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Broadway Reacts in Song: 2026 Tony Musical Nominees Speak Out
entertainment23 days ago

Broadway Reacts in Song: 2026 Tony Musical Nominees Speak Out

The 2026 Tony nominations for musical categories were announced May 5, prompting a roundup of heartfelt reactions from nominees across Ragtime, Chess, Schmigadoon!, The Lost Boys, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titaníque, and The Rocky Horror Show, with stars like Sam Tutty, Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Marla Mindelle, Sara Chase, André De Shields, and Nicholas Christopher expressing gratitude, elation, and pride ahead of the June 7 ceremony.

Beau and Mexodus Tie for Drama Desk Nods as Nominations Ruled 2026
entertainment1 month ago

Beau and Mexodus Tie for Drama Desk Nods as Nominations Ruled 2026

Beau the Musical and Mexodus lead the 2026 Drama Desk Award nominations with 10 nods each, the most of the season, while Ragtime and The Balusters dominate Broadway/Off-Broadway nominations in multiple categories. The ceremony is May 17 at Town Hall, hosted by Marla Mindelle, with a full list of nominees spanning Outstanding Play, Musical, Revivals, technical awards, and more.

Every Brilliant Thing Leads Broadway Box Office as Tony Season Winds Down
theater1 month ago

Every Brilliant Thing Leads Broadway Box Office as Tony Season Winds Down

Broadway’s newest shows are proving strong at the box office as the Tony season closes: Every Brilliant Thing posted about $1.64 million to rank fourth, behind Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Hamilton, and The Lion King, with Moulin Rouge! boosted by Megan Thee Stallion. The Death of a Salesman revival also saw a jump in average ticket price (about $140). Overall, Broadway grossed $40.37 million across 40 shows, roughly 90% full and up over 3% from the prior week, with the season still on track to set a new box-office record as nominations are announced.

entertainment7 months ago

Bill Condon Highlights the Hidden Love for Musicals

Bill Condon, a renowned filmmaker known for musicals like Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast, discusses his passion for adapting musicals to film, the challenges of the genre, and his upcoming projects, including Kiss of the Spider Woman, which explores themes of gender fluidity and political repression. He emphasizes that people secretly love musicals and highlights the importance of permission and fantasy in enjoying them, while also reflecting on the genre's fluctuating popularity and his approach to reviving classic musicals.

entertainment8 months ago

Paul Mescal's Heartfelt Journey from Breakup to Beatles Legend

Paul Mescal, known for his emotionally intense roles, is portrayed as a soulful and deeply sensitive actor who loves music, musicals, and exploring profound human emotions, all while maintaining a charming, well-adjusted persona off-screen. The article highlights his career, personal depth, and upcoming projects, emphasizing his desire to connect through vulnerability and artistic expression.

2025 Tony Awards: Predictions, Performances, and Streaming Highlights
entertainment11 months ago

2025 Tony Awards: Predictions, Performances, and Streaming Highlights

The 2025 Tony Awards are expected to see wins for 'Maybe Happy Ending' as best new musical and 'Sunset Boulevard' as best musical revival, with close races in acting categories. 'Maybe Happy Ending' has a strong lead due to its original story and innovative production, while 'Sunset Boulevard' is favored for its transformative staging. The best play and play revival categories are highly competitive, with no clear frontrunners, and the leading actress in a musical race remains too close to call between Audra McDonald and Nicole Scherzinger.

arts1 year ago

2025 Tony Awards: Predictions, Winners, and How to Watch Live

A statistical model based on historical data, precursor awards, critic predictions, and betting markets forecasts the winners of the 78th Tony Awards, highlighting favorites like 'Maybe Happy Ending' and 'Oh, Mary!', with predictions spanning categories from best play to technical awards, and noting the potential for a South Korean show to win best musical.

'Wicked' Breaks Records with $15M+ Monday, Outshines 'Gladiator II'
entertainment1 year ago

'Wicked' Breaks Records with $15M+ Monday, Outshines 'Gladiator II'

The musical film "Wicked" set a new November Monday box-office record with $15.8 million, surpassing previous records held by films like "Frozen II" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." After four days, its domestic total reached $128.1 million, marking the best opening for a Broadway musical adaptation. Additionally, it was confirmed that stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received equal pay for their roles. Meanwhile, "Gladiator II" earned $5.5 million on Monday, and "Moana 2" previews are underway, anticipating a strong Thanksgiving opening.

entertainment1 year ago

'Wicked' Breaks November Box Office Records with $16M Monday

The film adaptation of 'Wicked' set a new November record with $15.8 million in Monday ticket sales, surpassing the previous record held by 'Frozen II'. Directed by Jon M. Chu, 'Wicked' has amassed $128.3 million domestically and is nearing $200 million globally. 'Gladiator II' also performed well, earning $5.5 million on Monday. The Thanksgiving week is proving lucrative for theaters, with 'Moana 2' expected to debut with record-breaking numbers, contributing to a strong holiday box office performance.