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Has Anyone Named Tony Ever Won a Tony Award?

The Tony Awards will air on CBS on September 26. Ahead of the ceremony, we got to wondering if a person named Tony had ever won the award. As it turns out, there have been several recipients named Tony. The most recent win came in 2018.

by Andrea Francese

Broadway

Tony Awards: Can Aaron Tveit Lose Despite Being the Only Nomination In His Category?

Can "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" star Aaron Tveit lose his category despite being the only actor nominated?

by Lucille Barilla

Broadway

Who Has Hosted the Most Tony Awards? Hint: It’s Not Neil Patrick Harris

Who has hosted the most Tony Awards telecasts? Hint: its not audience favorite and former "How I Met Your Mother" star Neil Patrick Harris.

by Lucille Barilla

Broadway

Tony Awards 2021: Everything Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Changed From the Baz Luhrmann Movie

Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge!' is nominated for 14 Tonys at the 2021 Tony Awards. Ahead of the award ceremony, here's everything the Broadway musical changed from the Baz Luhrmann 'Moulin Rouge!'

by Kelli Boyle

Broadway

Tony Awards 2021: How COVID-19 Changed This Year’s Live Performances

The Tony Awards are going to look a lot different this year. Here, learn how the coronavirus pandemic affected the 2021 Tony Awards live performances and who to expect to see during the awards show and 'Broadway's Back!' concert.

by Kelli Boyle

Broadway

Tony Awards: All the Performers and Celebrities Appearing During Broadway’s Biggest Night

The Tony Awards will host a who's who of celebrities and Broadway entertainers during their 74th annual show. Performances from three nominated musicals will also be featured.

by Lucille Barilla

Broadway

Tony Awards: Why 1 Critic Said That ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ Is ‘as Good as It Gets

One critic said that "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" is "as good as it gets" when it comes to Broadway musicals.

by Lucille Barilla

Broadway

Tony Awards: ‘Waitress’ Honors Original Cast Member Nick Cordero With Special Pie Tribute

Former Tony Awards nominee Nick Cordero was honored by the cast of "Waitress" with a special pie tribute. The confection is called the "Live Your Life: pie.

by Lucille Barilla

Broadway / Movies

Is ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Based on a True Story?

Is 'Dear Evan Hansen' based on a true story? It was inspired by events experienced by the music and lyric writer.

by Tammy Jeannice

Celebrity

‘Dear Evan Hansen’: Ben Platt Receiving Accusations of Nepotism for Casting Due to His Father’s Role as Producer

Should Ben Platt star in 'Dear Evan Hansen'? Some think his dad producing the movie is the only reason the Broadway star got the part.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Broadway

The Importance of Princess Diana’s Sultry ‘Revenge Dress’ to ‘Diana: The Musical’

Princess Diana's sultry 'revenge dress' has great importance to 'Diana: The Musical." Show star Jenna de Waal dons the garment to show the princess' evolution in the musical.

by Lucille Barilla

Broadway / TV

‘Counting On’ Fans Debate Which Duggar Would Write the Best Tell-All Book — and You Might Be Surprised Who They Picked

Those who follow the Duggar family weigh in on which member would write the best tell-all book.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Broadway / TV

Who Choreographed ‘Schmigadoon!’?

Who choreographed 'Schmigadoon!'? That would be Christopher Gattelli, who has a ton of experience in choreography.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Broadway / Celebrity / TV

‘Schmigadoon!’ Star Kristin Chenoweth Says 18 Page Song Was Way Harder Than ‘Wicked’

Kristin Chenoweth speaks to Shpwbiz Cheat Sheet about 'Schmigadoon!' The Apple TV+ musical comedy gave her an 18 page song. What's more, the way they filmed it made it more challenging than anything she sang in 'Wicked'.

by Fred Topel

Broadway

Did 50 Cent Ever Date Lil Kim?

50 Cent is known for trolling, but when he recently trolled Lil Kim, he opened a can of worms. Lil Kim alluded to a dinner date that she rejected from the rapper, so did they ever date?

by Aramide Tinubu

Broadway

1 Song From ‘Hamilton’ Didn’t Make It Onto the Musical’s Official Soundtrack

The 'Hamilton' soundtrack features iconic songs like 'You'll Be Back' and 'My Shot.' However, one song from the Broadway musical is missing from this song collection.

by Julia Dzurillay

Broadway

Lin-Manuel Miranda Wrote This ‘Hamilton’ Hit While on His Honeymoon

He appeared as Alexander Hamilton in the original Broadway cast. Lin-Manuel Miranda was also the mastermind behind songs from the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Hamilton.'

by Julia Dzurillay

Broadway

‘Hamilton’ on Disney+: What Happened to Peggy Schuyler?

The two eldest Schuyler sisters make it to the second act of 'Hamilton.' Here's what we know about Peggy Schuyler, who appears on songs like 'The Schuyler Sisters.'

by Julia Dzurillay

Broadway

‘Hamilton’: Who Plays Thomas Jefferson in the Original Cast?

The original cast of Broadway's 'Hamilton' features several award-winning actors. Some of those appeared in the Disney+ recording of the musical.

by Julia Dzurillay

Broadway

Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Hamilton Didn’t Do Enough to Fight Slavery: ‘None of Them Did Enough’

Lin-Manuel Miranda says Hamilton and other founding fathers 'remained complicit in the system,' did little more than talk about ending slavery. In a 2020 interview, Miranda also spoke about diversifying Broadway and how there's still a long way to go.

by Kelsey Goeres

Broadway

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