo and Andre Holland toasted with CÎROC to their Best Picture nomination for SELMA at Ysabel in West Hollywood on Friday, February 20th. Scroll down for photos! BroadwayWorld's Complete Oscar Night Coverageby BWW Special Coverage - February 22, 2015Hollywood takes center stage this weekend with the 87th annual Academy Awards, but this year's Oscars have a decidedly Broadway vibe to them. Not only will the star-studded event be hosted by Tony and Emmy-winner Neil Patrick Harris, but theatre and movie-musical producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan are back at the helm for the third straight year. BWW Live Recap: Theatre Stars Front and Center at 87th Academy Awardsby Matt Smith - February 22, 2015It's that time of year again! Hollywood heavyweights are flocking to the Dolby Theatre this afternoon to attend the 87th Annual Academy Awards. Like the Golden Globes, presented earlier this year, the roster of nominees are primarily made up of film stars (well, duh!) more so than stage actors, but no fear - there are a considerable amount of this year's candidates with strong theatrical credits. BIRDMAN, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, and More Lead the 87th Annual Academy Awards- UPDATING LIVE!by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2015The 87th Oscars will be held TONIGHT, Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m., ET/4 p.m., PT. The Oscars, produced by Zadan and Meron, also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you ALL the nominees and winners. Oscars Flashback: A Look Back at the Nine Actors Who Have Won an Oscar and Tony for the Same Roleby Sally Henry - February 20, 2015With the 87th annual Academy Awards just two days away, Hollywood stars seem to be on everyone's mind. Who will win? Who will beat Meryl Streep? Will host Neil Patrick Harris take a star-studded selfie? And most importantly, which Broadway stars will take home a statue? Many stars through the years have earned both a Tony and an Oscar, and as we know from Robert Lopez's win last year, there are some industry professionals with the coveted EGOT- Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony. But did you know nine stars in history have won two awards for the same role? That is, they won a Tony for their Broadway portrayal and an Oscar for the film version. Below, take a look back at the actors who have earned this rare honor! Watch: BEST PICTURE: THE MUSICAL Parodies 2015 Oscar Nominees!by Movies News Desk - February 17, 2015Check out a comedic twist on the 2015 Oscar season, and just in time for the Academy Awards this Sunday! Scroll down for a new musical parody of this year's Best Picture nominees from Jay Flats, Michael Grebe, Dan Martinez and Kevin Brooks. BroadwayWorld's Guide to the 2015 Oscarsby BWW Special Coverage - February 17, 2015Hollywood takes center stage this weekend with the 87th annual Academy Awards, but this year's Oscars have a decidedly Broadway vibe to them. Not only will the star-studded event be hosted by Tony and Emmy-winner Neil Patrick Harris, but theatre and movie-musical producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan are back at the helm for the third straight year. VIDEO: Behind the Scenes - Neil Patrick Harris Shares His OSCARS Creative Process!by Movies News Desk - February 16, 2015Award-winning star of stage and screen Neil Patrick Harris will host the 87th Annual Academy Awards in less than a week, and we can't wait to see what he has in store! This will be Harris's first time hosting the ceremony, airing live on ABC on Oscar Sunday, February 22, 2015. Click below to watch a brand-new, behind-the-scenes video of Harris as he describes his creative process while preparing for the ceremony! Prepare for the Oscars- NPH Style! Watch the Top 5 Neil Patrick Harris Tony Host Performances!by Sally Henry - February 16, 2015The 87th Annual Academy Awards are now in less than a week, and we can't wait to see what host Neil Patrick Harris has in store! Of course, Broadway fans are well-acquainted with the Tony Award-winner's hosting abilities, having seen him host the Tonys four times already. If audiences are expecting anything from him on Sunday at the Oscars, it is a big musical number... Or two. So as you prepare for the film industry's biggest night, take a look back at our favorite performances by NPH as a Tony host! BWW Oscar Profile: Academy Award Nominated J.K. Simmonsby Jennifer McHugh - February 16, 2015In anticipation of the live 87th Annual Academy Award broadcast on ABC on Sunday, February 22nd, BWW is spotlighting some of the nominees. Let's take a look at the work of Best Supporting Actor nominee, J.K. Simmons. BWW Profile: Oscar-Nominated Emma Stone of Stage and Screenby Jeffrey Walker - February 19, 2015Emma Stone's star is on the rise. The 27-year old actress has been a sought after leading lady for several years. Her Oscar nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for the film BIRDMAN is only solidifying her reputation as one of Hollywood's most exciting young actresses of today. She recently ended her run on Broadway as the iconic Sally Bowles in the revival of CABARET, fulfilling a childhood dream.
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