5 takeaways from the 2024 Tony Awards
There were very few surprises during Sunday's Tony Awards, except for one: best musical. The final award of the night went to The Outsiders, the adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s beloved book.
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How to watch the Tony Awards on Sunday
The Tony Awards are Sunday. How do you watch them? Who's performing? We have the answers.
Tony nominee Jocelyn Bioh puts braiders centerstage
This week, Brittany Luse sits down with playwright Jocelyn Bioh, whose new play, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, is up for five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play. The two discuss Bioh's unique approach to comedy, what it took to bring a hair affair to Broadway, and how to find humor in dark situations.
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Want to be featured on the show? Record your response to Brittany's question at the end of 'Hey Brittany' via voice memo and send it to ibam@npr.org.
'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Awards with 13 nominations each
It was a crowded Tony Award season this year, with 36 eligible musicals and plays opening on Broadway stages.
6 takeaways from the 2023 Tony Awards
The theater was sweltering. There was no script. And yet it was a swift, entertaining show.
Tony Awards 2023: Here's the list of major winners with photos
History was made, as Alex Newell became the first nonbinary actor to win a Tony and J. Harrison Ghee the second. We'll be updating this winners list throughout the night.
Where to watch Broadway's Tony Awards on Sunday night
The 76th annual Tony Awards are Sunday, with performances from the top Broadway musicals.
'Some Like It Hot' leads with 13 Tony Award nominations
J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot) and Alex Newell (Shucked) are the first nonbinary actors to be nominated for Tonys, and today's announcement also highlighted three plays which have won Pulitzers.
A prominent Broadway costume designer is accused of sexual abuse
William Ivey Long is an iconic presence on Broadway, designing costumes for shows such as Diana: The Musical and Chicago. Now two men have accused the former Tony Awards chairman of sexual abuse.
Highlights From The Tony Awards
Moulin Rouge! The Musical took home 10 awards, including the night's biggest: Best musical. The Inheritance won for best play, and A Soldier's Play for best revival.