Niles Crane, er, David Hyde Pierce is happy to explain why his beloved character won’t be showing up on the reboot of Frasier on Paramount+.
While promoting his appearance in “Here We Are,” the Stephen Sondheim/David Ives musical that’s being staged in Manhattan, Pierce revealed why he didn’t reprise the role that earned him four Emmys.
“I never really wanted to go back,” he told the Los Angeles Times. “It’s not like I said, ‘Oh, I don’t ever want to do that again.’ I loved every moment. It was that I wanted to do other things. And when we got into real talks about the reboot, I had just started on the ‘Julia’ TV show and was working on a musical and going to do another musical, not this one. And I just thought, ‘I don’t want to be committed to a show...
While promoting his appearance in “Here We Are,” the Stephen Sondheim/David Ives musical that’s being staged in Manhattan, Pierce revealed why he didn’t reprise the role that earned him four Emmys.
“I never really wanted to go back,” he told the Los Angeles Times. “It’s not like I said, ‘Oh, I don’t ever want to do that again.’ I loved every moment. It was that I wanted to do other things. And when we got into real talks about the reboot, I had just started on the ‘Julia’ TV show and was working on a musical and going to do another musical, not this one. And I just thought, ‘I don’t want to be committed to a show...
- 12/11/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
In the penultimate song in Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Sunday in the Park with George,” Dot implores the artist George to “give us more to see.” The late maestro has done so himself one last time with the world premiere of his final musical, “Here We Are,” which opened Off-Broadway at The Shed on Oct. 22. Written with dramatist David Ives, the musical takes inspiration from two Luis Buñuel films – “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” and “The Exterminating Angel” – that it marries with one set of characters.
Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello played an integral role in the show’s development and directs its first production. He has assembled an unrivaled ensemble to take on the roles of the unimaginably affluent characters who spend the first act trying to find a restaurant in which to have brunch, and who in the second act find themselves unable to leave after their meal.
Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello played an integral role in the show’s development and directs its first production. He has assembled an unrivaled ensemble to take on the roles of the unimaginably affluent characters who spend the first act trying to find a restaurant in which to have brunch, and who in the second act find themselves unable to leave after their meal.
- 10/23/2023
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
“Sometimes people leave you halfway through the wood,” Cinderella sings in “No One Is Alone,” Stephen Sondheim’s clear-eyed reassurance of support and survival at the end of Into the Woods. Sondheim himself, who passed away in November 2021, left artistic companions, including book writer David Ives and director Joe Mantello, halfway through a wood they were constructing together: the musical Here We Are, now playing off-Broadway at the Shed’s Griffin Theater. With his final offering, Sondheim sends one last jolt of structural inventiveness coursing through the veins of the musical theater form. Here We Are may not operate on the grand scale of Sweeney Todd or Into the Woods or Follies, but it is, to quote the composer-lyricist, small and funny and fine.
Here We Are adapts two films by Luis Buñuel. The first act riffs on 1972’s The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. Ives borrows the basic premise...
Here We Are adapts two films by Luis Buñuel. The first act riffs on 1972’s The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. Ives borrows the basic premise...
- 10/23/2023
- by Dan Rubins
- Slant Magazine
Updated, 11:20 Am: The producers of Here We Are have announced the cast for the first production of Stephen Sondheim’s final musical.
Francois Battiste, Tracie Bennett, Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Amber Gray, Jin Ha, Rachel Bay Jones, Denis O’Hare, Steven Pasquale, David Hyde Pierce, and Jeremy Shamos are set for the show, which opens September 28 for a limited Off Broadway engagement at The Shed.
Read details of the show below.
Previously, March 16: Stephen Sondheim’s final, long-awaited musical Here We Are will make its world premiere September 28 in a strictly limited Off Broadway engagement to be directed by two-time Tony winner Joe Mantello.
Formerly known as Square One, the final musical composed by Sondheim before his death in 2021 will be staged at The Shed, the Manhattan arts center that opened in 2019.
Additional information including specific production dates and casting will be announced soon. Producer Tom Kirdahy made the premiere announcement today.
Francois Battiste, Tracie Bennett, Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Amber Gray, Jin Ha, Rachel Bay Jones, Denis O’Hare, Steven Pasquale, David Hyde Pierce, and Jeremy Shamos are set for the show, which opens September 28 for a limited Off Broadway engagement at The Shed.
Read details of the show below.
Previously, March 16: Stephen Sondheim’s final, long-awaited musical Here We Are will make its world premiere September 28 in a strictly limited Off Broadway engagement to be directed by two-time Tony winner Joe Mantello.
Formerly known as Square One, the final musical composed by Sondheim before his death in 2021 will be staged at The Shed, the Manhattan arts center that opened in 2019.
Additional information including specific production dates and casting will be announced soon. Producer Tom Kirdahy made the premiere announcement today.
- 7/17/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
“I really like quirky little things that have never been done before,” explains “Hangmen” star Tracie Bennett. The Tony-nominated actress has enjoyed a varied career on stage, which has seen her oscillate between musicals and dramas, “swirling these little plates of variety,” as she puts it. She recently opened Martin McDonagh’s new dark comedy on Broadway, which puts all of her skills to use as the owner of a small town pub. The combination of the playwright’s dark humor with the technical requirements of the production, makes for a one-of-a-kind challenge for the actress. Watch the exclusive video interview above.
See Martin McDonagh interview: ‘Hangmen’ playwright
“I’ve never done anything more technical than this,” reveals Bennett. It’s quite the extraordinary claim for a performer who began her career as a stuntwoman. She may not be performing stunts in this play, but every bit of action is...
See Martin McDonagh interview: ‘Hangmen’ playwright
“I’ve never done anything more technical than this,” reveals Bennett. It’s quite the extraordinary claim for a performer who began her career as a stuntwoman. She may not be performing stunts in this play, but every bit of action is...
- 5/3/2022
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Two years after its premature pandemic closure, Martin McDonagh’s play “Hangmen” has slipped the proverbial noose and returned to Broadway in a plot twist you might think McDonagh wrote himself. The unexpected resurrection of this dark comedy about the cessation of the death penalty in England in 1965 stars a slightly different cast than it did back in March 2020: David Threlfall has stepped into the shoes of the hangman played by Mark Addy, while Alfie Allen takes over the menacing character Mooney that Dan Stevens once embodied.
These two characters come to loggerheads when they meet in the bar that Threlfall’s Harry runs in his early retirement, while a subsequent kidnapping plot propels both characters to make fateful decisions. Matthew Dunster directs the thriller, which also features original Broadway cast members Tracie Bennett, Gaby French, and many others. “Hangmen” opened at the Golden Theatre on April 21.
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These two characters come to loggerheads when they meet in the bar that Threlfall’s Harry runs in his early retirement, while a subsequent kidnapping plot propels both characters to make fateful decisions. Matthew Dunster directs the thriller, which also features original Broadway cast members Tracie Bennett, Gaby French, and many others. “Hangmen” opened at the Golden Theatre on April 21.
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- 4/27/2022
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Sneaky, menacing and funny are descriptions that come up more than once in Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen, but not one of the three words quite does justice to this irresistibly pitch-black comedy, opening tonight at the Golden Theatre on Broadway.
Then again, justice has very little to do with what goes on in this deliciously wicked tale of bloodstained propriety and revenge, state-sanctioned or otherwise. Set mostly in a Lancashire pub in the mid-1960s during the last days of England’s legal capital punishment, the Olivier Award-winning Hangmen resurrects not only an era of U.K. history but the playwright’s early fascination with very dark impulses.
And no one does dark impulses with as much comedic flare – yes, it’s sneaky, menacing and funny – as McDonagh at full tilt.
Directed with deadly assurance by Matthew Dunster,...
Then again, justice has very little to do with what goes on in this deliciously wicked tale of bloodstained propriety and revenge, state-sanctioned or otherwise. Set mostly in a Lancashire pub in the mid-1960s during the last days of England’s legal capital punishment, the Olivier Award-winning Hangmen resurrects not only an era of U.K. history but the playwright’s early fascination with very dark impulses.
And no one does dark impulses with as much comedic flare – yes, it’s sneaky, menacing and funny – as McDonagh at full tilt.
Directed with deadly assurance by Matthew Dunster,...
- 4/22/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
“It’s been a great season for Black playwrights,” Sam Eckmann says as he introduces Gold Derby’s first slugfest of the 2022 Tony Awards season. A whopping 20 new plays and play revivals are eligible this season, with many of those written by, directed by, and starring Black artists. Sam and I met six weeks ahead of the nominations – which will be announced on May 3 – to debate which productions, actors, and directors will make the shortlists. Watch the full video above.
