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'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe bags his 1st Tony Award
"Succession" star Jeremy Strong won best lead actor in a play for his role in the Henrik Ibsen play "Enemy of the People," and Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his starring role in the Harry Potter movie franchise, won best featured actor for "Merrily We Roll Along."
Jeopardy! New Pop Culture Spin-Off: Streaming, topics, how to audition & more
"Pop Culture Jeopardy," is designed to honor those whose expertise lies more in pop culture trivia than in academic subjects. The announcement of "Pop Culture Jeopardy" came to light during Amazon's recent presentation on May 14, 2024.
Tony Awards 2024: Ariana DeBose to host for third year in a row
Ariana DeBose, a renowned theater artist and Academy Award winner, is set to host the Tony Awards for the third consecutive year. The event will take place at Lincoln Center, marking a new location for the prestigious awards show. DeBose, known for her hosting prowess and choreography skills, expressed excitement about collaborating with the team to create an unforgettable celebration of Broadway's achievements.
Barbie turns 65: Exploring a journey of diversity and inclusivity
Barbie, the iconic doll, celebrates her 65th anniversary with a remarkable evolution towards diversity and inclusivity. Originally modelled after a Eurocentric beauty ideal, Barbie now comes in various skin tones, body shapes, and hairstyles, reflecting a more inclusive world. Despite criticisms in the past, Barbie has embraced change and cultural shifts, becoming a fashion icon and inspiring generations.
Oscar contender 'Oppenheimer' dominates SAG Awards with multiple wins
"Oppenheimer," the historical epic depicting the race to build the atomic bomb, triumphed at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, further cementing its position as a frontrunner for the upcoming Oscars. The film secured top honors including Best Movie Cast, with lead actor Cillian Murphy and co-star Robert Downey Jr. also receiving accolades.
'Black-ish' star Anthony Anderson tapped to host next month's Emmys ceremony
The ceremony was delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, and Anderson's role as Andre on 'Black-ish'. His executive producer position on the show has earned 11 Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
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Peter White: 'All My Children' actor dies at 86
Renowned actor Peter White, recognized for his roles in the ABC soap opera All My Children and the original stage production of The Boys in the Band, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. White succumbed to melanoma at his Los Angeles residence.
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin bring 'Cabaret' to life on Broadway
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin are set to star in the Broadway production of "Cabaret" at the August Wilson Theatre. Directed by Rebecca Frecknall, the immersive show will transport audiences to the decadent world of Weimar Germany. With its immersive setting and themes of courage and resilience, the production promises to be a captivating experience. Performances begin on April 1, 2024, and theater enthusiasts can expect a riveting journey through love and identity.
London: Muslim women assaulted on buses in Ealing, Hammersmith, Westminster, Hounslow. Know in detail
Metropolitan Police is probing the incidents of assaulting Muslim women on the London bus network in the areas of Ealing, Hammersmith, Westminster, and Hounslow. No one has been arrested so far.
Who was Jimmy Buffett? Margaritaville singer, businessman, sailor and pilot, passes away
Veteran singer Jimmy Buffett died peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by family and friends. Jimmy Buffett’s net worth was $1 billion. Here’s all you need to know about him.
Broadway actor Clifton Oliver, known for 'Lion King' and 'In the Heights,' passes away at 47
Clifton Oliver, recognized for roles in 'The Lion King' and 'In the Heights,' has died at 47. His sister, Roxy Hall, announced his passing on Facebook, mentioning he spent six weeks in the hospital and hospice prior.
Tony Awards kick off with plenty of athletic Broadway razzle-dazzle, despite writers' strike
An exciting, hectic opening number down the aisle gave a jolt of electricity to what is usually an upbeat, safe and chummy night.
Disney ropes in Tony Award-winning director Thomas Kail for live-action 'Moana' movie
The movie will mark Kail's feature narrative directorial debut after he directing episodes of shows such as 'Grease: Live' and 'Fosse/Verdon'.
Barbara Kingsolver, Hernan Diaz share fiction Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer board hailed "English" as "a quietly powerful play about four Iranian adults preparing for an English language exam in a storefront school near Tehran, where family separations and travel restrictions drive them to learn a new language that may alter their identities and also represent a new life."
Tony Award nominations: 'Some Like It Hot' leads with 13 nods
The musical comes at a time when trans rights are under attack and its message of self-acceptance and respect for all was echoed across Broadway, from a revival of 'Parade' to a Black actor-led 'Death of a Salesman' to the new play 'Ain't No Mo' and new musical 'Kimberly Akimbo'.
Frank Galati, pivotal figure in Chicago's theatre community and Tony Award-winner, dies at 79
Galati's long career also included directing at the Metropolitan Opera and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
KPOP on Broadway after only 17 official performances, the musical announces its end date
KPOP was launched on Broadway, but after 17 shows, the musical will be entirely out on December 11.
Nicole Kidman bids $100,000 for Hugh Jackman’s signed hat, receives standing ovation at Broadway’s 'The Music Man'
Nicole Kidman received a standing ovation at Broadway’s “The Music Man” after she bid $100,000 for a hat signed by Hugh Jackman.
Broadway icon and 'Murder She Wrote' star Angela Lansbury dies at 96
She reportedly passed away in her sleep.
How 'Come from Away' is preparing for the 9/11 anniversary? Read to know
The cast and crew of the musical "Come From Away" are ready to honor the 9/11 anniversary by giving back to the community. Here's how they'll be leaving a memory behind.
James Rado, who co-created groundbreaking hippie musical 'Hair,' dies at 90
Rado died Tuesday night in New York City of cardio respiratory arrest.
Oscar winner Ariana DeBose to host the 75th edition of Tony Awards
The event will air live on CBS and will stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
'DDLJ' to make Broadway debut, Aditya Chopra will direct the musical
SRK & Kajol-starrer 'DDLJ' is considered one of the landmark films in Indian cinema.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Freestyle Love Supreme', David Byrne's 'American Utopia', and The Broadway Advocacy Coalition to get Special Tony Awards
The awards are given to productions that don't fit in competitive categories.
Unseen posters of 'The Lion King', 'Matilda' and more by Frank Verlizzo on sale to help theatre community
Letting the world see your failures is usually something most people try to avoid.
Tony Awards to go digital for 2020 ceremony
The event was originally set to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7.
The Big Apple all set for the new normal, New York museums, galleries to reopen from August 24
The reopening does not include performing arts venues.
After Cannes & Coachella, Tony Awards for Broadway theatre fall victim to pandemic, postponed indefinitely
Broadway theatres were closed two weeks ago as part of the effort to contain the spread of the disease.
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