Tony Awards

That cool Tony Awards moment when Jay-Z joined Alicia Keys? Turns out it wasn’t live

Jay-Z’s electrifying reunion with Alicia Keys on what appeared to be a live duet of “Empire State of Mind” at the Tony Awards was actually pre-taped, a show official who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly told The Associated Press.

Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upset

See the winners of the Tony Awards, where women made strides

Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Ron Simons dies at 63

Tony Award host Ariana DeBose says viewers should expect a ‘full Broadway experience’

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“The Outsiders” wins best musical and “Stereophonic” best play at Tony Awards; Jeremy Strong and Daniel Radcliffe take home acting awards; Angelina Jolie, Eddie Redmayne, Idina Menzel among the stars walking red carpet. (June 17)

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At the Tony Awards, a veteran host with plenty of stars and songs on tap

The Tony Awards are Sunday with a familiar host and a new venue, Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater in Manhattan.

The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip

The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a Baltimore-based actor, educator, choreographer and Broadway veteran who has created arts opportunities for everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens.

Jessica Stone, who knits Broadway and circus in thrilling ‘Water for Elephants,’ enjoys a Tony nod

You don’t initially see a full elephant at the Broadway musical “Water for Elephants.” It’s more like a tease. First come a pair of enormous ears. Then a trunk.

Sarah Pidgeon finds her voice, her inner rock god and a Tony nomination in Broadway’s ‘Stereophonic’

Sarah Pidgeon is making her Broadway debut this season in a celebrated, thoughtful show about how art is created. And getting her first Tony Award nomination.

Kecia Lewis in Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ delivers the soul and earns a Tony Award nomination

It’s fitting that Kecia Lewis has had her most successful theater season while playing a mentor. The Broadway veteran portrays the formidable piano teacher Miss Liza Jane in “Hell’s Kitchen” who inspires the show’s young heroine to embrace music.

How Rita Moreno uses honors like an upcoming public television award to further her philanthropy

Rita Moreno says it was always in her nature to be generous – to hold doors for people and help lighten a mother’s load if she was struggling with shopping bags and children.

Alicia Keys, Brian d’Arcy James, Daniel Radcliffe and more react to earning Tony Award nominations

Some reactions from Tony Award nominees on Tuesday included Alicia Keys, who says she was unable to speak after her semi-autobiographical show “Hell’s Kitchen” earned 13 nods, and veteran star Brian d’Arcy James who says: “These are very, very special moments.”

Select list of nominees for 2024 Tony Awards

A total of 28 shows earned a Tony Award nomination or more Tuesday, with the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom, each earning a leading 13 nods.

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Stereophonic’ lead Tony Award nominations, 2 shows honoring creativity’s spark

Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday.

Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for the third straight time

It’s a new location but the same host for the Tony Awards. Ariana DeBose will make it three in a row as MC of theater’s most watched event, which this year moves uptown to Lincoln Center.

Elton John achieves rare EGOT status with Emmy win for Dodger Stadium farewell concert special

Elton John has achieved the monumental EGOT status. The famed British singer-pianist secured an Emmy Award on Monday night for outstanding variety special (live) for his Disney+ special “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.”

The 2024 Tony Awards set June 16 ceremony with a new location at Lincoln Center

Theater fans, mark your calendars: This season’s Tony Awards will take place on June 16 at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Many Broadway shows see box office jumps after Tonys exposure

New Broadway musicals “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Shucked,” “Some Like It Hot” and “& Juliet” — as well as the play “Leopoldstadt” — all saw nice bumps at their box offices after the Tony Award telecast.

Tony Awards telecast makes inclusive history and puts on quite a show despite Hollywood strike

The intimate, funny-sad musical “Kimberly Akimbo” nudged aside more splashier rivals on Sunday to win the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on a night when Broadway flexed its muscle in the face of Hollywood writers’ strike and fully embraced trans-rights with history-making winners.

Inside the Tony Awards: No script, but plenty of song, dance, high spirits and history

There was plenty of uncertainty in the run-up to this year’s Tony Awards, which at one point seemed unlikely to happen at all due to the Hollywood writer’s strike.

A Tony Awards like no other, really. Strike leaves Broadway stars to rely on their ‘live’ muscles

NEW YORK (AP) — There are a lot of questions surrounding this year’s Tony Awards — and not just about who might win.

Tony Award-nominated Betsy Wolfe on '& Juliet': ‘This was the story I wanted to tell’

NEW YORK (AP) — One recent day, Broadway star Betsy Wolfe was up at 4 a.m. to perform on “Good Morning America.”

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II earns a Tony Award nomination for ‘Topdog/Underdog’

NEW YORK (AP) — Yahya Abdul-Mateen II first encountered the play “Topdog/Underdog” in college, performing a section as a favor for a student director who needed actors for a showcase.

Tony Award-nominee Sara Bareilles sees a future with both stage work and her music

NEW YORK (AP) — When Sara Bareilles signed on for a two-week, stripped down production of “Into the Woods” off-Broadway, she had no idea the adventure would lead to Broadway and a Tony Award nomination.

Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award

The special Tony Award that honors educators will go this year to a drama teacher in Florida who has closed the gap between the deaf and hearing worlds.

Jordan Donica, Tony Award nominee for ‘Camelot,’ is Broadway’s rising star

NEW YORK (AP) — When Jordan Donica was about 9 or 10, his aunt took him to New York City with a mission: Get the notion of making it on Broadway out of his system.

Jodie Comer scales heights on Broadway in ‘Prima Facie,’ a play that challenges the legal system

NEW YORK (AP) — The script for the play “Prima Facie” didn’t languish after landing in Jodie Comer’s inbox.

Striking Hollywood writers vow not to picket Tony Awards, opening the door to some kind of show

Striking members of the Writers Guild of America have said they will not picket next month’s Tony Awards telecast, clearing a thorny issue facing show organizers and opening the door for some sort of Broadway razzle-dazzle.

‘Some Like It Hot’ leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods

“Some Like It Hot,” a musical adaptation of the cross-dressing movie comedy that starred Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, has waltzed away Tuesday with the most number of Tony Award nominations.

Select list of nominees for 2023 Tony Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Select nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards, announced Tuesday.

Best Musical: “& Juliet,” “Kimberly Akimbo,” “New York, New York,” “Shucked,” “Some Like It Hot.”

Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for 2nd consecutive year

Ariana DeBose’s stint as host of last year’s Tony Awards went so well she’s been asked to return this year.

Broadway’s ‘Parade’ fights hatred both onstage and off

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s so much darkness awaiting Ben Platt in his new Broadway role these days that he’s countered with a dash of brightness.

Broadway musical ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ creates upside-down world

NEW YORK (AP) — The seed for one of the best musicals on Broadway this season sprang from an off-hand comment.

Broadway writer of '& Juliet’ builds show with huge pop hits

NEW YORK (AP) — We first see Juliet in the Capulet tomb, devastated. She’s wakes up to see her Romeo dead.

Mark your calendars, theater lovers: Tony Awards are June 11

The producers of the Tony Awards have set June 11 for the show that celebrates the best of Broadway and are setting it in a new location, more than a hundred blocks north of the theater district.