Theater – AwardsWatch

2023 Drama League Awards: ‘Into the Woods,’ ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘A Doll’s House’ lead nominations; Jessica Chastain, Jodie Comer earn first nods

Erik Anderson April 25, 2023

The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of... Read More

Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper, Wilson Cruz and more headline Pride Summit and virtual prom sponsored by Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter

Erik Anderson May 21, 2020

The free event will feature appearances by Billy Porter, Carlie Hanson, Carson Kressley, Chris Appleton, Cyndi Lauper, Erika Jayne, Hayley Kiyoko, Indigo Girls, Jonica T. Gibbs, Justin Tranter,... Read More

2019 Tony Awards: ‘Hadestown’ and ‘The Ferryman’ are top winners

Erik Anderson June 9, 2019

The 73rd Tony Awards offered little in the way of surprises tonight with the majority of heavy favorites taking home trophies. Hadestown, the reimagining of... Read More

With Daytime Emmy wins, Katrina Lenk and Ari’el Stachel move closer to EGOT

Erik Anderson May 4, 2019

EGOT (Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Tony) has two new contenders knocking at its door. Katrina Lenk and Ari’el Stachel earned Daytime Emmy Awards yesterday for the Today Show performances... Read More

‘Hadestown,’ ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ and ‘Tootsie’ top 2019 Tony nominations

Erik Anderson April 30, 2019

The modern take on Greek mythology, Hadestown, dominated the 2019 Tony Award nominations, leading the field 14 nods on Tuesday, including one for Best Musical.... Read More

2019 Tonys: Are Joan Allen, Mercedes Ruehl and Robin de Jesus under the radar contenders?

Stephen Hladik April 26, 2019

The Tony Award nominations will be announced this Tuesday April 30th. Honoring the best of the 2018-2019 Broadway season, there are many shows that are... Read More

Oscar contenders ‘Vice’ and ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ are Makeup and Hairstyling guild winners

Erik Anderson February 17, 2019

A pair of Oscar nominees triumphed at the 6th annual Makeup and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAH) last night as Vice and Mary Queen of... Read More

‘Spongebob,’ ‘Angels in America,’ Tina Fey among big winners at 63rd Drama Desk Awards

Erik Anderson June 5, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The 63rd Drama Desk Awards were held last weekend, a bit of a dry run for next weekend’s big show, The... Read More

‘Mean Girls,’ ‘SpongeBob,’ ‘Angels in America,’ ‘Harry Potter’ Lead 2018 Tony Nominations

Erik Anderson May 1, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Broadway adaptations of a popular teen movie (Mean Girls) and a smash kids TV cartoon (SpongeBob SquarePants) were the top... Read More

Drama Desk Nominations: Carousel, SpongeBob lead musicals; Harry Potter, Angels in America lead plays

Erik Anderson April 26, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Nominations for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced this morning by Jane Krakowski (She Loves Me, Nine, TV’s Unbreakable... Read More