From the jump, we tackle one of the biggest categories of the ceremony with Best Play but choose different frontrunners. While I have “The Lehman Trilogy” in first place for now since so many of the contenders have not yet even started previews, Sam warns, “You have to go back to 2007 with ‘Coast of Utopia’ to find a play that was closed by the time of the Tony ceremony that won.
From the jump, we tackle one of the biggest categories of the ceremony with Best Play but choose different frontrunners. While I have “The Lehman Trilogy” in first place for now since so many of the contenders have not yet even started previews, Sam warns, “You have to go back to 2007 with ‘Coast of Utopia’ to find a play that was closed by the time of the Tony ceremony that won.
- 4/2/2022
- by David Buchanan and Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Hangmen, Martin McDonagh’s Olivier Award-winning comedy that became (seemingly) an early casualty of Broadway’s 2020 Covid shutdown, has gotten a reprieve: The play will begin previews at Broadway’s Golden Theatre on Friday, April 8, with an opening night set for Thursday, April 21.
Co-starring in the limited 10-week engagement will be Alfie Allen, best known to American audiences for his indelible Game of Thrones portrayal of Theon “Reek” Greyjoy, and David Threlfall, returning to Broadway for the first time in 25 years.
The Royal Court Theatre/Atlantic Theater Company production of Hangmen will be directed by Matthew Dunster, who directed the pre-shutdown Broadway staging that co-starred Downton Abbey‘s Dan Stevens and Game of Thrones‘ Mark Addy as Harry (now to be played by Threlfall).
Prior to the shutdown, Hangmen began previews at the Golden on February 28, 2020, and was scheduled...
Co-starring in the limited 10-week engagement will be Alfie Allen, best known to American audiences for his indelible Game of Thrones portrayal of Theon “Reek” Greyjoy, and David Threlfall, returning to Broadway for the first time in 25 years.
The Royal Court Theatre/Atlantic Theater Company production of Hangmen will be directed by Matthew Dunster, who directed the pre-shutdown Broadway staging that co-starred Downton Abbey‘s Dan Stevens and Game of Thrones‘ Mark Addy as Harry (now to be played by Threlfall).
Prior to the shutdown, Hangmen began previews at the Golden on February 28, 2020, and was scheduled...
- 2/1/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Los Angeles, March 11: Broadway actress Tracie Bennett will soon be seen in the show Coronation Street. The actress will reprise the role of Sharon Gaskell after a span of 22 years.
"I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to the cobbles. It is a dream come true for me, I had such an amazing time there and I am looking forward to working with Barbara again and getting my teeth into the storylines they have planned for Sharon," said Bennett, according to a report in thesun.co.uk.
The actress says she was approached for the show a while back.
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"I was first approached about coming back about 18 months ago, I was keen and excited to see what was in store but my work schedule and then the pandemic has meant that it has taken till now for it all to come together.
"I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to the cobbles. It is a dream come true for me, I had such an amazing time there and I am looking forward to working with Barbara again and getting my teeth into the storylines they have planned for Sharon," said Bennett, according to a report in thesun.co.uk.
The actress says she was approached for the show a while back.
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"I was first approached about coming back about 18 months ago, I was keen and excited to see what was in store but my work schedule and then the pandemic has meant that it has taken till now for it all to come together.
- 3/11/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Broadway dimmed the lights and closed up shop on Thursday, March 12, due to the recent coronavirus outbreak in New York. Insiders have since fretted over the fate of many spring shows, some of which had started previews while others were still rehearsing ahead of their first performance. Now we know that two highly anticipated productions will not open this season whenever Broadway shows are allowed to continue.
The first yet-to-open show to list a closing notice was Martin McDonagh’s new play “Hangmen.” The show won the Olivier Award for Best Play in 2016 and went on to a successful Off-Broadway production at Atlantic Theater Company. The Broadway staging starred Mark Addy, Dan Stevens and Tracie Bennett, and began previews on February 28, ahead of a scheduled March 19 opening night. Since the official opening never occurred, “Hangmen” will be a sorely missed presence in this year’s Tony race.
See 2020 Tony Award eligibility rulings Round 1: ‘Betrayal,...
The first yet-to-open show to list a closing notice was Martin McDonagh’s new play “Hangmen.” The show won the Olivier Award for Best Play in 2016 and went on to a successful Off-Broadway production at Atlantic Theater Company. The Broadway staging starred Mark Addy, Dan Stevens and Tracie Bennett, and began previews on February 28, ahead of a scheduled March 19 opening night. Since the official opening never occurred, “Hangmen” will be a sorely missed presence in this year’s Tony race.
See 2020 Tony Award eligibility rulings Round 1: ‘Betrayal,...
- 3/23/2020
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Update, with Broadway relief agreement The Broadway production of Martin McDonagh’s new comedy Hangmen will not resume performances when the coronavirus shutdown is lifted. The producers of the Olivier Award-winning play, starring Downton Abbey‘s Dan Stevens and Game of Thrones‘ Mark Addy, said today that they do not “have the economic resources” to reopen.
In a statement, producers Robert Fox, Jean Doumanian, Elizabeth I. McCann and Craig Balsam said, “Because of the current health crisis which has created circumstances beyond our control, it is with deep regret that we are not able to resume performances of Hangmen. With no definite end in sight of the government’s closure and Broadway’s suspension, we have no alternative but to release the actors from their contracts and close the production.”
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In a statement, producers Robert Fox, Jean Doumanian, Elizabeth I. McCann and Craig Balsam said, “Because of the current health crisis which has created circumstances beyond our control, it is with deep regret that we are not able to resume performances of Hangmen. With no definite end in sight of the government’s closure and Broadway’s suspension, we have no alternative but to release the actors from their contracts and close the production.”
More from DeadlineBroadway Producers, Unions Announce Emergency Relief AgreementSAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris Says Guild Is Working Overtime For MembersCoronavirus Hits White House,...
- 3/20/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The complete cast for the Broadway premiere of the Royal Court TheatreAtlantic Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh's new comedy Hangmen features Mark Addy as Harry, Tracie Bennett as Alice, Ewen Bremner as Syd, Owen Campbell as Clegg, Jeremy Crutchley as Inspector Fry, Gaby French as Shirley, Josh Goulding as Hennessy, John Hodgkinson as Pierrepoint, Richard Hollis as Bill, John Horton as Arthur, Ryan Pope as Charlie and Dan Stevens as Mooney, joined by understudies Sebastian Beacon, Pete Bradbury, Katie Fabel, and Colin McPhillamy. Directed by Matthew Dunster, Martin McDonagh's Hangmen begins performances on Friday, February 28, 2020, and officially opens on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Broadway's Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street.
- 2/13/2020
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Downton Abbey‘s Dan Stevens and Game of Thrones‘ Mark Addy will head up the Broadway production of Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy Hangmen, arriving at the Golden Theatre Friday, Feb. 28, for a limited 20-week engagement and an opening night of Thursday, March 19.
Stevens will play Mooney, a mysterious newcomer to the Northern England pub where Harry holds court as one of England’s last executioners.
The production will be Stevens’ first on Broadway since his debut in 2013’s The Heiress, opposite Jessica Chastain.
Joining Stevens and Addy will be:
Two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow) as Alice; Ewen Bremner (Trainspotting) as Syd; Owen Campbell (Indian Summer) as Clegg; Gaby French (Military Wives) as Shirley; Olivier Award nominee John Hodgkinson (The Ferryman) as Pierrepoint; Richard Hollis (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time...
Stevens will play Mooney, a mysterious newcomer to the Northern England pub where Harry holds court as one of England’s last executioners.
The production will be Stevens’ first on Broadway since his debut in 2013’s The Heiress, opposite Jessica Chastain.
Joining Stevens and Addy will be:
Two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow) as Alice; Ewen Bremner (Trainspotting) as Syd; Owen Campbell (Indian Summer) as Clegg; Gaby French (Military Wives) as Shirley; Olivier Award nominee John Hodgkinson (The Ferryman) as Pierrepoint; Richard Hollis (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time...
- 12/4/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
1986: Another World's Cass heard Cecile plotting against Kathleen.
1997: Port Charles' Lucy was grabbed while looking for Serena.
2002: As the World Turns' Jack punched Craig.
