NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died … Read more
NEW YORK — Get ready to say willkommen to the next stars to enter the Kit Kat Club on Broadway — Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho, Producers of the Tony Award-nominated revival revealed Wednesday that Lambert, the singer-songwriter who has fronted Queen, and Cravalho, the voice of the title character in Disney’s animated musical film … Read more
Like most sound designers, Cody Spencer has lived his professional life behind the scenes, having built a career from the backstages of theaters and other performance venues on both sides of the Atlantic. His aversion to being in the spotlight was made apparent at the 2024 Tony Awards last month, when he inadvertently dropped an … Read more
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — “People, stop texting me!” pleaded Kecia Lewis, with comic exasperation. The veteran Broadway performer had just won her first Tony award in a 40-year career, for the Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” and was trying to read her acceptance speech off her phone. But she was being distracted … Read more
Jonathan Groff thanked his family for backing his love for theater in a touching acceptance speech after his first-ever Tony Award win on Sunday. The actor and singer, who previously received Tony nominations for his roles in “Spring Awakening” and “Hamilton,” won Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his portrayal of … Read more
Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne proved that red carpet style is in their DNA with complementary fits at the 77th Tony Awards on Sunday. Angelina rocked a stunning, strapless green velvet Atelier Versace gown and matching shrug while Vivienne ― one of Angelina and Brad Pitt’s six children ― donned a white collared shirt … Read more
Alicia Keys, “Stereophonic” and the late Stephen Sondheim are poised to win big at the 2024 Tony Awards, otherwise known as Broadway’s biggest night. By all accounts, it’s been a robust ― some might say overstuffed ― season for live theater. But as the Tony Awards kicked off at New York’s Lincoln Center on Sunday, … Read more
Style was center stage at Sunday’s Tony Awards in New York City. There was no shortage of drama during the event at the Big Apple’s Lincoln Center, where people celebrated the best plays, musicals and performers from Broadway’s 2023-2024 season. Opening the red carpet was the evening’s host, Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, who dazzled in … Read more
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana DeBose promises Sunday’s Tony Awards will move “like a Broadway show.” “This is Broadway’s biggest night. Why not give the people at home even more of a Broadway experience?” the Academy Award winner and Tony nominee told The Associated Press on Thursday. “Our show is going to … Read more
Ariana DeBose said she never foresaw herself hosting the Tony Awards but, after Sunday’s ceremony, she’s open to taking a step back from the gig. “I am really craving being back on stage, in a larger way than simply hosting the Tonys,” the Academy Award and Golden Globe winner told People magazine. “And for that … Read more
