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Our 2024 Tony Awards Picks
“Let’s delve into the standout contenders across major categories, offering our predictions for the winners of some of the major Tony Awards. Get ready for an exciting look at the best of Broadway!”
Misunderstood Musicals: "Anyone Can Whistle"
“Scenes and numbers are timeless as most of them still easily resonate today in regard to things happening within our world. It’s just too bad the show really didn’t have a chance back then.”
A Big Thank You to Set Designers
“Set design has the power to elevate the theatrical experience to a fantastical level, or just bring us into another’s daily existence. Whether it be lavish or simple, the stage is a powerful visual tool. To stage designers everywhere, I salute you.”
Is Fitness Icon Richard Simmons coming to Broadway?
“According to a social media post by the fitness guru, there is interest in potentially bringing a show to Broadway that would encourage people to exercise during the performance.”
George Clooney to make his Broadway debut
George Clooney will make his Broadway acting debut next year in a stage adaptation of his film, “Good Night, and Good Luck.”
Breaking down the Tonys: Best Direction of a Musical
“With the Tony Awards right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to break down each category. Let’s discuss the nominees, predict some winners, and discuss who may have deserved to be on the list. Today, we’re moving on to Best Direction of a Musical.”
Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut This Fall
“Robert Downey Jr. will make his Broadway debut this fall, starring in Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar's newest play, MCNEAL, at Lincoln Center Theater. Bartlett Sher will direct.”
Breaking down the Tonys: Best Choreography
“With the Tony Awards right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to break down each category. Today, we’re continuing with Best Choreography.”
How ‘Show Boat’ Changed Broadway
“In academic circles, for very specific reasons, “Show Boat” is, inarguably, the most important, influential musical ever written.”
Breaking down the Tonys: Best Orchestrations
“With the Tony Awards right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to break down each category. Let’s discuss the nominees, predict some winners, and discuss who may have deserved to be on the list. Today, let’s kick things off with Best Orchestrations”
Broadway Star fires back at critic of his Tony Nomination
“In the midst of the fervor surrounding the recent Tony Award nominations, one Broadway star is at the center of a social media situation. Roger Bart, celebrated for his captivating performance in ‘Back to the Future’, took to Twitter to address criticism regarding his latest Tony nomination.”
'The Heart of Rock and Roll' reviews prove "fun" musicals work
“‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’" is a refreshing reminder of the sheer joy and exhilaration that can be found in a lighthearted, feel-good production.”