Category: Theater
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2016 Tony Awards Recap – ‘Hamilton’ is One Win Shy of Tying Record Set By ‘The Producers’
Melanie Votaw recaps the 2016 Tony Awards – it was almost the “Hamiltony’s,” but not quite. The show won 11 trophies – just one shy of the record held by “The Producers.”
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What You Can Expect From the Tony Awards – Beyond ‘Hamilton’
There will be a lot more to the Tony’s Sunday night than “Hamilton” – Barbra anyone?
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Interview: Broadway/Disney Lyricist Glenn Slater Talks ‘School of Rock,’ ‘Galavant’ & More – Pt. 1
Lyricist Glenn Slater talks working with Alan Menken and writing such pieces as Broadway’s “School of Rock,” TV’s “Galavant,” the Disney film “Tangled,” and more. This is part 1 of 2.
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Interview: Broadway/Disney Lyricist Glenn Slater Talks ‘School of Rock,’ ‘Galavant’ & More – Pt. 2
Lyricist Glenn Slater talks working with Alan Menken and writing such pieces as Broadway’s “School of Rock,” TV’s “Galavant,” the Disney film “Tangled,” and more. This is part 2 of 2.
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Photo Gallery: ‘Hamilton’s’ Tony Award Nominees Gather for Press Junket
Melanie Votaw photographs the Tony Award nominees from the smash musical “Hamilton” at the annual Tony nominee press junket in New York City.
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Photo Gallery: 2016 Tony Nominees Gather for Press Junket
Melanie Votaw photographs the 2016 Tony Award nominees at their annual press junket in New York City.
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Melanie Votaw Gives Her Take on the 2016 Tony Award Nominations
Melanie Votaw is both happy and perplexed by the 2016 Tony Award nominations, which were announced this morning. The Tony Awards show airs on CBS at 8/7c on June 12th with James Corden as host.
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RED CARPET PHOTOS: Sierra Boggess, Alex Brightman at ‘School of Rock the Musical’ Opening Night
Check out Paula Schwartz’ celebrity photos of the star-studded opening night of “School of Rock the Musical,” including Sierra Boggess and Alex Brightman.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Makes Surprise Appearance at ‘School of Rock’ Musical
Andrew Lloyd Webber made a surprise appearance at last week’s “School of Rock” on Broadway. Paula Schwartz was there.
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Keira Knightley’s Broadway Debut Interrupted By Crazed Suitor
Keira Knightley’s Broadway debut was interrupted tonight by a crazed suitor who shouted a marriage proposal and threw roses from the balcony.
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Star-Studded Memorial Service Pays Tribute to Roger Rees in New York
Melanie Votaw reports on the moving and star-studded memorial service held on Broadway on Sept. 21, 2015 to celebrate the life and work of Roger Rees
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Tony Awards Recap: It was a Tony Travelogue – Paris, England, Thailand & New York, New York
Melanie Votaw recaps the Tony Awards and its travelogue with an opinionated look at the Broadway season and a celebration of its unprecedented number of female winners in usually under-represented categories.