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August 21, 2010
A Pair of Emmy Awards for the Tonys
The 2009 Tony Awards telecast is honored with two Emmy Awards: Outstanding Special Class Program and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special

An Emmy for Tony
August 11, 2010
Neil Patrick Harris Picks up a Late Emmy Nomination for Hosting the 2009 Tonys
The talented stage and screen star was initially overlooked, but will now be in the running for an Emmy Award this month.

Neil Patrick Harris
August 10, 2010
The New Season – A Sneak Preview
Find out about the upcoming Broadway shows that are hoping to earn Tony nominations in 2011.

June 18, 2010
The Red Carpet Glamour - on Video
See the stars as they arrived at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Tony Night 2010. Interview clips courtesy of NY1 News.

Idina Menzel
June 14, 2010
Highlights from the 2010 Tony Awards - on Video
Watch video highlights from the 2010 Tony Awards ceremony on June 13.

Hockadoo! Rockin’ at the 2010 Tony Awards
The evening’s recap: the winners, the performances, the stars – a great night for Broadway on CBS.

Fraiser Reunion
June 13, 2010
Happening NOW: The 2010 Tony Awards Telecast on CBS
Tune in to watch the 64th annual Tony Awards. The West Coast telecast will air at 8:00 p.m. PT (time delay).

Sean Hayes Hosts the Tony Awards!
June 12, 2010
TonyAwards.com Fans on What They're Doing for the Big Night
Hunter Bell's e-mail letters have asked Tony fans to connect with their friends and fellow theatre-lovers to gather for the big night. Here are excerpts from some of the responses he received.

Singing for Their Tony Tickets
Fans and celebrity judges help pick the winner of the Macy’s Ticket to the Tonys Contest.

June 11, 2010
What’s Happening at the O’Neill?
A conversation with the Executive Director of the 2010 Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.

Why the Tony Awards Matter (3 of 3)
Our favorite Tony junkie, past nominee Hunter Bell ("[title of show]"), completes his trilogy with some very, very important announcements.

Tonys Unplugged: FELA!
Go behind the scenes with the cast of the 2010 Tony Best Musical-nominated show "Fela!"

June 10, 2010
Honoring Broadway’s Leading Man in the Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease
Past Tony Award-winner David Hyde Pierce will receive the second Isabelle Stevenson Award on June 13 to honor his work on behalf of a worthy cause.

2010 Tony Awards Creative Arts Awards Hosted by Tony Winners Karen Olivo & Gregory Jbara
Past Tony Award winners Karen Olivo and Gregory Jbara will host the Creative Arts Awards on Sunday evening, June 13. Sponsored by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, this is the first hour of the Tony Awards® ceremony. The Creative Arts Awards will be webcast live at TonyAwards.com.

David Hyde Pierce
June 9, 2010
Seventy-Four Plays and Counting!
A lifetime in the theatre with 2010 Special Tony Award recipient Alan Ayckbourn

International Broadcast Information
Find out how to watch the 2010 Tony Awards in 45 countries outside the U.S.

Alan Ayckbourn
June 8, 2010
Why the Tony Awards Matter (2 of 3)
Past Tony-nominee Hunter Bell ("[title of show]") has more to say about the Tony Awards, why he is a Tony junkie, and why it is time to be loud and proud and let the world know you are a theatre-lovin' Tony-watchin' rock star.

First Lady: Tributes for Special Tony Recipient Marian Seldes
A 2010 Special Tony Award for an actress and teacher who is beloved by many in the theatre community

Bake Your Own Tony Award
2009 Tony-nominee Hunter Bell’s recipe for a fabulous Tony Award cake you can bake yourself.

Hunter Bell and his Flat Tony
June 7, 2010
Tonys Unplugged!
Go behind the scenes for special performances by the creators and artists of this season's Best Musical nominees

Thanks, Hunter! Responses from TonyAwards.com Fans
Hunter Bell’s recent e-mail letter on “Why the Tonys Matter” elicited responses from fans from across the United States and all over the world. Here are excerpts from a few of them. Thanks to all who sent us their comments!

Working the Theatre District Beat
An interview with two of New York’s Finest, members of the New York Police Department Precincts that will receive 2010 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre.

Watch the Tony Awards Live on a Giant Outdoor Screen in Times Square
"Rock of Ages" star Constantine Maroulis hosts the 2nd annual Tony Awards simulcast at the Crossroads of the World. Rain or shine, it’s free and open to all.

<i>American Idiot</i>
June 4, 2010
Why the Tony Awards Matter (1 of 3)
Past Tony-nominee Hunter Bell ("[title of show]") talks about the Tony Awards and why he is a Tony junkie.

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June 2, 2010
En Garde! The Fight’s the Thing for a Tony Honoree
B. H. Barry, a legendary theatrical fight coordinator, looks back on his career and talks about receiving Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre.

B. H. Barry
June 1, 2010
Honoring Decades of Support and Advocacy for NYC Theatres
An interview with Virginia P. Louloudes, executive director of the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, which will receive Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre on June 13.

Ginny Louloudes
May 27, 2010
And the Winner of the Macy's Show Tune Video Conetst Is...
You helped pick the winner of the MACY'S TICKET TO THE TONYS video upload contest. See which of the two finalist videos is the fan favorite!

Remember Me to Herald Square
May 24, 2010
A Tony Honor for a Leader in the Fight Against AIDS
Tom Viola, the Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will receive Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre at the 2010 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards® ceremony on June 13.

Tom Viola
May 23, 2010
Our Host: Sean Hayes
The Star of “Promises, Promises” and “Will & Grace” will host 2010 Tony Awards telecast on June 13.

