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Elton John Musical 'Tammy Faye' Closes After Just Five Disastrous Days

The play with music by John and lyrics by Jake Shears is based on the life of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.
Eddie Redmayne Gets Brutally Roasted Online After His 'Cabaret' Performance At 2024 Tonys

Eddie Redmayne has been heavily criticized on social media after his performance at the 2024 Tony Awards.
2024 Tony Awards Winners: 'The Outsiders', 'Merrily We Roll Along,' 'Hell's Kitchen,' More!

Check out the winners of the 2024 Tony Awards! As the 2023-2024 Broadway season comes to a close, the 2024 Tony Awards celebrated the brilliance and excellence of live theatre in the past year last June 16, 2024, at the Lincoln Center in New York.
Jonathan Groff Is Reduced to Tears After Winning His First-Ever Tony Award

Jonathan Groff won his first Tony Award after three nominations. Jonathan Groff was reduced to tears when he won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Merrily We Roll Along.
Ariana DeBose Honors Chita Rivera in Moving 'West Side Story' Tribute at 2024 Tonys

Ariana DeBose made a poignant tribute to Chita Rivera at the 2024 Tony Awards. The 2024 Tony Awards mounted a poignant tribute to the late Chita Rivera through Ariana DeBose.
‘Hello, I’m Dolly’ Musical Based on Dolly Parton’s Life Coming to Broadway: Who Will Play the Country Star?

Dolly Parton has finally announced the title of her upcoming Broadway musical about her life that will launch in 2026.
The Cast of Broadway's 'Suffs' Detail 'Profound' Experience of Marching Into the Recording Studio

The all-female Broadway cast of Suffs has marched into the recording studio for their Original Broadway Cast Album, and Atlantic Records is raising the curtain. Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the companion to the Tony-nominated musical from Shaina Taub, is out now. The recording experience turned out to be a "profound" experience for cast members Tsilala Brock and Kim Blanck.
Ben Platt Recalls How He 'Got Incredibly Scared' in Huge Stage Fright Moment in 2019

Ben Platt details the time he got stage fright in 2019. Despite being a seasoned performer, Ben Platt detailed a time in 2019 when he experienced severe stage fright.
Ariana DeBose to Host the Tony Awards for the 3rd Time in a Row

Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose will be hosting the 2024 Tony Awards. Ariana DeBose is returning as the host of the Tony Awards, after hosting the biggest night for Broadway twice in the past already.
Andrew Barth Feldman Approved of Reneé Rapp as His 'Little Shop of Horrors' Co-Star: Here's Who It Is Instead

While "No Hard Feelings" star Andrew Barth Feldman has his opening night in "Little Shop of Horrors" with "Modern Family" alum Sarah Hyland tonight, he once thought Reneé Rapp would "shatter the Earth" as Audrey in the musical.
Here's Why Billy Porter Will Be Honored With the 2024 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award

Billy Porter will be the 15th artist to receive the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award. Billy Porter is known for his talent, charisma, and passion for helping the LGBTQ+ community.
Darren Criss Says He is 'Culturally Queer' After Playing Gay 'Glee' Character

Glee star Darren Criss is saying that he is "culturally queer," discussing how growing up in gay communities helped him prepare to play LGBT+ characters in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.