2013: All My Children's David found Cassandra."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1932: CBS Radio soap opera Judy and Jane aired for the final time. Four months later, it was picked up by NBC Radio. After it was canceled from radio for good in 1935, it continued to be distributed through transcription for 12 more years.
1950: Hawkins Falls premiered on NBC.
1997: Port Charles' Lucy was grabbed while looking for Serena.
2002: As the World Turns' Jack punched Craig.
2013: All My Children's David found Cassandra."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1932: CBS Radio soap opera Judy and Jane aired for the final time. Four months later, it was picked up by NBC Radio. After it was canceled from radio for good in 1935, it continued to be distributed through transcription for 12 more years.
1950: Hawkins Falls premiered on NBC.
- 6/17/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
The new teaser trailer for the biopic Judy was released on Friday, featuring Renée Zellweger as Hollywood icon Judy Garland.
The film takes place in winter 1968, six months before Garland’s untimely death; the singer and actress arrives in London to perform a five-week sold-out run at famed nightclub The Talk of the Town. In 2012, a Broadway play titled End of the Rainbow, starring British actress Tracie Bennett as Garland, covered similar territory and attempted to tap into the Garland worship that still persists among many gay men. Judy Davis...
The film takes place in winter 1968, six months before Garland’s untimely death; the singer and actress arrives in London to perform a five-week sold-out run at famed nightclub The Talk of the Town. In 2012, a Broadway play titled End of the Rainbow, starring British actress Tracie Bennett as Garland, covered similar territory and attempted to tap into the Garland worship that still persists among many gay men. Judy Davis...
- 5/10/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
1986: Another World's Cass heard Cecile plotting against Kathleen.
1997: Port Charles' Lucy was grabbed while looking for Serena.
2002: As the World Turns' Jack punched Craig.
2013: All My Children's David found Cassandra."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1932: CBS Radio soap opera Judy and Jane aired for the final time. Four months later, it was picked up by NBC Radio. After it was canceled from radio...
1997: Port Charles' Lucy was grabbed while looking for Serena.
2002: As the World Turns' Jack punched Craig.
2013: All My Children's David found Cassandra."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1932: CBS Radio soap opera Judy and Jane aired for the final time. Four months later, it was picked up by NBC Radio. After it was canceled from radio...
- 6/20/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Winners of the 42nd annual edition of the Olivier Awards were revealed in ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 8 hosted by Catherine Tate. Unlike the Tony Awards, which are showcased live on CBS, the Olivier Awards gets only a clips package on ITV later that evening and a live feed on BBC Radio 2.
“Hamilton” won a record seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical and for both leading man Giles Terera and supporting player Michael Jibson. “The Ferryman” took home Best Play as well as the combined award for directing (Sam Mendes) and Best Actress (Laura Donnelly).
See Dish the Tony and Olivier Awards with theater insiders in our notorious forum
Musicals
Best Musical
An American In Paris
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Girl From The North Country
X – Hamilton
Young Frankenstein
Best Musical Revival
42nd Street
X – Follies
On The Town
Best Actor (Musical)
Ciarán Hinds...
“Hamilton” won a record seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical and for both leading man Giles Terera and supporting player Michael Jibson. “The Ferryman” took home Best Play as well as the combined award for directing (Sam Mendes) and Best Actress (Laura Donnelly).
See Dish the Tony and Olivier Awards with theater insiders in our notorious forum
Musicals
Best Musical
An American In Paris
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Girl From The North Country
X – Hamilton
Young Frankenstein
Best Musical Revival
42nd Street
X – Follies
On The Town
Best Actor (Musical)
Ciarán Hinds...
- 4/9/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
2018 Olivier Awards nominations: ‘Hamilton’ lands record 13, ‘The Ferryman’ leads among plays with 8
Two years after sweeping the Tony Awards, Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical “Hamilton” is poised to do the same at the British equivalent, the Olivier Awards. On March 6, it reaped a record 13 bids for these top theater prizes, shattering the record set by the musical “Hairspray” in 2008 and equalled by the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” last year. On the play side, the leading contender is Jez Butterworth‘s “The Ferryman,” a dark drama about the Irish troubles which is set to come to Broadway in the fall.
Winners will be announced in a ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 8 hosted by Catherine Tate. Unlike the Tony Awards, which are showcased live on CBS, the Olivier Awards get only a clips package on ITV later that evening and a live feed on BBC Radio 2.
“Hamilton” is clearly the frontrunner for Best Musical. Conor McPherson’s “Girl From The North Country,...
Winners will be announced in a ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 8 hosted by Catherine Tate. Unlike the Tony Awards, which are showcased live on CBS, the Olivier Awards get only a clips package on ITV later that evening and a live feed on BBC Radio 2.
“Hamilton” is clearly the frontrunner for Best Musical. Conor McPherson’s “Girl From The North Country,...
- 3/6/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
'End of the Rainbow' opens March 20 and performances run through April 21, 2013. 'End of the Rainbow', written by Peter Quilter and directed by Terry Johnson, features Tracie Bennett reprising her Tony Award-nominated performance as Judy Garland, Michael Cumpsty also Tony Award-nominated for his role, Erik Heger and Miles Anderson. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the production below.
- 3/15/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
'End of the Rainbow' opens March 20 and performances run through April 21, 2013. 'End of the Rainbow', written by Peter Quilter and directed by Terry Johnson, features Tracie Bennett reprising her Tony Award-nominated performance as Judy Garland, Michael Cumpsty also Tony Award-nominated for his role, Erik Heger and Miles Anderson. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.
- 3/15/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Spooks star Nicola Walker and Coronation Street's Tracie Bennett have signed up for roles on Scott & Bailey. The pair will appear alongside Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp in the third series of the ITV crime drama. Walker will play a woman who is suspected of brutally murdering her estranged mother - the actress is best known for playing Ruth Evershed on spy drama Spooks and has also appeared in Being Human and Luther. Bennett - best known for her theatre work in Hairspray and End of the Rainbow - will play Sharon, the mother of Rachel Bailey (more)...
- 11/19/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
New York — It's the end of the Broadway rainbow for "`End of the Rainbow."
Producers said Tuesday the play about Judy Garland's last days will close Aug. 19, having played a total of 176 performances at the Belasco Theatre.
The show, which played in London before landing in New York, earned English star Tracie Bennett a 2012 Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle awards and a Tony Award nomination.
Fans can take solace that "End of the Rainbow" will next be seen in Los Angeles from March 12 through April 21, 2013, as part of Ctg/Ahmanson Theatre's 2012/2013 Season.
A national tour is being planned and a film adaptation, also starring Bennett, is currently in development. The actress also has a CD out, "Tracie Bennett Sings Judy."
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Producers said Tuesday the play about Judy Garland's last days will close Aug. 19, having played a total of 176 performances at the Belasco Theatre.
The show, which played in London before landing in New York, earned English star Tracie Bennett a 2012 Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle awards and a Tony Award nomination.
Fans can take solace that "End of the Rainbow" will next be seen in Los Angeles from March 12 through April 21, 2013, as part of Ctg/Ahmanson Theatre's 2012/2013 Season.
A national tour is being planned and a film adaptation, also starring Bennett, is currently in development. The actress also has a CD out, "Tracie Bennett Sings Judy."
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- 8/1/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
New York (AP) - Nina Arianda, a rising star who has won over audiences for two seasons in Tony-nominated parts, has won the Tony for best leading actress in a play.
The 27-year-old actress beat out stiff competition for her portrayal of a preternaturally talented actress determined to land the lead in a new play in the sexy “Venus in Fur.”
Arianda first made waves when David Ives’ play was seen off-Broadway in 2010. She then earned a Tony nomination last season when she made her Broadway debut in “Born Yesterday.”
Her films include “Shadows & Lies” with James Franco, “Higher Ground” with Vera Farmiga, the Ben Stiller action comedy “Tower Heist” and Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris.”
She beat out Tracie Bennett, Stockard Channing, Linda Lavin and Cynthia Nixon.
Watch Nina Arianda's speech above.
The 27-year-old actress beat out stiff competition for her portrayal of a preternaturally talented actress determined to land the lead in a new play in the sexy “Venus in Fur.”
Arianda first made waves when David Ives’ play was seen off-Broadway in 2010. She then earned a Tony nomination last season when she made her Broadway debut in “Born Yesterday.”
Her films include “Shadows & Lies” with James Franco, “Higher Ground” with Vera Farmiga, the Ben Stiller action comedy “Tower Heist” and Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris.”
