3 Big Takeaways From 2017 Tonys
There weren't many surprises from this year's Tony Awards ceremony, which handed "Dear Evan Hansen" its expected win for best new musical and saw major acting trophies go to Ben Platt ("Dear Evan…
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Controversial ‘Julius Caesar’ Play Opens to Standing Ovation in Central Park
The Public Theater’s new Free Shakespeare in the Park production of “Julius Caesar,” which has stirred controversy with its depiction of a Trump-like Caesar, opened Monday night to a supportive crowd…
Public Theater Stands Behind Trump-Inspired ‘Julius Caesar’
The Public Theater, the longtime New York nonprofit currently taking fire for its Free Shakespeare in the Park production of “Julius Caesar,” has responded to the outcry by refusing to back down. “We…
Entertainment Industry Reacts to Sponsors Withdrawing Funding From Trump-Like ‘Julius Caesar’
Two major sponsors, Bank of America and Delta Airlines, have withdrawn funding from the Public Theater over a Shakespeare in the Park production of “Julius Caesar” that clearly invokes the Trump…
Tony Awards: Secrets From Inside the Room — And the After-Parties
About six million people watched the Tony Awards Sunday night on CBS — but a live audience of only about 6,000 caught the show from inside the room itself. Here’s what you missed if you weren’t…
Tony Snubs: 5 Big Surprises From the 2017 Awards
In a year without a “Hamilton,” the races for the 2017 Tony Awards had seemed fraught with unpredictably. But while there were a couple of dark horses (“Come From Away,” “A Doll’s House, Part 2”)…
Tonys: Access Entertainment Makes Broadway Part of the Portfolio
Access Entertainment, the banner launched last year by Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries, made headturning investments in film and TV right out of the gate. But theater is part of the equation too…
Tony Predictions: Who Will Win — and Who Might Upset
Broadway fortune tellers had it so easy last year: For every awards-season prediction, they could just point to “Hamilton.” In contrast, the 2017 race for the Tony Awards feels nearly impossible to…
Tonys: Casting Directors Rally in Front of Radio City to Get Broadway’s Attention
A group of some of the most-employed casting directors in the New York theater industry led a rally in front of Radio City Music Hall Thursday morning as part of an ongoing public effort to secure…
The Tonys: Secrets of the Campaign Trail With Bette Midler, ‘Evan Hansen’ and More
On a Friday afternoon last month, Bette Midler stood on a dais in the ballroom of a Times Square Marriott and addressed a crowd of Broadway actors, producers, awards nominees, and — most importantly…
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Duo Pasek & Paul on Addressing Teen Suicide With Sensitivity
When hit Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” turned a spotlight on teen suicide and the challenges of responsibly telling stories about it, Broadway fans took note, because “Dear Evan Hansen” — the…
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