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News Articles: Tony Awards

Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad performed at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2026 in New York City.

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  • Theater

As 'The Book of Mormon' turns 15, its original stars pop in to say 'Hello!'

Fifteen years after The Book of Mormon made its Broadway debut, original cast members Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad once again took the stage as Mormon missionaries — this time at the 2026 Tony Awards.

June 08, 2026
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By:
  • Terry Gross
Singer-songwriter P!nk hosted The 79th Tony Awards on Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

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  • Performing Arts

Tony Award winners list: 'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical, 'Death of a Salesman' lives on

The 79th Annual Tony Awards celebrated the best of Broadway performances on Sunday in New York, but the star of the night was singer-songwriter P!nk, who hosted the show.

June 08, 2026
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By:
  • Jennifer Vanasco
The merchandise sold at <em>CATS: The Jellicle Ball</em> is exciting theatergoers.

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  • Performing Arts

It's not just T-shirts — how Broadway merchandise is changing

Every year, we highlight essential Broadway workers not eligible for Tonys. This year, we look at the world of Broadway merch, which is a lot more than T-shirts, mugs and refrigerator magnets.

June 07, 2026
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By:
  • Jeff Lunden
Rose Byrne poses at a 2025 press conference in Berlin for <em>If I Had Legs I'd Kick You</em>.

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  • Theater

'It's one of my dreams,' Rose Byrne says of her comic turn on Broadway

Byrne is one of the few actors to receive both an Oscar and a Tony nomination in the same year —for the indie film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, and for Fallen Angels on Broadway.

May 21, 2026
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By:
  • Ann Marie Baldonado
Freddie Hendricks. Carnegie Mellon University/Facebook

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  • Arts & Life

Tony Award for educators won by a Georgia teacher who stresses self-empowerment and storytelling

Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher in Georgia, is getting a Tony Award. Hendricks is receiving a special Tony that honors educators.

May 11, 2026
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By:
  • Associated Press
Nathan Lane says of <em>Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. The Broadway revival has been nominated for nine Tony Awards, including a best actor award for Lane.</em>

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  • Theater

Nathan Lane says 'Death of a Salesman' is 'the most rewarding thing I've done'

Lane is nominated for a Tony for his portrayal of Arthur Miller's iconic salesman: "When people come back and talk about it, if they're not weeping, they're saying things like, 'You were my father.'"

May 07, 2026
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By:
  • Sam Fragoso
A scene from <em>The Lost Boys</em>

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  • Performing Arts

See who's nominated for the 2026 Tony Awards

Two musicals are tied with 12 nominations each: a special-effects-crammed The Lost Boys, and the candy-colored satire Schmigadoon! The Pulitzer-winning Liberation was nominated for Best Play.

May 05, 2026
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By:
  • Jennifer Vanasco and
  • Beth Novey
From left: Amalia Yoo, Morgan Scott, Sadie Sink, Finna Strazza,  Nihar Duvvuri and Hagan Aziere Oliveras during a performance of John Proctor is the Villain at the Booth Theatre in New York City in 2025.

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  • Arts & Culture News

How an Emory University professor's hit play made her the buzziest writer on Broadway

Kimberly Belflower's play, John Proctor is the Villain, lost at the Tony awards earlier this month but gained international acclaim for its portrayal of teenage trauma set in a North Georgia high school classroom.

June 20, 2025
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By:
  • Kristi York Wooten
From left: Cole Escola, Khaby Lame, Justin Baldoni.

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  • National

Did Trump get cheers or jeers at 'Les Mis'? Find out in the quiz

This week brought the celebrity-starved quiz a cornucopia of fun. Were you paying attention?

June 13, 2025
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By:
  • Holly J. Morris
Helen J Shen and Darren Criss in <em>Maybe Happy Ending, </em>which won the Tony Award for Best Musical.<br>

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  • Performing Arts

Broadway celebrates a spectacular season at the 2025 Tony Awards

No one show swept this year — and it turns out, that's a good thing.

June 09, 2025
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By:
  • Jennifer Vanasco
The cast and crew of <em>Maybe Happy Ending</em> accept the award for Best Musical during the 78th Annual Tony Awards.

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  • Performing Arts

Tony Awards 2025: The complete list of winners

NPR is updating this list of Tony Award winners as they are announced.

June 08, 2025
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By:
  • Chloee Weiner
Tony nominees Tom Francis and Nicole Scherzinger in <em>Sunset Blvd.</em> on Broadway. The show is in contention for Best Revival of a Musical.<br>

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  • Arts & Life

How to watch the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday

The 78th annual Tony Awards are Sunday, June 8. Here's where to stream.

June 06, 2025
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By:
  • Jennifer Vanasco

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  • Arts & Life

Jonathan Groff loves criticism … up to a point

Jonathan Groff was destined for the stage. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin Jonathan tells Rachel about how he takes criticism and learning to play piano for his new musical "Just in Time."

May 15, 2025
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By:
  • Rachel Martin
Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond in <em>Sunset Blvd</em>.

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  • Performing Arts

2025 Tony nominations are out — and they're full of celebrities

Broadway isn't just back — it's raising the bar. Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending tied for most nominations. Plus, nods to George Clooney, Nicole Scherzinger and more.

May 01, 2025
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By:
  • Jennifer Vanasco
Sarah Paulson is seen Sunday night accepting the best leading actress in a play award for <em>Appropriate</em>, marking her halfway point to EGOT status, a person who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.

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  • Theater

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.

June 17, 2024
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By:
  • Jennifer Vanasco
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