She beat out Tracie Bennett, Stockard Channing, Linda Lavin and Cynthia Nixon.
Watch Nina Arianda's speech above.
- 6/11/2012
- by Mallika Rao
- Huffington Post
New York—The bittersweet musical "Once" captured eight Tony Awards on Sunday, including best musical direction, best lead actor in a musical and the top musical prize itself.
The inventive play "Peter and the Starcatcher" was next with five awards, but most every show came away with something to crow about.
Bruce Norris' "Clybourne Park," the remarkably perceptive Pulitzer Prize-winning play about race and real estate, won the best play Tony.
Audra McDonald was named best lead actress in a musical and her "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" was named best musical revival. This is her fifth Tony Award, tying the competitive record held by Angela Lansbury and Julie Harris.
"I was a little girl with a potbelly and afro puffs, hyperactive and overdramatic. And I found the theater, and I found my home," McDonald said. Looking at her daughter, she said her big night wasn't as wonderful as...
The inventive play "Peter and the Starcatcher" was next with five awards, but most every show came away with something to crow about.
Bruce Norris' "Clybourne Park," the remarkably perceptive Pulitzer Prize-winning play about race and real estate, won the best play Tony.
Audra McDonald was named best lead actress in a musical and her "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" was named best musical revival. This is her fifth Tony Award, tying the competitive record held by Angela Lansbury and Julie Harris.
"I was a little girl with a potbelly and afro puffs, hyperactive and overdramatic. And I found the theater, and I found my home," McDonald said. Looking at her daughter, she said her big night wasn't as wonderful as...
- 6/11/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
"Once," the Broadway adaptation of the 2006 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, took home the most awards at the 2012 Tony Awards. It won eight, including Best Musical and Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Steve Kazee.
The full winners list:
Best Play
Clybourne Park
Author: Bruce Norris
Producers: Jujamcyn Theaters, Jane Bergère, Roger Berlind/Quintet Productions, Eric Falkenstein/Dan Frishwasser, Ruth Hendel/Harris Karma Productions, Jtg Theatricals, Daryl Roth, Jon B. Platt, Center Theatre Group, Lincoln Center Theater, Playwrights Horizons
Other Desert Cities
Author: Jon Robin Baitz
Producers: Lincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Bernard Gersten, Bob Boyett
Peter and the Starcatcher
Author: Rick Elice
Producers: Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, Disney Theatrical Productions, Suzan & Ken Wirth/DeBartolo Miggs, Catherine Schreiber/Daveed Frazier & Mark Thompson, Jack Lane, Jane Dubin, Allan S. Gordon/Adam S. Gordon, Baer & Casserly/Nathan Vernon, Rich Affanato/Peter Stern, Brunish & Trinchero/Laura Little Productions,...
The full winners list:
Best Play
Clybourne Park
Author: Bruce Norris
Producers: Jujamcyn Theaters, Jane Bergère, Roger Berlind/Quintet Productions, Eric Falkenstein/Dan Frishwasser, Ruth Hendel/Harris Karma Productions, Jtg Theatricals, Daryl Roth, Jon B. Platt, Center Theatre Group, Lincoln Center Theater, Playwrights Horizons
Other Desert Cities
Author: Jon Robin Baitz
Producers: Lincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Bernard Gersten, Bob Boyett
Peter and the Starcatcher
Author: Rick Elice
Producers: Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, Disney Theatrical Productions, Suzan & Ken Wirth/DeBartolo Miggs, Catherine Schreiber/Daveed Frazier & Mark Thompson, Jack Lane, Jane Dubin, Allan S. Gordon/Adam S. Gordon, Baer & Casserly/Nathan Vernon, Rich Affanato/Peter Stern, Brunish & Trinchero/Laura Little Productions,...
- 6/11/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The 2012 Tony Awards coincided nicely with the late Judy Garland's 90th birthday - the "Wizard of Oz" star was born June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
During the Tonys broadcast, as part of highlighting the best plays of the season, Tracie Bennett performed "Clang Clang Clang (Went the Trolley)," one of Garland's big numbers from "Meet Me in St. Louis." Bennett is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her portrayal of Garland.
We'll post video of the performance just as soon as we have it. And a happy birthday to the late Ms. Garland.
During the Tonys broadcast, as part of highlighting the best plays of the season, Tracie Bennett performed "Clang Clang Clang (Went the Trolley)," one of Garland's big numbers from "Meet Me in St. Louis." Bennett is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her portrayal of Garland.
We'll post video of the performance just as soon as we have it. And a happy birthday to the late Ms. Garland.
- 6/11/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Nina Arianda won her first Tony Award on Sunday for her performance as an actress auditioning for a role in "Venus in Fur." Arianda beat out stiff competition from Tracie Bennett, who played a booze and pill besotted Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow," to capture the prize. "Sir, you were my first crush," Arianda said as presenter Christopher Plummer presented her with the award. She went on to thank co-star Hugh Dancy and playwright David Ives, labeling the role one of the best for actresses. Arianda was previously nominated in 2011 for her...
- 6/11/2012
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
The 2012 Tony Awards hosted a star-studded red carpet and so naturally, as happens at all awards shows, there were women who were better dressed than others. Sure, there were men, too - but they just slap on a tux and call it a night.
Our best dressed of the night are above - from left, Sheryl Crow, Stockard Channing, Cote de Pablo, Bernadette Peters and Adrienne Warren. We just wish Stockard had smiled - why you so mad, Abigail Bartlet?
Our worst dressed are below - from left, Laura Bell Bundy, Jessica Chastain, Tracie Bennett, Linda Emond and Deborra-Lee Furness. Chastain looks like you can just see her breasts, while Bundy appears to have wandered in from a beauty pageant.
And below those ladies are Elizabeth Davis and Amanda Seyfried - we can't decide if they are worst dressed or not. Their dresses are just kind of weird.
Our best dressed of the night are above - from left, Sheryl Crow, Stockard Channing, Cote de Pablo, Bernadette Peters and Adrienne Warren. We just wish Stockard had smiled - why you so mad, Abigail Bartlet?
Our worst dressed are below - from left, Laura Bell Bundy, Jessica Chastain, Tracie Bennett, Linda Emond and Deborra-Lee Furness. Chastain looks like you can just see her breasts, while Bundy appears to have wandered in from a beauty pageant.
And below those ladies are Elizabeth Davis and Amanda Seyfried - we can't decide if they are worst dressed or not. Their dresses are just kind of weird.
- 6/11/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The 2012 Tony Awards were full of surprises! With a near-sweep for the indie musical hit Once, a Tony for Smash star Christian Borle, and Alan Menken’s first Tony for Newsies, the Neil Patrick Harris-hosted affair also featured a special award for fan favorite Hugh Jackman. But the play was the thing Sunday night, with Clybourne Park taking the best play award and a variety of other entries in the medium like Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman and Peter and the Starcatcher honored across several categories. See the full winners list below (and don’t miss our...
- 6/11/2012
- by Laura Hertzfeld
- EW.com - PopWatch
Zap2it: As Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow," you're singing, acting and flinging yourself about the stage. What do you do after the show?
Tracie Bennett: I have a cosmo and talk to my friends. Sometimes I go home and watch trash TV. I won't name anything.
Zap2it: How did you prepare for this role?
Tracie Bennett: It is like any role, really. There were lots of documents. I read every book going. I cross-referenced it. I always work with as much knowledge as possible. It is a way of life for me. Being a dancer, that stood me in good stead. You have to balance your life.
Zap2it: What's your take on your competition - Linda Lavin, Cynthia Nixon, Stockard Channing and Nina Arianda?
Tracie Bennett: I am thrilled to bits. They are solid, fine actresses. It is amazing to me to be in their company,...
Tracie Bennett: I have a cosmo and talk to my friends. Sometimes I go home and watch trash TV. I won't name anything.
Zap2it: How did you prepare for this role?
Tracie Bennett: It is like any role, really. There were lots of documents. I read every book going. I cross-referenced it. I always work with as much knowledge as possible. It is a way of life for me. Being a dancer, that stood me in good stead. You have to balance your life.
Zap2it: What's your take on your competition - Linda Lavin, Cynthia Nixon, Stockard Channing and Nina Arianda?
Tracie Bennett: I am thrilled to bits. They are solid, fine actresses. It is amazing to me to be in their company,...
