The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center was a full house for the 24-hour musicals performance. The 24-hour musical made its debut Monday, June 17th, 2019 in NYC as it celebrated its 24th anniversary.
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The 73rd Annual Tony Awards Tackles Diversity, Inclusion, and Relevancy
The 73rd Annual Tony Awards, airing last Sunday, brought diversity and inclusion to the forefront, with moving speeches by winners and presenters alike. Nominees and special guests walked the rainbow-themed red carpet, honoring the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and Pride Month with an array of hand-painted roses.
Showstopping “Hadestown” won eight Tony Awards, including Best New Musical, garnering the most wins for the night. The production also had the highest total number of nominations with 14.
The Tony Awards made history tonight with two winners breaking barriers: Jessica Paz, the first woman to win for Best Sound Design of a Musical for her work with Hadestown, and actress Ali Stroker as the first actress who uses a wheelchair to win for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!.
Broadway descends on Radio City Music Hall to celebrate this year’s performances in plays and musicals, with host James Corden.Β Fans crowded on the corner of 50th Street and 6th Avenue to catch a glimpse of the star-studded red carpet that was adorned with real hand-painted rainbow hued roses in honor of Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.
Roundabout Theatre Company’s ‘Toni Stone’ Play Knocks It Out Of The Park For The Negro League Baseball Legend
Roundabout Theatre Company unhinges the silence surrounding the trophies and excellence of the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro League, Toni Stone.
The 2019 Chita Rivera Awards took place last night at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Theater Review: ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Musical is the Most Electrifying Show on Broadway
Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The TemptationsΒ musical is the most electrifying show on Broadway!
Theater Review: ‘Frozen’
FrozenΒ the Broadway MusicalΒ stillΒ remains the perfect remedy to a frosty February day one year after its premiere. Based on the 2013 film, the infectious musical draws from an all-star leading cast to bring a beloved family classic to life onstage.
‘Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical’ Hits The Town Hall Stage for Super Bowl Sunday Performance
On February 3, Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical hit The Town Hall stage for a one-time performance in the middle of Super Bowl Sunday.Β