Category Archives: Awards

2021 Kennedy Center Honors

Posted on July 24, 2021 by boz

The Kennedy Center has announced its 44th class of honorees, and musical theater alums were well represented among them. This year’s five performing artists are opera singer Justino Díaz, writer-producer Berry Gordy, Tony-nominated producer Lorne Michaels, Tony-winning actress Bette Midler, … Continue reading →

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Milan Interntional Musical Festival

Posted on July 18, 2021 by boz

Whoopi Goldberg has announced the creation of Festival Internazionale del Musical, a global celebration of musical theater to premiere next summer in Milan, Italy. Goldberg sits on the festival’s Creative Advisory Board along with performers Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and … Continue reading →

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2021 Emmy Nominations

Posted on July 16, 2021 by boz

Emmy-winning father-daughter duo Ron and Jasmine Cephas Jones have announced the 73rd Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and Broadway musical talent was well represented, including the Disney+ presentation of Hamilton, which garnered 12 nominations. Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr. … Continue reading →

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2020 Special Tony Awards

Posted on June 23, 2021 by boz

Yesterday, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that the 74th annual Tonys will present three special awards for the 2019-20 Broadway season. The recipients of 2020 Special Tony Awards are the anti-racism advocacy organization Broadway Advocacy Coalition and two shows … Continue reading →

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2021 Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted on June 14, 2021 by boz

The American Theater Hall of Fame has announced its 2021 inductees: designer Bob Crowley, director Gerald Freedman, composer Alan Menken, writers Lynn Nottage and Anna Deavere Smith, and actor Leslie Uggams. To be eligible for induction, a theater professional must … Continue reading →

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2021 Tony Awards Update

Posted on May 28, 2021 by boz

This week, it was announced that the much-delayed 74th Tony Awards, honoring productions in the truncated 2019-20 Broadway season, will be broadcast on Sunday, September 26. The evening will begin with the award ceremony at 7 p.m. ET. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading →

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2021 Idea Awards

Posted on April 29, 2021 by boz

Last night, the Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation presented its 2021 Idea Awards for Theatre, which provide $30,000 grants to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theater, as well as $20,000 grants to visionary writers who have inspired … Continue reading →

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2021 Oscar Winners

Posted on April 25, 2021 by boz

The drama Nomadland was the big winner at the 93rd Academy Awards, earning three Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director for Chloé Zhao, and Best Actress for Frances McDormand. Six other features took home two trophies each at the ceremony held … Continue reading →

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2021 Razzie Winners

Posted on April 24, 2021 by boz

As is its tradition, the Golden Raspberry Foundation revealed the winners of its 41st annual honors on April 24, the day before the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony. In contrast to the Oscars, the Razzies recognize the worst the film industry … Continue reading →

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2021 Webby Award Nominees

Posted on April 20, 2021 by boz

This morning, the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for its 2021 Webby Awards. Google earned the most nominations with 22, followed by HBO with 20, and Comedy Central with 19. In addition to the academy’s … Continue reading →

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