- 6/10/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Since the incredible Neil Patrick Harris is hosting this weekend’s Tony Awards, that gives Ologists Emily Cheever and Terron R. Moore the magnificent chance to predict the winners just like every other fancy schmancy critic out there. Do Emily or Terron have any knowledge about what’s been tearing up Broadway this year? Better question: does it matter? Nope! Check out their predictions for six major categories below:
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Play
Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon, Wit
Terron: What's a Stockard Channing? Because that sounds familiar. And Christmas-y.
Emily: I think she was in Grease? And I think she was the slutty one. No lie, once this therapist said I reminded her of Stockard in Grease, which is weird because i specifically said boys weren't into me.
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Play
Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon, Wit
Terron: What's a Stockard Channing? Because that sounds familiar. And Christmas-y.
Emily: I think she was in Grease? And I think she was the slutty one. No lie, once this therapist said I reminded her of Stockard in Grease, which is weird because i specifically said boys weren't into me.
- 6/8/2012
- by Terron R. Moore
- Filmology
Since the incredible Neil Patrick Harris is hosting this weekend’s Tony Awards, that gives Ologists Emily Cheever and Terron R. Moore the magnificent chance to predict the winners just like every other fancy schmancy critic out there. Do Emily or Terron have any knowledge about what’s been tearing up Broadway this year? Better question: does it matter? Nope! Check out their predictions for six major categories below:
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Play
Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon, Wit
Terron: What's a Stockard Channing? Because that sounds familiar. And Christmas-y.
Emily: I think she was in Grease? And I think she was the slutty one. No lie, once this therapist said I reminded her of Stockard in Grease, which is weird because i specifically said boys weren't into me.
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Play
Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon, Wit
Terron: What's a Stockard Channing? Because that sounds familiar. And Christmas-y.
Emily: I think she was in Grease? And I think she was the slutty one. No lie, once this therapist said I reminded her of Stockard in Grease, which is weird because i specifically said boys weren't into me.
- 6/8/2012
- by Terron R. Moore
- Filmology
Since the incredible Neil Patrick Harris is hosting this weekend’s Tony Awards, that gives Ologists Emily Cheever and Terron R. Moore the magnificent chance to predict the winners just like every other fancy schmancy critic out there. Do Emily or Terron have any knowledge about what’s been tearing up Broadway this year? Better question: does it matter? Nope! Check out their predictions for six major categories below:
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Play
Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon, Wit
Terron: What's a Stockard Channing? Because that sounds familiar. And Christmas-y.
Emily: I think she was in Grease? And I think she was the slutty one. No lie, once this therapist said I reminded her of Stockard in Grease, which is weird because i specifically said boys weren't into me.
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Play
Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon, Wit
Terron: What's a Stockard Channing? Because that sounds familiar. And Christmas-y.
Emily: I think she was in Grease? And I think she was the slutty one. No lie, once this therapist said I reminded her of Stockard in Grease, which is weird because i specifically said boys weren't into me.
- 6/8/2012
- by Terron R. Moore
- Celebsology
Since the incredible Neil Patrick Harris is hosting this weekend’s Tony Awards, that gives Ologists Emily Cheever and Terron R. Moore the magnificent chance to predict the winners just like every other fancy schmancy critic out there. Do Emily or Terron have any knowledge about what’s been tearing up Broadway this year? Better question: does it matter? Nope! Check out their predictions for six major categories below:
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Play
Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon, Wit
Terron: What's a Stockard Channing? Because that sounds familiar. And Christmas-y.
Emily: I think she was in Grease? And I think she was the slutty one. No lie, once this therapist said I reminded her of Stockard in Grease, which is weird because i specifically said boys weren't into me.
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Play
Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon, Wit
Terron: What's a Stockard Channing? Because that sounds familiar. And Christmas-y.
Emily: I think she was in Grease? And I think she was the slutty one. No lie, once this therapist said I reminded her of Stockard in Grease, which is weird because i specifically said boys weren't into me.
- 6/8/2012
- by Terron R. Moore
- TVology
As Us TV braces itself for this year's Tonys, find out why they are seven hours long, who might give an embarrassing speech, and whether James Corden can beat Philip Seymour Hoffman
On Sunday 10 June, Broadway honours its best with the 66th annual Tony awards. The yearly televised lovefest, with celebrity presenters (vaguely embarrassed about being associated with theatre) and musical numbers (from shows desperate to boost ticket sales) can be counted on to infuriate theatre aficionados as much as fascinate them. Perhaps you have a few questions about the Tonys? Such as: why on earth should I care? Here are some answers.
Ok. So what actually are the Tonys?
In full, the Antoinette Perry awards for excellence in theatre, recognising achievement in live Broadway theatre. Which means, in English: this year's best Broadway shows, as voted for by about 700 insiders, producers, theatre owners, marketing executives and a smattering of impartial critics (you know,...
On Sunday 10 June, Broadway honours its best with the 66th annual Tony awards. The yearly televised lovefest, with celebrity presenters (vaguely embarrassed about being associated with theatre) and musical numbers (from shows desperate to boost ticket sales) can be counted on to infuriate theatre aficionados as much as fascinate them. Perhaps you have a few questions about the Tonys? Such as: why on earth should I care? Here are some answers.
Ok. So what actually are the Tonys?
In full, the Antoinette Perry awards for excellence in theatre, recognising achievement in live Broadway theatre. Which means, in English: this year's best Broadway shows, as voted for by about 700 insiders, producers, theatre owners, marketing executives and a smattering of impartial critics (you know,...
- 6/8/2012
- by David Cote
- The Guardian - Film News
Our 17 Experts are divided over the winner of the Best Actress (Play) race at the Tony Awards. Eleven of them are predicting that Tracie Bennett will win for her Olivier-nominated portrayal of Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow." They are: Melissa Bernardo (EW), Martin Denton (NY Theatre), Frank Dilella (NY1), Elysa Gardner (USA Today), Harry Haun (Playbill), Brian Lipton (Theatermania), Michael Musto ("Village Voice"), Tom O'Neil (Gold Derby), Blake Ross (Playbill), Doug Strassler (NY Press) and Wayman Wong (NY Daily News). This support gives Bennett the edge at 1 to 1. Make Your Tony Predictions: Who Will Win Best Actress (Play)? Forecast all races. Compete against experts! Make Your Predictions! Five of our Experts -- Thom Geier (EW), Susan Haskins (Theater Talk), Andy Humm (Gay USA), Paul Sheehan (Gold Derby) and Matt Windman (amNY) -- foresee Nina Arianda winning fo...
- 6/8/2012
- Gold Derby
The Tony Awards has announced the line-up of performances for the 66th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 10th. The evening, which will be packed with more entertainment than ever before, will feature performances by 2012 Tony Nominated Musicals including Evita featuring Ricky Martin and Elena Roger Follies featuring Tony nominated actor Danny Burstein The Gershwins Porgy and Bess featuring Tony nominees Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier Jesus Christ Superstar featuring Tony nominee Josh Young Leap of Faith featuring Ral Esparza Newsies, featuring Tony nominated actor Jeremy Jordan Nice Work If You Can Get It featuring Matthew Broderick and Tony nominee Kelli OHara and Once featuring Tony nominees Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti and Elizabeth A. Davis. The evening will also include performances by Tony nominated Plays, such as End of the Rainbow with Tony nominated actress Tracie Bennett One Man, Two Guvnors with Tony nominated actor James Corden...
- 6/4/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Now is the time for Newsies fans and theater geeks everywhere to seize the day! It’s Tony time! This Sunday, Neil Patrick Harris will be donning his tux once again to host the annual celebration of Broadway’s finest moments. And in a repeat from last year’s Nph-led event, expect another rash of jokes at the expense of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Fellow EW critic Melissa Rose Bernardo and I here offer our predictions in all the Tony categories (you’ll see our names after each of our picks). Disagree? Please let us know who you...
- 6/4/2012
- by Thom Geier
- EW.com - PopWatch
End of the Rainbow Belasco Theatre, NY
Dedicated fans of the great, late Judy Garland are likely to a feel a thrill at seeing their ill-fated idol briefly brought back to life in End of the Rainbow. Tracie Bennett blossoms as the Judy who is unknowingly living the last months of her life while Michael Cumpsty makes for a sympathetic complement to her floating flourish, but they are the only two flowers to hold their color in this otherwise wilting arrangement.
Bennett enters the stage as the undisputed Judy Garland, unconcerned with hitting the marks of an impersonation but rather focused on evading the jaws of addiction and self-destruction that will eventually consume her. She moves naturally, breathing Judy's breath, moving Judy's body, bouncing with the compulsive energy of a performer that finds it near impossible to allow herself to be "off."