Sean Hayes
May 19, 2010
Star-Powered Signatures Help Audemars Piguet and the Tony Awards® support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Timepieces signed by Meryl Streep, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson and other stars raise $816,000 for BC/EFA at auction; bidding continues on select watches

Kelsey Grammer
May 17, 2010
A Tony Honor for Some of New York’s Finest
Midtown North & South New York City Police Precincts will be awarded a 2010 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre at the 64th Annual Tony Awards on June 13

New York's Finest
May 14, 2010
In Memoriam
Remembering friends in the Broadway community who passed away during the 2009-2010 season.

Lena Horne and Friends
May 11, 2010
Tony Nominations 2010: Records and Trivia
See what productions and which performers set records, and learn other interesting facts about the 2010 nominations.

Madame A.
May 7, 2010
The Ultimate Tony Souvenir
Star-powered signatures from Meryl Streep, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson and others on Audemars Piguet timepieces benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Cynthia Nixon
May 6, 2010
Watch Video Clips from the Shows: Best Musical Nominees
On-demand video highlights from American Idiot, Fela!, Memphis, and Million Dollar Quartet

Dance to the Afrobeat Rhythm
May 4, 2010
First Reactions from the Nominees
See how the 2010 Tony Award nominees reacted to the news on the morning of the announcement.

Mrs. Maxson
May 3, 2010
A Regional Theatre Tony Award for the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center
The venerable Connecticut center dedicated to nurturing theatre artists and developing new work for the stage will be honored on June 13

The O'Neill
April 30, 2010
Final Eligibility for 2010 Tony Nominations
The Tony Administration Committee has finalized the list of who is eligible in the various award categories for 2010.

April 28, 2010
New Features for TonyAwards.com
The official website of the Tony Awards gets a makeover with new interactive functionality and a new look.

A New Look
April 27, 2010
Macy's Invites You to Sing Your Way to the Tonys!
The Tony Awards, Macy’s and CBS have joined together to create Macy’s Ticket to the Tonys, a nationwide online contest in which two lucky theatre fans will win the opportunity to walk the red carpet and attend the Tonys.

April 21, 2010
Tonys Announce Special Awards and Honors
Alan Ayckbourn, Marian Seldes, David Hyde Pierce, A.R.T./New York, B. H. Barry, Tom Viola are among the 2010 recipients.

Alan Ayckbourn
April 20, 2010
Sneak Preview: A New Look for TonyAwards.com
The Tony Awards has adopted a dramatic new look for 2010.

See Broadway Shine!
April 19, 2010
Jeff Daniels and Lea Michele Announce 2010 Nominations Live on May 4 at TonyAwards.com
We’ll be webcasting the Nominations Announcement beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 4.

Jeff Daniels
April 8, 2010
Eligibility for 2010 Tony Nominations
The Tony Administration Committee adds to the list of who is eligible in the various award categories

The Tony Award
March 25, 2010
Tony Awards Extends the Vote to NY Drama Critics’ Circle Members
Altering a policy change implemented in 2009, Tony Award Productions has offered the members of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle the opportunity to be Tony voters beginning with the 2010-2011 season, when the new yearly rules take effect. The New York Drama Critics’ Circle has accepted this offer.

The Tony Award
January 4, 2010
Previewing the 2010 Tony Awards: A Look at the 2009-2010 Broadway Season
A guide to the shows that will be hoping for Tony nominations this spring.

Love Is a Battlefield
September 9, 2009
Tony Telecast Set for June 13, 2010
The Awards will be telecast on CBS, live from Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Award
June 7, 2009
The Creative Arts Awards
Who won what at Radio City before the 2009 Tony telecast began.

Electricity at the 2009 Tony Awards
A recap of the 63rd annual Tony Awards: The winners and the performances

Phyllis Newman
May 12, 2009
Captured on Film: Tony-winning Performances on DVD
How you can watch some of the legendary Broadway performances of yesteryear, as preserved and reinterpreted on film and video.

In the Sun
April 27, 2009
The Tony Awards® - - Category by Category
The story behind each of the 26 Tony categories, from 1947 to the present

The Tony Award
February 4, 2009
Roy A. Somlyo, 1925-2009
The Tony Awards remembers a former managing producer who worked behind the scenes at the Tonys for nearly 40 years

Roy Somlyo
October 8, 2008
A New Tony Award
Announcing the inception of a special award honoring volunteerism, named for the late Isabelle Stevenson

Isabelle Stevenson Award HP
May 23, 2008
Shop the Tonys!
Looking for a Broadway keepsake, or the perfect gift for a theatre fan?

Broadway's Lost Treasures Collection
June 10, 2007
Putting It Together
A chat with Tony ceremony associate choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter

June 1, 2006
A Tony Reunion
More than 110 past Tony-winning performers congregate for a historic photo

From Alberghetti to Ziemba
May 26, 2006
The First Tony Ceremony: He Was There
Author and theatre historian Max Wilk was present at the birth of the Tony Awards in 1947

Before the Medallion There Was...
May 8, 2006
Rare Performances from Past Tony Telecasts
Musical and dramatic gems from the Tony Awards telecast archives are now available on DVD

Broadway's Lost Treasures Collection
May 1, 2006
Money Not Included
In Tony's early days, the award was pocket-sized.

Before the Medallion There Was...
July 25, 2005
Tony Memoirs
A guide to the autobiographies of past Tony-winners

Vanessa Redgrave (2003)
June 3, 2004
It Spins! A Tony Reflection
Chuck Cooper, 1997 Best Featured Actor in a Musical for The Life, looks back on his Tony triumph

Life's Sweet
May 4, 2004
Sing 'Em All! The Tony Awards Songbook
A collection of keyboard/vocal/guitar arrangements brings you show tunes from five decades of Tony Award-winning Best Musicals

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