Tony Awards 2019 Preview: An Eclectic Mix With Plenty Of Surprises Expected
From movie adaptations to a jukebox musical, this year's Tony Awards are eclectic and competitive.
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From movie adaptations to a jukebox musical, this year's Tony Awards are eclectic and competitive.
The Broadway Inspirational Voices choir is getting Tony honors for "Excellence in the Theatre." BIV was founded by Michael McElroy, a Tony nominee in 2004. In this interview with CBS2's Dave Carlin, McElroy talks about the choir's history and purpose.
Robin De Jesús is nominated for a Tony Award as featured actor in "The Boys in the Band". The play is also nominated for Best Revival. CBS2's Dave Carlin talked to De Jesús and playwright Mart Crowley.
"The Ferryman" has nine Tony nominations. The play is set in 1980s Northern Ireland in the midst of violent conflicts known as "The Troubles". Laura Donnelly is nominated as leading actress, while Jez Butterworth is the Tony-nominated playwright of "The Ferryman".
Singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell made her Broadway debut this season with "Hadestown". The musical has the most Tony nominations with 14. Mitchell is nominated for two Tony Awards for the book, as well as music and lyrics. CBS2's Dave Carlin spoke to her about bringing this story of the underworld to life.
Gideon Glick is nominated for a Tony award for playing "Dill" in the acclaimed Broadway play "To Kill a Mockingbird". It's Glick's first nomination and he talked to CBS2's Dave Carlin about the recognition, the importance of the play and advice to young performers.
Patrick Page is a veteran of the stage in New York City, and now he's Tony-nominated as a featured actor in the new musical "Hadestown". CBS2's Dave Carlin spoke to the first-time nominee.
Heidi Schreck is writing her own story about making it on Broadway. The actress and playwright is nominated for two Tony Awards for "What the Constitution Means to Me". As the play's author and star, Schreck has a passion audiences are embracing. CBS2's Dave Carlin interviewed the first-time nominee.
In his Broadway debut as a composer, Joe Iconis is nominated for a Tony Award. Iconis wrote the music and lyrics for the new musical "Be More Chill". He spoke to CBS2's Dave Carlin about creating a show that continues to attract fans.
Jeremy Pope earned nominations for best performance in a play for "Choir Boy" and best performance in a musical for "Ain't Too Proud To Beg." CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Actress Caitlin Kinnunen is nominated for a Tony award as Leading Actress in the new musical "The Prom". In an interview with CBS2's Dave Carlin, the first-time nominee talks about playing a lesbian high school student and how the role resonates.
As we count down to the Tony Awards, we're shining the light on five women nominated as featured actresses.
People who plan to stay home rather than go away are in luck. They've got a chance get into some Manhattan hot spots that are usually too crowded to visit.
Kelli O'Hara is nominated for another Tony Award as Leading Actress in a musical. She stars in the revival of "Kiss Me, Kate." CBS2's Dave Carlin talked to O'Hara about bringing back a beloved musical while making it feel new.
For decades, costume designer Bob Mackie has created the looks Cher fans love. Now, he is a Tony Award nominee for the new Broadway musical "The Cher Show."
Alex Brightman is a Tony nominee as Leading Actor in the new musical "Beetlejuice". Brightman, who was nominated for a Tony Award in 2016 for "School of Rock."
Stephanie J. Block is a Tony nominee as Leading Actress in a Musical for "The Cher Show." She spoke to CBS2's Dave Carlin about her 30 different costumes, 9 different wigs and the work required to perform as a modern living pop legend.
The hunt is for a man who just got out of prison after serving time for seven bank robberies two years ago.
A suspect who had been arrested in connection with the robbery of multiple Manhattan banks was released from jail but is again being sought by police for allegedly robbing two more banks.
One of this year's Tony nominees is a rising star. Jeremy Pope made a double Broadway debut this season, and now he's a double Tony nominee.
CBS2's Dick Brennan took a look at this season on stage and who could be taking home a Tony in 2019.
Styles shares how she made her Broadway dream a reality.
Based on Greek mythology, the story revolves around Orpheus - motivated by love and lifted by music - who travels to the underworld after the death of his wife, Eurydice.
It tells the troubled and triumphant story of the legendary Motown group and features 31 of their biggest hits.
The host of "The Late, Late Show" has just been announced as the host of the 73rd annual Tony Awards.