What Ms. Bennett accomplishes is far...
Dedicated fans of the great, late Judy Garland are likely to a feel a thrill at seeing their ill-fated idol briefly brought back to life in End of the Rainbow. Tracie Bennett blossoms as the Judy who is unknowingly living the last months of her life while Michael Cumpsty makes for a sympathetic complement to her floating flourish, but they are the only two flowers to hold their color in this otherwise wilting arrangement.
Bennett enters the stage as the undisputed Judy Garland, unconcerned with hitting the marks of an impersonation but rather focused on evading the jaws of addiction and self-destruction that will eventually consume her. She moves naturally, breathing Judy's breath, moving Judy's body, bouncing with the compulsive energy of a performer that finds it near impossible to allow herself to be "off."
What Ms. Bennett accomplishes is far...
- 6/4/2012
- by C. Jefferson Thom
- www.culturecatch.com
Givenik.com has announced eight more members of their Ambassador Program, it was announced by Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters. Nick Adams Bette Midlers Priscilla Queen of the Desert joins in support of It Gets Better, Tracie Bennett TonyAward Nominee for End of the Rainbow joins in support of the Alzheimer's Association, Corbin Bleu Godspell joins in support of Starlight Childrens Foundation Nynyct, Stephanie J. Block Anything Goes joins in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Adam Chanler-Berat Peter and the Starcatcher joins in support of Broadway Impact, Celia Keenan-Bloger TonyAward Nominee for Peter and the Starcatcher joins in support of Broadway Impact, Pam MacKinnon Clybourne Park joins in support of Clubbed Thumb, and Jefferson Mays Gore Vidals The Best Man joins in support of Still Waters in a Storm.
- 5/30/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The 2012-2013 Center Theatre GroupAhmanson Theatre season was announced today by Ctg Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. The new season, the 46th season at the Music Center of Los Angeles, will include Jeff Goldblum in the West Coast premiere of the smart, sexy, new Broadway comedy Seminar, Rachel York in the beloved 1930s musical romp Cole Porters Anything Goes, the American premiere and pre-Broadway presentation of the dramatic musical Backbeat which features classic rock n roll in its story of the birth of the Beatles, Tracie Bennett starring as the iconic Judy Garland in the West Coast premiere of the acclaimed play with music End of the Rainbow, and the daring new musical that explores a shocking event in American history Kander and Ebbs The Scottsboro Boys. In addition, the exuberant musical Fela will return for a limited engagement as a bonus option to the season subscription.
- 5/30/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Richard Ridge continues his interviews with honorary co-chairs Christine Lahti, Rosemary Harris and Christian Borle, nominees Blair Underwood A Streetcar Named Desire, Jeremy Shamos Clybourne Park, Michael Cristofer The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism, Mary Testa Queen of the Mist, Alan Menken Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award, Capathia Jenkins and Kara Lindsay, Ben Fankhauser, John Dossett, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Harvey Fierstein and Jack Feldman Distinguished Production of a Musical - Newsies, Jeremy Jordan Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde, Celia Keenan-Bolger Peter and the Starcatcher, Santino Fontana Sons of the Prophet, Jessie Mueller On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Leslie Odom Jr Leap of Faith, Annaleigh Ashford Rent, Tracie Bennett End of the Rainbow and more...
- 5/21/2012
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Tracie Bennett has long been recognized as one of the UK’s most talented actresses, with a decades-long career both on stage and screen. She won her first Olivier Award in 1994 for “She Loves Me,” and took home another in 2008 for her role as Velma Von Tussle in the West End production of “Hairspray.” This year, Bennett finally crossed the Atlantic to reprise her role as Judy Garland in “End of the Rainbow,” a role she also played to much acclaim in the West End.Her impressive performance in New York earned her a Tony nomination, and audiences nominated her for Favorite Actress in a Play, Favorite Breakthrough Performance and Favorite Diva Performance at this year’s Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards.“I was thrilled,” said Bennett before the show on Sunday night. “I mean, we do it for the audiences. Who else?”Bennett spoke to Back Stage about her award nominations and her.
- 5/16/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Kimberly Lightbody)
- backstage.com
TV stars from the 1970s through today were basking in their Tony Awards nominations Wednesday (May 2).
It seemed like a genuine love fest at the Millennium Broadway as actors embraced and congratulated one another for their nominations. Among them: Audra McDonald ("Private Practice"), Christian Borle ("Smash"), Michael Cerveris ("Fringe"), John Lithgow ("3rd Rock from the Sun"), Linda Lavin ("Alice") and Judith Light ("Who's The Boss") all honored for their work now on Broadway.
Lithgow, who plays the waspish, egomaniacal writer Joseph Alsop in "The Columnist," says of his sixth Tony nod, "It does not get old. It is equally exciting and thrilling."
In Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category, Lithgow competes against James Corden of "One Man, Two Guvnors," Philip Seymour Hoffman of "Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman," James Earl Jones of "Gore Vidal's The Best Man" and Frank Langella of "Man and Boy.
It seemed like a genuine love fest at the Millennium Broadway as actors embraced and congratulated one another for their nominations. Among them: Audra McDonald ("Private Practice"), Christian Borle ("Smash"), Michael Cerveris ("Fringe"), John Lithgow ("3rd Rock from the Sun"), Linda Lavin ("Alice") and Judith Light ("Who's The Boss") all honored for their work now on Broadway.
Lithgow, who plays the waspish, egomaniacal writer Joseph Alsop in "The Columnist," says of his sixth Tony nod, "It does not get old. It is equally exciting and thrilling."
In Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category, Lithgow competes against James Corden of "One Man, Two Guvnors," Philip Seymour Hoffman of "Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman," James Earl Jones of "Gore Vidal's The Best Man" and Frank Langella of "Man and Boy.
- 5/2/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
James Corden also nominated for Broadway's biggest theatre gongs for his role in One Man, Two Guvnors – as is Tracie Bennett, for her turn as Judy Garland
The National theatre's Broadway version of One Man, Two Guvnors, starring James Corden as a gluttonous buffoon, has received seven nominations at this year's Tony Awards – but was trumped by the largely British creative team behind Once, which picked up 11 to lead the pack.
Corden goes head to head with Hollywood stars such as Philip Seymour Hoffman and James Earl Jones for best actor in a leading role in a play, while the National theatre's artistic director, Nicholas Hytner, is up for best director.
Corden, in particular, seems to have gone down well with American audiences – his nomination takes his Broadway tally to four, following similar nods at the Outer Critics Circle, Drama League and Drama Desk awards. Nonetheless, the National will be...
The National theatre's Broadway version of One Man, Two Guvnors, starring James Corden as a gluttonous buffoon, has received seven nominations at this year's Tony Awards – but was trumped by the largely British creative team behind Once, which picked up 11 to lead the pack.
Corden goes head to head with Hollywood stars such as Philip Seymour Hoffman and James Earl Jones for best actor in a leading role in a play, while the National theatre's artistic director, Nicholas Hytner, is up for best director.
Corden, in particular, seems to have gone down well with American audiences – his nomination takes his Broadway tally to four, following similar nods at the Outer Critics Circle, Drama League and Drama Desk awards. Nonetheless, the National will be...
- 5/2/2012
- by Matt Trueman
- The Guardian - Film News
Hit musical Once is leading the way at this year's Tony Awards after scooping 11 nominations.
The popular show has garnered nods across the board including the coveted Best Musical category at the 66th annual prizegiving, which honours the best on Broadway.
Once will go up against Leap of Faith, Newsies and Nice Work If You Can Get It for the top prize.
Meanwhile Clybourne Park, Other Desert Cities, Peter and the Starcatcher and Venus in Fur will all compete for the Best Play accolade.
Hollywood star Phillip Seymour Hoffman is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category for his part in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and he'll go head-to-head with John Lithgow (The Columnist), Frank Langella (Man and Boy), James Earl Jones (Gore Vidal's The Best Man) and James Corden (One Man, Two Guvnors) for the honour.
Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play title for her turn in Wit but she'll face stiff competition from Nina Arianda (Venus in Fur), Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow), Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and Linda Lavin (The Lyons).
Also landing mentions were new Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield for his feature role in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and David Alan Grier for his part in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.
The winners will be unveiled at the prizegiving ceremony, hosted by funnyman Neil Patrick Harris, on 10 June at The Beacon Theatre in New York City.
