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Thursday, June 1, 2017

25 DAYS OF TONYS: Why War Paint Is a 'Dream Come True' for Designer Catherine Zuber by Ruthie Fierberg

The 13-time Tony nominee explains how it feels to receive yet another nod, plus why she loved working on the high fashion in War Paint.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Theatre Veterans, But First-Time Nominees Reflect on Their Noms by Ruthie Fierberg

Dear Evan Hansen’s Rachel Bay Jones, Jitney’s John Douglas Thompson, Sweat’s Michelle Wilson, and more express what it means to be nominated at this stage in their careers.

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25 DAYS OF TONYS: Cynthia Nixon, Laurie Metcalf, and More Reveal the Key to Honesty Onstage by Ruthie Fierberg

From The Great Comet to Dear Evan Hansen to Oslo, Tony-nominated actors, directors, and writers reflect on how they achieve work that rings so true.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

25 DAYS OF TONYS: Why A Doll's House, Part 2 Came at the "Perfect Moment" for Laurie Metcalf by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus how the four-time Tony nominee reacted to the news of her most recent nomination.

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25 DAYS OF TONYS: Producer and Theatre Owner Jordan Roth on Creating Three Tony-Nominated Shows by Ruthie Fierberg

Roth shares what inspires him as one of Broadway’s leading theatremakers, one who earned noms for Falsettos, Present Laughter, and Groundhog Day.

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Monday, May 29, 2017

25 DAYS OF TONYS: What Dear Evan Hansen's Rachel Bay Jones Is Most Grateful For by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated actor shares the most rewarding piece of her Evan Hansen experience and more.

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Sunday, May 28, 2017

25 DAYS OF TONYS: Tony Nominee Paula Vogel Explains Why She Feels She Has a Double Chance of Winning by Ruthie Fierberg

The Indecent playwright talks about starting a movement with her Broadway debut and more.

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Saturday, May 27, 2017

London's Old Vic Theatre Evacuated After 'Security Alert' by Ruthie Fierberg

Police evacuated the audience during an afternoon performance of the play Woyzek May 27.

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25 DAYS OF TONYS: Gavin Creel, Laura Linney, and More Reveal the Moment That Changed Their Lives by Ruthie Fierberg

Actors Andrew Rannells and Jenn Colella, director Michael Greif, choreographer Kelly Devine, and more nominees share the moment their path was set towards a life in theatre.

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Friday, May 26, 2017

How Does Tony Nominee Laurie Metcalf Prepare for A Doll's House, Part 2 Each Night? by Ruthie Fierberg

The four-time Tony nominee tells Stephen Colbert about her nightly routine and how the reboot of TV’s Roseanne came to be.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]

25 DAYS OF TONYS: Tony Nominee Linda Cho Talks About Designing Anastasia's Extravagant Costumes by Ruthie Fierberg

Nominated for her second Tony, Tony-winning costume designer Cho shares her role in the production and her invaluable advice to first-time nominees.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Tony Winner Alex Sharp Reveals Broadway Producer Jordan Roth Jump-Started His Film Career by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor will appear in John Cameron Mitchell’s How to Talk to Girls at Parties.

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25 DAYS OF TONYS: Why Miss Saigon's Eva Noblezada Considers Her Nomination a 'Win' by Ruthie Fierberg

Nominated for her Broadway debut as Kim in the Tony-nominated revival, Noblezada talks about her journey with the role and how surreal the recognition feels.

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Playbill Mixtape: Broadway Coffeehouse Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

Whether you’re studying, working, or cozying up with a book, here’s the perfect playlist to tote to your favorite coffee shop—or create the coffeehouse vibe at home.

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Dissecting Come From Away's "Me and the Sky" with Tony Nominee Jenn Colella by Ruthie Fierberg

The first-time nominee breaks down the emotion and technique behind her big solo number.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Watch High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel Reunite by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney stars may have “hated each other” on set, but ten years later, the friends share a remixed rendition of “What I’ve Been Looking For.”

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25 DAYS OF TONYS: The Nominees Tell Us Who Made Them Feel They Could Have a Place in the Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

From Christine Ebersole to Paula Vogel, Steven Levenson to Christian Borle, Tony nominees share the teachers, family members, and more who made them believe a career in theatre was possible.

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Watch: How Many Bulbs Does it Take to Light Broadway's The Great Comet? by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated lighting designer Bradley King breaks down the secrets behind creating the glitter and glow of the musical.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Watch Cast of Come From Away Perform Their Opening Number on Seth Meyers by Ruthie Fierberg

The company of the Tony-nominated Best Musical sing “Welcome to the Rock” on the late-night show.

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Watch Tony Nominee Ben Platt Sing Dear Evan Hansen's "For Forever" on The Late Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The Drama League winner and Tony nominee chose to forego his usual “Waving Through a Window” for this other moving song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM[SHARE]

25 DAYS OF TONYS: Tony-Nominated Choreographer Denis Jones on Getting Everyone to Tap in Holiday Inn by Ruthie Fierberg

The first-time nominee talks about his first love, his tap idol, and why he’s thrilled to be the one to represent the fall’s Holiday Inn at the Tonys.

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Monday, May 22, 2017

25 DAYS OF TONYS: How Tony Nominee Alex Lacamoire Created Dear Evan Hansen's Orchestrations from Pasek & Paul's Pages by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2016 Tony winner and 2017 nominee exposes his process to finding the sound of the Tony-nominated Best Musical.

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IN THE STUDIO: Learn the Tony-Nominated Bandstand Choreography with Andy Blankenbuehler by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning choreographer of Hamilton and In The Heights takes us behind-the-scenes to learn his moves and the inspiration behind them.

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Sunday, May 21, 2017

How Tony Nominee J.T. Rogers Turned a History Lesson Into the Thriller That is Broadway's Oslo by Ruthie Fierberg

Based on the true story of the underground Middle East peace negotiations, Rogers’ Broadway debut barrels onto the scene.

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25 DAYS OF TONYS: Why Does Corey Hawkins Love Tony Press Day? by Ruthie Fierberg

As we countdown to the Tony Awards, first-time nominee Corey Hawkins shares his reaction to the news and his favorite part about the Tony meet-and-greet.

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

25 DAYS OF TONYS: 2017 Tony Nominees Reveal Their Secret Weapons by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominees give Playbill an exclusive sneak peek of the people who make their job possible.

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Friday, May 19, 2017

How Tony Nominee Corey Hawkins Nearly Blew His Juilliard Audition by Ruthie Fierberg

The Six Degrees of Separation and 24: Legacy star recounts the embarrassing tale, plus he reveals who his date is for the Tonys.

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

25 DAYS OF TONYS: Tony Nominee Jefferson Mays Says the Truth of Theatre Is in the Lie by Ruthie Fierberg

Nominated for his work in Lincoln Center’s Oslo, the actor shares how he reacted to the nomination news, the key to his honest performance, and what he loves most about the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

25 DAYS OF TONYS: How Come From Away Balances Facts and Emotion by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony-nominated writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein created a story and songs found the specific in the historical.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

The Birthplace of All Four 2017 Best Play Tony Nominees by Ruthie Fierberg

As an “incubator” for young playwriting talent, New Dramatists knows how to spot a winner.

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Announcing Playbill's 25 Days of Tonys! by Ruthie Fierberg

In this video series countdown to the 71st Annual Tony Awards, the 2017 nominees answer our burning questions.

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