Tony Nominees Laura Osnes and Douglas Carter Beane Revel in Cinderella's Broadway Magic Laura Osnes (nominated for Best Actress in a Musical) and Douglas Carter Beane (nominated for Best Book of a Musical) represented Cinderella at the 2013 Tony nominations media junket. Osnes spoke of high school theatre roles and her commitment to the Broadway stage; Beane spoke of an early-in-life connection to Cinderella, as well as his process for revamping the book of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Watch interviews with the Tony-nominated stars of Pippin.
Motown: The Musical Tony Nominees Talk Gordy, Ross, Robinson Valisia Lekae (Best Actress in a Musical) and Charl Brown (Best Featured Actor in a Musical) received 2013 Tony nominations for their work in Berry Gordy's Motown: The Musical, a true-to-life account of the early days of the famous record label. The two stars met with Playbill to chat about the unforgettable music, working with Gordy and meeting Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson, the real-life icons they portrayed in the show. Watch interviews with the Tony-nominated stars of Pippin.
Pippin's Leading Players Patina Miller, Andrea Martin and Terrence Mann Receive Tony Nods Patina Miller, Andrea Martin and Terrence Mann represented Pippin at the 2013 Tony nominee media day which was held at NYC's Millennium Broadway Hotel. The nominated trio (Best Actress in a Musical, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical, respectively) chatted about why the revival of the Stephen Schwartz classic followed along in the tradition of Bob Fosse while at the same time adding a new (and very challenging!) cirque element. Watch interviews with Matilda's 2013 Tony nominees.
Matilda Tony Nominees Tim Minchin, Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert and Lauren Ward Defy W.C. Fields W.C. Fields famously said "Never work with animals or children." The child-filled Matilda The Musical defied his warning, and earned its cast and creative team twelve 2013 Tony nominations, including ones for songwriter Tim Minchin, and actors Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert and Lauren Ward. The nominees sat down with Playbill to talk about what it's like working with all those kids, and the past experiences that influenced their work in the musical. We also speak to the four Tony-honored girls who share the title role about what it's like to star in a Broadway show. To see a list of all this year's Tony nominees, click here.
Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase's Tony Nominations No Mystery at All The Mystery of Edwin Drood 's Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase met with Playbill at the annual Tony nominations media day to talk about their nominations
(Best Actress in a Musical and Best Featured Actor in a Musical, respectively), the traditions of British music hall theatre that creator Rupert Holmes used within the production, Block's diva-with-a-dog exit from the show and a company composed entirely of potential Tony nominees. See a chat with Kinky Boots' Tony nominees.
A Christmas Story, The Musical's Tony Nominated Creators Meet the Press A Christmas Story, The Musical, which played a limited run on Broadway this past holiday season, earned three 2013 Tony nominations: Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. Nominated songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, librettist Joseph Robinette, and producer (and original "Ralphie") Peter Billingsley sat down with Playbill at the annual Tony nominee press junket held at midtown NYC's Millennium Broadway Hotel to talk about the classic story's year-round appeal, and the process of bringing it to the stage. To see a list of all this year's Tony nominees, read the Playbill story.
Sutton Foster and Jesse Tyler Ferguson Announce 2013 Tony Nominations Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster and stage and screen actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson announced the nominees for the 2013 Tony Awards April 30 at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center at Lincoln Center. Kinky Boots, Matilda the Musical, Pippin, Golden Boy, Cinderella, Lucky Guy and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike all received nominations in multiple categories. Read the Playbill story.
Bette Midler Always First Choice for I'll Eat You Last Playbill was joined by star Bette Midler and playwright John Logan on the opening night of the new one-person play I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers. The 80-minute show features Midler channeling the late great agent (she represented Burt Reynolds, Cher, Steve McQueen and Barbra Streisand amongst others) as she charts her path through the man's world of Hollywood. Here, Midler talks about what Mengers means to her and Logan reveals what it took to convince Midler to return to Broadway after more than 30 years. See highlights from the production.
Tony Winner LaChanze and Rita Wilson in Rehearsal for 54 Below Tony Winner LaChanze and Rita Wilson met the press to talk about their upcoming 54 Below gigs. LaChanze previewed jazz and Broadway show tunes from her show Love Hangover: LaChanze Sings Diana Ross, demonstrating the varied style and range of the iconic diva. Wilson presented music videos featuring tunes from her album "AM/FM," a collection of radio hits made famous by the likes of the Everly Brothers and Juice Newton. LaChanze performs April 17, 18 and 22, Wilson's performances continue April 16-20. Visit 54Below.com for tickets and information.