The main list of nominees is as follows:
Best Play:
Clybourne Park
Other Desert Cities
Peter and the Starcatcher
Venus in Fur
Best Musical:
Leap of Faith
Newsies
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Once
Best Book of a Musical:
Lysistrata Jones - Douglas Carter Beane
Newsies - Harvey Fierstein
Nice Work if You Can Get It - Joe Dipietro
Once - Enda Walsh
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre:
Bonnie & Clyde - Frank Wildhorn and Don Black
Newsies - Alan Menken and Jack Feldman
One Man, Two Guvnors - Grant Olding
Peter and the Starcatcher - Wayne Barker and Rick Elice
Best Revival of a Play:
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Gore Vidal's The Best Man
Master Class
Wit
Best Revival of a Musical:
Evita
Follies
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play:
James Corden - One Man, Two Guvnors
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
James Earl Jones - Gore Vidal's The Best Man
Frank Langella - Man and Boy
John Lithgow - The Columnist
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play:
Nina Arianda - Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett - End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing - Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin - The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon - Wit
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical:
Danny Burstein - Follies
Jeremy Jordan - Newsies
Steve Kazee - Once
Norm Lewis - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Ron Raines - Follies
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical:
Jan Maxwell - Follies
Audra McDonald - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Cristin Milioti - Once
Kelli O'Hara - Nice Work If You Can Get It
Laura Osnes - Bonnie & Clyde
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play:
Christian Borle - Peter and the Starcatcher
Michael Cumpsty - End of the Rainbow
Tom Edden - One Man, Two Guvnors
Andrew Garfield - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Jeremy Shamos - Clybourne Park
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play:
Linda Emond - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Spencer Kayden - Don't Dress for Dinner
Celia Keenan-Bolger - Peter and the Starcatcher
Judith Light - Other Desert Cities
Condola Rashad - Stick Fly
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical:
Phillip Boykin - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Michael Cerveris - Evita
David Alan Grier -The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Michael McGrath - Nice Work If You Can Get It
Josh Young - Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical:
Elizabeth A. Davis - Once
Jayne Houdyshell - Follies
Judy Kaye - Nice Work if You Can Get It
Jessie Mueller - On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Da'Vine Joy Randolph - Ghost the Musical
Best Direction of a Play:
One Man, Two Guvnors - Nicholas Hytner
Clybourne Park - Pam MacKinnon
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman - Mike Nichols
Peter and the Starcatcher - Roger Rees and Alex Timbers
Best Direction of a Musical:
Newsies - Jeff Calhoun
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - Diane Paulus
Once - John Tiffany
Best Choreography:
Evita - Rob Ashford
Newsies - Christopher Gattelli
Once - Steven Hoggett
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall
Best Orchestrations:
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Bill Elliott
Once - Martin Lowe
Newsies - Danny Troob.
The popular show has garnered nods across the board including the coveted Best Musical category at the 66th annual prizegiving, which honours the best on Broadway.
Once will go up against Leap of Faith, Newsies and Nice Work If You Can Get It for the top prize.
Meanwhile Clybourne Park, Other Desert Cities, Peter and the Starcatcher and Venus in Fur will all compete for the Best Play accolade.
Hollywood star Phillip Seymour Hoffman is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category for his part in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and he'll go head-to-head with John Lithgow (The Columnist), Frank Langella (Man and Boy), James Earl Jones (Gore Vidal's The Best Man) and James Corden (One Man, Two Guvnors) for the honour.
Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play title for her turn in Wit but she'll face stiff competition from Nina Arianda (Venus in Fur), Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow), Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and Linda Lavin (The Lyons).
Also landing mentions were new Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield for his feature role in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and David Alan Grier for his part in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.
The winners will be unveiled at the prizegiving ceremony, hosted by funnyman Neil Patrick Harris, on 10 June at The Beacon Theatre in New York City.
The main list of nominees is as follows:
Best Play:
Clybourne Park
Other Desert Cities
Peter and the Starcatcher
Venus in Fur
Best Musical:
Leap of Faith
Newsies
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Once
Best Book of a Musical:
Lysistrata Jones - Douglas Carter Beane
Newsies - Harvey Fierstein
Nice Work if You Can Get It - Joe Dipietro
Once - Enda Walsh
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre:
Bonnie & Clyde - Frank Wildhorn and Don Black
Newsies - Alan Menken and Jack Feldman
One Man, Two Guvnors - Grant Olding
Peter and the Starcatcher - Wayne Barker and Rick Elice
Best Revival of a Play:
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Gore Vidal's The Best Man
Master Class
Wit
Best Revival of a Musical:
Evita
Follies
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play:
James Corden - One Man, Two Guvnors
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
James Earl Jones - Gore Vidal's The Best Man
Frank Langella - Man and Boy
John Lithgow - The Columnist
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play:
Nina Arianda - Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett - End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing - Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin - The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon - Wit
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical:
Danny Burstein - Follies
Jeremy Jordan - Newsies
Steve Kazee - Once
Norm Lewis - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Ron Raines - Follies
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical:
Jan Maxwell - Follies
Audra McDonald - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Cristin Milioti - Once
Kelli O'Hara - Nice Work If You Can Get It
Laura Osnes - Bonnie & Clyde
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play:
Christian Borle - Peter and the Starcatcher
Michael Cumpsty - End of the Rainbow
Tom Edden - One Man, Two Guvnors
Andrew Garfield - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Jeremy Shamos - Clybourne Park
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play:
Linda Emond - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Spencer Kayden - Don't Dress for Dinner
Celia Keenan-Bolger - Peter and the Starcatcher
Judith Light - Other Desert Cities
Condola Rashad - Stick Fly
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical:
Phillip Boykin - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Michael Cerveris - Evita
David Alan Grier -The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Michael McGrath - Nice Work If You Can Get It
Josh Young - Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical:
Elizabeth A. Davis - Once
Jayne Houdyshell - Follies
Judy Kaye - Nice Work if You Can Get It
Jessie Mueller - On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Da'Vine Joy Randolph - Ghost the Musical
Best Direction of a Play:
One Man, Two Guvnors - Nicholas Hytner
Clybourne Park - Pam MacKinnon
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman - Mike Nichols
Peter and the Starcatcher - Roger Rees and Alex Timbers
Best Direction of a Musical:
Newsies - Jeff Calhoun
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - Diane Paulus
Once - John Tiffany
Best Choreography:
Evita - Rob Ashford
Newsies - Christopher Gattelli
Once - Steven Hoggett
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall
Best Orchestrations:
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Bill Elliott
Once - Martin Lowe
Newsies - Danny Troob.
- 5/1/2012
- WENN
"Once," a contained sweet musical set in an Irish pub, leads the 66th Annual Tony Awards nominations with 11 nods. Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory") and Kristin Chenoweth ("Gcb") announced the nominees from the New York Public Library for Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
The incredibly vibrant Broadway season comes to a climax Sunday, June 10, with the broadcast of the annual awards. Neil Patrick Harris hosts the CBS live awards show from Manhattan's Beacon Theater.
"Once," based on the 2006 film, features musician-actors playing instruments and enchanting the audience. The Gershwin brothers continue to rack up honors, with two of their well known scores fueling two musicals with 10 nominations each: "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It."
The very different and quite wonderful "Peter and the Starcatcher" came in at nine. The show that explains how Captain Hook and Peter Pan became who they...
The incredibly vibrant Broadway season comes to a climax Sunday, June 10, with the broadcast of the annual awards. Neil Patrick Harris hosts the CBS live awards show from Manhattan's Beacon Theater.
"Once," based on the 2006 film, features musician-actors playing instruments and enchanting the audience. The Gershwin brothers continue to rack up honors, with two of their well known scores fueling two musicals with 10 nominations each: "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It."
The very different and quite wonderful "Peter and the Starcatcher" came in at nine. The show that explains how Captain Hook and Peter Pan became who they...
- 5/1/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Hit musical Once is leading the way at this year's Tony Awards after scooping 11 nominations.
The popular show has garnered nods across the board including the coveted Best Musical category at the 66th annual prizegiving, which honours the best on Broadway.
Once will go up against Leap of Faith, Newsies and Nice Work If You Can Get It for the top prize.
Meanwhile Clybourne Park, Other Desert Cities, Peter and the Starcatcher and Venus in Fur will all compete for the Best Play accolade.
