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The Theatre World Awards Ceremony Has Been Postponed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2020


The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors, Dale Badway, President, has announced, today, the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony originally scheduled for Monday evening, June 1, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway) has been POSTPONED until Fall 2020. A new date will be announced soon.

Ashley Puckett's Stars Align For Debut Album Release 'Never Say Never'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 13, 2020


The phrase “Never Say Never” can be quite the over-used cliche. However, for Pittsburgh-area country singer, Ashley Puckett, it was the perfect phrase to describe her lifelong love affair with music.

2020 Theatre World Awards Set for June 1
by Julie Musbach - Sep 26, 2019


Save the Date! The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors, Dale Badway, President, has announced, today, the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 1, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway).

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the 75th Annual Theatre World Awards!
by Walter McBride - Jun 4, 2019


Just last night, Broadway gathered to celebrate the Theatre World Awards at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street), home of the sensational Broadway hit, The Cher Show.

TV: On the Red Carpet for the 2019 Theatre World Awards
by TV - Red Carpets - Jun 3, 2019


Broadway will gather today, June 3, to celebrate the Theatre World Awards at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street), home of the sensational Broadway hit, The Cher Show.  

Wake Up With BWW 6/3: Drama Desk Award Winners, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Yesterday, the Drama Desk Awards were announced! Among the big winners were Hadestown, Tootsie, The Ferryman, and The Prom!

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Ruthie Ann Miles and More to Present at Theatre World Awards
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2019


The Theatre World Awards will celebrate the 2019 Theatre World Award Honorees, the 7th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre Honoree Nathan Lane, and the 11th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award Honoree Hampton Fluker at the landmark 75th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 3, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street), home of the sensational Broadway hit, The Cher Show.

Wake Up With BWW 5/3: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in the West End, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Friday! Finish off your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

Breaking: Milligan, Styles, Pope & More Receive Theatre World Awards; Lane Awarded Lifetime Achievement
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019


The Theatre World Awards has announced, today, film, television, and theater icon Nathan Lane will receive the 7th Annual John Willis Award, and the 2019 Theatre World Award Honorees for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Princess Alexandra Visits Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to Open New North Block
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2019


On Wednesday 27 February 2019, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama was visited by its Royal Patron, HRH Princess Alexandra.  The visit marked the official opening of the School's new North Block building and provided the Princess with an opportunity to meet staff and students and observe a variety of student work.

The Weekend Theater Brings AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Arkansas Next Month!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2019


The Weekend Theater will present the Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin' beginning Today, February 15 through March 3.

The Weekend Theater Brings AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Arkansas Next Month!
by Alan Henry - Jan 16, 2019


The Weekend Theater will present the Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin' beginning Friday, February 15 through March 3.

The Weekend Theater Brings AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Arkansas in February
by Rachel Katz - Dec 28, 2018


Ain't Misbehavin' is a tribute to the black musicians of the 20s and 30s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance, an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness, and ethnic pride.

Theatre World Awards Announced for Monday, June 3rd, 2019
by Julie Musbach - Oct 25, 2018


Save the Date! The Theatre World Awards announced today the landmark 75th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 3, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Photo Coverage: The Stars Don Their Island Best at the 74th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony
by Walter McBride - Jun 5, 2018


The 74th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held at Circle in the Square on the set of the TONY Nominated Broadway Revival of Once on This Island yesterday, Monday, June 4. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the big event. Check out photos from the ceremony below!

Photo Coverage: Stars of the Season Hit the 74th Annual Theatre World Awards Red Carpet
by Walter McBride - Jun 4, 2018


An afternoon Island Celebration! The 74th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held at Circle in the Square on the set of the TONY Nominated Broadway Revival of Once on This Island on Monday afternoon. Check out photos below to see the stars of the season stroll down the red carpet, sporting their 'festive island' best!

TV: On the Red Carpet for the 74th Annual Theatre World Awards- Watch LIVE!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2018


Broadway heads to the beach to celebrate the 74th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony on the set of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway Revival of the musical Once on This Island today, June 4, 2018 beginning at 2:00 p.m at Circle in the Square (1633 Broadway, entrance on West 50th Street).

Glenda Jackson, Bernadette Peters, and More to Present at the Theatre World Awards Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2018


Broadway heads to the beach to celebrate the 74th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony on the set of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway Revival of the musical Once on This Island on Monday afternoon, June 4, 2018 beginning at 2:00 p.m at Circle in the Square (1633 Broadway, entrance on West 50th Street).

Ben Edelman to Receive Dorothy Loudon Award at Theatre World Awards
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018


It was announced today by The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors (Dale Badway, President), and The Dorothy Loudon Foundation (Lionel Larner, Executive Director), Ben Edelman (Admissions) will be honored with the 10th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award at the 74TH Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony on the set of the TONY Nominated Broadway Revival of Once on This Island on Monday afternoon, June 4, 2018 beginning at 2:00 p.m at Circle in the Square

Noma Dumezweni, Harry Hadden-Paton, and More to Receive Theatre World Awards
by Julie Musbach - May 8, 2018


The Theatre World Awards has announced, today, the 2018 Theatre World Award Honorees for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

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