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Hamilton," the hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton, won the 2016 Tony Award for best new musical, capping an emotional night in which many in the Broadway community rallied to embrace the LGBT community after a shooting at a gay Florida nightclub.
It's that time of year again, as Broadway fans across the country gear up for the 70th annual Tony Awards.
Five wonderful musicals are up for the biggest award of the night. Here's a look at the nominees and why each is deserving to take home the award.
It was a season on Broadway that was bursting — looking backward, to the future, shaking up old ideas and introducing some bright new stars. It will be the season of "Hamilton," but there was beautiful work all around.
Former "CSI: Miami" star Adam Rodriguez is joining the CBS FBI drama, "Criminal Minds."
The Tony Award telecast will offer performances from all 9 new and revival musicals that were nominated, including one that has already closed.
"Late Late Show" host James Corden headed to Broadway on Monday, for a special edition of 'Carpool Karaoke' just in time for the Tony Awards.
Tony Award host James Corden will be getting some starry help when he hands out the trophies next weekend — fellow Tony-winners Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones and Neil Patrick Harris have also signed up.
"Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda is the man of the hour, whether you're a Broadway fan or not.
"I was that young, hopeful person in the audience, being amazed by what people could do on the stage."
Watching the curtain rise while attending his first Broadway show is something Gabriel Byrne will never forget.
Many aspiring actors and actresses dream of going to Rider University for the Performing Arts. That wasn't quite the case with Cynthia Erivo.
Never doubt the power of encouraging young people to hone their talents, it may lead all the way to a Tony nomination.
On Monday, the "Late Late Show" host will be joined by "Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda for the newest installment of the hit sing-along segment.
Lupita Nyong'o has already proven her immense talent in 2013's film "12 Years a Slave." Now she is taking to the stage in the Tony nominated "Eclipsed."