Hollywood star Phillip Seymour Hoffman is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category for his part in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and he'll go head-to-head with John Lithgow (The Columnist), Frank Langella (Man and Boy), James Earl Jones (Gore Vidal's The Best Man) and James Corden (One Man, Two Guvnors) for the honour.
Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play title for her turn in Wit but she'll face stiff competition from Nina Arianda (Venus in Fur), Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow), Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and Linda Lavin (The Lyons).
Also landing mentions were new Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield for his feature role in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and David Alan Grier for his part in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.
The winners will be unveiled at the prizegiving ceremony, hosted by funnyman Neil Patrick Harris, on 10 June at The Beacon Theatre in New York City.
The main list of nominees is as follows:
Best Play:
Clybourne Park
Other Desert Cities
Peter and the Starcatcher
Venus in Fur
Best Musical:
Leap of Faith
Newsies
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Once
Best Book of a Musical:
Lysistrata Jones - Douglas Carter Beane
Newsies - Harvey Fierstein
Nice Work if You Can Get It - Joe Dipietro
Once - Enda Walsh
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre:
Bonnie & Clyde - Frank Wildhorn and Don Black
Newsies - Alan Menken and Jack Feldman
One Man, Two Guvnors - Grant Olding
Peter and the Starcatcher - Wayne Barker and Rick Elice
Best Revival of a Play:
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Gore Vidal's The Best Man
Master Class
Wit
Best Revival of a Musical:
Evita
Follies
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play:
James Corden - One Man, Two Guvnors
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
James Earl Jones - Gore Vidal's The Best Man
Frank Langella - Man and Boy
John Lithgow - The Columnist
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play:
Nina Arianda - Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett - End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing - Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin - The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon - Wit
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical:
Danny Burstein - Follies
Jeremy Jordan - Newsies
Steve Kazee - Once
Norm Lewis - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Ron Raines - Follies
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical:
Jan Maxwell - Follies
Audra McDonald - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Cristin Milioti - Once
Kelli O'Hara - Nice Work If You Can Get It
Laura Osnes - Bonnie & Clyde
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play:
Christian Borle - Peter and the Starcatcher
Michael Cumpsty - End of the Rainbow
Tom Edden - One Man, Two Guvnors
Andrew Garfield - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Jeremy Shamos - Clybourne Park
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play:
Linda Emond - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Spencer Kayden - Don't Dress for Dinner
Celia Keenan-Bolger - Peter and the Starcatcher
Judith Light - Other Desert Cities
Condola Rashad - Stick Fly
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical:
Phillip Boykin - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Michael Cerveris - Evita
David Alan Grier -The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Michael McGrath - Nice Work If You Can Get It
Josh Young - Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical:
Elizabeth A. Davis - Once
Jayne Houdyshell - Follies
Judy Kaye - Nice Work if You Can Get It
Jessie Mueller - On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Da'Vine Joy Randolph - Ghost the Musical
Best Direction of a Play:
One Man, Two Guvnors - Nicholas Hytner
Clybourne Park - Pam MacKinnon
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman - Mike Nichols
Peter and the Starcatcher - Roger Rees and Alex Timbers
Best Direction of a Musical:
Newsies - Jeff Calhoun
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - Diane Paulus
Once - John Tiffany
Best Choreography:
Evita - Rob Ashford
Newsies - Christopher Gattelli
Once - Steven Hoggett
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall
Best Orchestrations:
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Bill Elliott
Once - Martin Lowe
Newsies - Danny Troob.
The popular show has garnered nods across the board including the coveted Best Musical category at the 66th annual prizegiving, which honours the best on Broadway.
Once will go up against Leap of Faith, Newsies and Nice Work If You Can Get It for the top prize.
Meanwhile Clybourne Park, Other Desert Cities, Peter and the Starcatcher and Venus in Fur will all compete for the Best Play accolade.
Hollywood star Phillip Seymour Hoffman is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category for his part in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and he'll go head-to-head with John Lithgow (The Columnist), Frank Langella (Man and Boy), James Earl Jones (Gore Vidal's The Best Man) and James Corden (One Man, Two Guvnors) for the honour.
Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play title for her turn in Wit but she'll face stiff competition from Nina Arianda (Venus in Fur), Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow), Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and Linda Lavin (The Lyons).
Also landing mentions were new Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield for his feature role in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and David Alan Grier for his part in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.
The winners will be unveiled at the prizegiving ceremony, hosted by funnyman Neil Patrick Harris, on 10 June at The Beacon Theatre in New York City.
The main list of nominees is as follows:
Best Play:
Clybourne Park
Other Desert Cities
Peter and the Starcatcher
Venus in Fur
Best Musical:
Leap of Faith
Newsies
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Once
Best Book of a Musical:
Lysistrata Jones - Douglas Carter Beane
Newsies - Harvey Fierstein
Nice Work if You Can Get It - Joe Dipietro
Once - Enda Walsh
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre:
Bonnie & Clyde - Frank Wildhorn and Don Black
Newsies - Alan Menken and Jack Feldman
One Man, Two Guvnors - Grant Olding
Peter and the Starcatcher - Wayne Barker and Rick Elice
Best Revival of a Play:
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Gore Vidal's The Best Man
Master Class
Wit
Best Revival of a Musical:
Evita
Follies
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play:
James Corden - One Man, Two Guvnors
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
James Earl Jones - Gore Vidal's The Best Man
Frank Langella - Man and Boy
John Lithgow - The Columnist
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play:
Nina Arianda - Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett - End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing - Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin - The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon - Wit
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical:
Danny Burstein - Follies
Jeremy Jordan - Newsies
Steve Kazee - Once
Norm Lewis - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Ron Raines - Follies
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical:
Jan Maxwell - Follies
Audra McDonald - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Cristin Milioti - Once
Kelli O'Hara - Nice Work If You Can Get It
Laura Osnes - Bonnie & Clyde
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play:
Christian Borle - Peter and the Starcatcher
Michael Cumpsty - End of the Rainbow
Tom Edden - One Man, Two Guvnors
Andrew Garfield - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Jeremy Shamos - Clybourne Park
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play:
Linda Emond - Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Spencer Kayden - Don't Dress for Dinner
Celia Keenan-Bolger - Peter and the Starcatcher
Judith Light - Other Desert Cities
Condola Rashad - Stick Fly
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical:
Phillip Boykin - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Michael Cerveris - Evita
David Alan Grier -The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Michael McGrath - Nice Work If You Can Get It
Josh Young - Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical:
Elizabeth A. Davis - Once
Jayne Houdyshell - Follies
Judy Kaye - Nice Work if You Can Get It
Jessie Mueller - On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Da'Vine Joy Randolph - Ghost the Musical
Best Direction of a Play:
One Man, Two Guvnors - Nicholas Hytner
Clybourne Park - Pam MacKinnon
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman - Mike Nichols
Peter and the Starcatcher - Roger Rees and Alex Timbers
Best Direction of a Musical:
Newsies - Jeff Calhoun
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - Diane Paulus
Once - John Tiffany
Best Choreography:
Evita - Rob Ashford
Newsies - Christopher Gattelli
Once - Steven Hoggett
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall
Best Orchestrations:
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Bill Elliott
Once - Martin Lowe
Newsies - Danny Troob.
- 5/1/2012
- WENN
The 2012 Tony Award nominations were announced this morning by Kristin Chenoweth and Jim Parsons, with the musicals leading the pack. "Once" -- adapted from the popular indie film -- came out on top with 11 nominations, The Gershwins' "Porgy and Bess" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It," both also musicals, trailed close behind with 10 a piece, and "Follies" and "Newsies" took a respectable eight each.
"Peter and the Starcatcher" picked up nine nominations, the most for a play, edging out this year's closest thing to a favorite, Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," which gained seven. Philip Seymour Hoffman predictably earned a nod for his turn as Willy Loman in "Salesman," alongside fellow big names James Earl Jones ("The Best Man") and John Lithgow ("The Columnist"). Ricky Martin's divisive portrayal of Che in "Evita" got no love. "Evita," however, did snatch three nods, including one for best revival of a musical.
"Peter and the Starcatcher" picked up nine nominations, the most for a play, edging out this year's closest thing to a favorite, Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," which gained seven. Philip Seymour Hoffman predictably earned a nod for his turn as Willy Loman in "Salesman," alongside fellow big names James Earl Jones ("The Best Man") and John Lithgow ("The Columnist"). Ricky Martin's divisive portrayal of Che in "Evita" got no love. "Evita," however, did snatch three nods, including one for best revival of a musical.
- 5/1/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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