ICWP's 50/50 Applause Awards Seek Nominations for Gender Parity in Theatreby BWW News Desk - June 5, 2017Theatre industry, media and academic research in the last decade have uncovered and reported on the sometimes shocking levels of bias against female playwrights. Many professional theatres have committed to take action and demonstrate gender equity in their programming. Photo Coverage: Meet the 2017 Tony Nominees - GROUNDHOG DAY's Andy Karlby Walter McBride - June 5, 2017On May 3, the 2017 Tony nominees flocked to the Sofitel New York, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by and Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical nominee for Groundhog Day- Andy Karl, as captured by Walter McBride! This Week's THEATER TALK to Tackle 2017 Tony Predicitionsby BWW News Desk - June 5, 2017In celebration of TONY AWARDS weekend, journalists Jesse Green (The New York Times), Michael Musto (Out, The Advocate, Paper & LogoTV), Patrick Pacheco (ArtInfo.com and the Los Angeles Times) and Elisabeth Vincentelli (The New York Times and The New Yorker) gather once again with THEATER TALK co-hosts producer Susan Haskins and Michael Riedel of the New York Post for their 2017 Tony Predictions. New York Cake Show to Pay Homage to The Tony Awards This Weekendby BWW News Desk - June 5, 2017New York Cake Show founder Lisa Mansour will host the 5th Annual NY Cake Show June 10th-11th at Pier 36. This year's NY Cake Show will pay homage to The Tony Awards and feature a Broadway-themed Cake Decorating Competition with participants from around the tri-state area. Retransmisión en directo de los PREMIOS TEATRO MUSICALby José Germán Martínez Paneque - June 5, 2017sta noche a partir de las 20.00 se retransmitira en directo a traves de este enlace el photocall y la alfombra roja de la 10ª edicion de los PREMIOS TEATRO MUSICAL y, a partir de las 21.00, la gala al completo. Tony Awards Close-Up: Costume Designer David Zinn Talks A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2by Marissa Sblendorio - June 8, 2017Diving 'into the 19th century part' of A Doll's House, Part 2, costume designer David Zinn got to design the beautiful period pieces that don the 'four of the most amazing actors' on Broadway. Earning a Tony nomination for Best Costume Design of a Play, watch below as David explains what it's like to live in the world of A DOLL'S HOUSE and why he never thought he'd do anything other than designing costumes and sets! Tony Awards Close-Up: Which Movie Musicals Influenced HOLIDAY INN Choreographer Denis Jones? Find Out!by Marissa Sblendorio - June 9, 2017While only on Broadway for a limited run, HOLIDAY INN swept audiences off their feet with its dazzling choreography and delightful musical numbers. The man behind magic is Denis Jones, who earned himself a Tony Nomination for Best Choreography for creating spectacular dance numbers set to the music of the legendary Irving Berlin. Below, watch as he delightfully confesses how he 'literally danced down the street' after learning he was nominated and what movie musicals influenced his work! Who Will Win at the 2017 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!by BWW Special Coverage - June 8, 2017The 71st Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 11th at 8/9c hosted by Kevin Spacey. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...
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