Photo Coverage: 2017 Tony Award Red Carpet Arrivals- Part 2by Walter McBride - June 11, 2017The stars are shining on tonight's red carpet, and BroadwayWorld's got a first look - check out the first batch of arrivals below, including Ben Platt, Stephanie J. Block, Andy Karl, Eva Noblezada, and more! From SWEENEY TODD to BANDSTAND to GREAT COMET, the Ins and Outs of Actor/Musiciansby Matt Tamanini - June 11, 2017Music has been a part of theatre since the dawn of the genre; from the origins of the Greek chorus to opera to Vaudeville to and to musical theatre. However, in recent years the line between the music and the theatre on Broadway has become more blurred as in unique and creative ways, we have seen performers serving as both actors and musicians. Lucky Number Seven: Celebrating the Many Tony Recognized Turns of Patti LuPoneby A.A. Cristi - June 8, 2017Sassy, brassy, bawdy, and bold-- these are just a few adjectives used to describe the monstrous talent and intrepid persona of the one and only Patti LuPone. Throughout her career, these attributes have taken Patti to the absolute heights of stardom and this year has been no different as the star enjoys her seventh Tony nomination for her role playing opposite Christine Ebersole in the hit musical, War Paint, Breaking: Who Will Perform at the 2017 Tony Awards? List Announced!by BWW News Desk - June 8, 2017The Tony Awards have announced an incredible line up of performances for the 71stAnnual Tony Awards, which will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on CBS, Sunday, June 11th, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay). The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. BWW Exclusive: The Scarce History of Tony-Nominated Female Writers by the Numbersby Daniella Parcell - June 10, 2017This year's Tony Award nominations feature a rarity: a Best Play category comprised of as many women as men. Surrounding Paul Vogel's INDECENT and Lynn Nottage's SWEAT, however, is a profusion of male-written work; of the Best Musical nominees, only one so much as includes a woman on its writing team (Irene Sankoff, COME FROM AWAY). The 2017 Tony Awards - He/She Said What?! Relive the Acceptance Speeches!by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2017As part of BroadwayWorld's expansive coverage of the 71st Annual Tony Awards, we are providing the full text of all of the 2017 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. BWW Tonys Special: Ultimate Guide to This Season's Cast Recordingsby David Clarke - June 10, 2017Happy Tonys season BroadwayWorld! Is your CD collection and iPod Tonys ready? The big show-the 71th annual Tony Awards-is just over 24 hours away! Naturally, New York City and theatre fans across the world are excitedly buzzing about this year's ceremonies, which will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 8/7c on CBS. As always, this Broadway season has some exciting contenders in the musical categories, and to get you ready for the big night, I'm recapping the albums you should be listening to (or at least pre-ordering). Songs of the Season- Belt Your Face Off to Our 2017 Tonys Playlist!by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2017Need the ultimate Broadway playlist for your Tonys party? We've got you covered.
Celebrate the songs of the season, whether they be advice from Dolly, letters from Evan, or laments from Pierre. From Whizzer to Wonka, Islanders to Dreamers, Vietnam to Punxsutawney, and everything in between... Your Broadway belt-session awaits!
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