Tony Awards

Neil Patrick Harris to host Tonys for fourth time

Joyce Slaton — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:49:00 -0700

The charismatic actor/singer/dancer returns to the stage awards show for the June 9 broadcast. Broadway lovers lick lips in anticipation.

The curtain is closing on Alec Baldwin's Broadway show

Kristyn Burtt — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:08:00 -0700

Alec Baldwin is going to have plenty of time to get ready for baby. On Monday, producers of his Broadway play, Orphans, announced the early closing of the show.

2013 Tony nominations get Kinky

Krystal Clark — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:03:00 -0700

Spring is here and that means it's time for the 2013 Tony nominations. This year, Broadway was all about Kinky Boots, which received the most nods. It was closely followed by Matilda, Pippin and the classic, Cinderella.

Tony winner leaves play, put on vocal rest

Krystal Clark — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:53:00 -0700

Audra McDonald is taking a break. The female lead in the successful Broadway revival of Porgy and Bess has stepped away from the opera. Her biggest instrument is in need of some serious rest and relaxation.

Once more with feeling: 2012 Tony Award winners!

Krystal Clark — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 07:24:00 -0700

The 2012 Tony Awards have come and gone. The event brought out Hollywood stars such as Philip Seymour Hoffman, Andrew Garfield, John Lithgow, Hugh Jackman and James Earl Jones. Find out who walked away a winner at last night's ceremony.

Familiar faces dominate 2012 Tony Award nominations

Krystal Clark — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:08:00 -0700

The nominees for the 2012 Tony Awards have been revealed. The list is filled with film and TV stars including a Sex and the City alum, Darth Vader and Spider-Man. See who else made the cut for Broadway's biggest night!

Neil Patrick Harris is the Tony host with the most

Krystal Clark — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:50:00 -0700

The Tony Awards can't get enough Neil Patrick Harris. Once again, they've tapped the How I Met Your Mother star to host the annual ceremony. What tricks will the Emmy-winner have up his sleeve? You'll have to tune in to find out!

Steel Magnolias remake gets an all-black cast

Deanna Barnert — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:37:00 -0700

Steel Magnolias, the 1989 tearjerker, is getting a makeover. Lifetime's upcoming version will still be about a bunch of girlfriends in Louisiana, but will bring the story to the new millennium and will make one other very big change.

Hugh Jackman wants to be on Glee

Jenna Busch — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:11:00 -0700

Hugh Jackman is a triple threat: He acts, he sings, he dances...and he'd love to show that off on Glee. At the U.K. premiere of his new robot film Real Steel, Jackman revealed that he'd love to appear on the hit show.

Daily Celebrity Buzz for June 13th, 2011

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Check out today's top celebrity news from around the web including Tori Spelling, the Tony Awards, Pippa Middleton and much more!

Neil Patrick Harris 'raps up' the Tonys!

Deanna Barnert — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:43:00 -0700

Neil Patrick Harris wrapped up the 65th annual Tony Awards last night with, well, a rap! If you missed the show, NPH laid it all out for you and SheKnows has the clip and the lyrics.

Watch Neil Patrick Harris' hilarious Tonys opening performance

Kim Grundy — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:02:00 -0700

Neil Patrick Harris was the talk of the town after he nailed it as host of the 65th annual Tony Awards last night. In case you missed it, check out his opening performance guaranteed to bring on the LOLs!

South Park's Trey Parker accepts Best Musical Tony for The Book of Mormon

Kristin Watson — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:47:00 -0700

The Book of Mormon went into the Tony Awards leading the nominations and carrying high expectations of sweeping the categories. The satirical show from the creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, walked away with a multitude of trophies including Best Musical and Best Musical Direction.

2011 Tony Awards preview: Star-studded Broadway

Deanna Barnert — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:12:00 -0700

Neil Patrick Harris, Broadway and Hollywood are warming up for Sunday night's Tony Awards. Host with the most NPH will get in on the show's opening and closing numbers, while Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer, Christina Hendricks, Patti LuPone, Martha Plimpton and more will perform a number from Company. Tony-nominated Best Musicals and past winners are also set to perform. Tony presenters include Alec Baldwin, Jim Parsons, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kelsey Grammer, Harry Connick Jr. and more.

Neil Patrick Harris has a date with Tony

Kim Grundy — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:45:00 -0700

Neil Patrick Harris has been tapped to host the 65th annual Tony Awards! The actor is "stoked" to be hosting the ceremony for the second time.

Hollywood dominates Tony Awards nominations

Deanna Barnert — Tue, 03 May 2011 13:16:00 -0700

Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees this morning, May 3. Hollywood players like Al Pacino, Edie Falco, Vanessa Redgrave, Billy Crudup, John Benjamin Hickey, Tammy Blanchard, Ellen Barkin, John Larroquette, Judith Light, Bobby Cannavale and Patti LuPone made the grade on stage to land nominations. Book of Mormon, from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, leads the way with 14 nominations.

Bret Michaels sues Tony Awards for injury

Caroline Goddard — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:33:00 -0700

Bret Michaels is suing over an injury suffered at the 2009 Tony Awards, stating it more than likely caused his brain hemorrhage.

Tony Award winners

Kristin Watson — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:01:00 -0700

Hollywood celebrities and Broadway’s brightest came together to celebrate the 64th annual Tony Awards as Red and Fences won big, while American Idiot and Catherine Zeta-Jones also shined.

Tony nominations showcase Hollywood celebs

Deanna Barnert — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:01:00 -0700

Glee's Lea Michele announced the 64th Annual Tony nominations, alongside Jeff Daniels, and the list is chock full of big-name stars. Nominated stars from the screen include Denzel Washington, Jude Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kelsey Grammer and Scarlett Johansson. Other honored heavy hitters include Green Day, Jay-Z and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith.