244 stories by "Amy Sapp"
At the 70th Annual Tony Awards, host James Corden began with the most moving of messages and show of solidarity. “All we can say is you are not on your own right now; your tragedy is o…
With a record-shattering 16 nominations, it was clear that Hamilton would be the big winner on Tony night. But several worthy candidates got trampled in the hip-hop juggernaut's path as i…
Though sorrow tinged the proceedings, the 70th annual Tony Awards was one of the best presentations of Broadway's highest honors in recent memory. Host James Corden opened the show with a so…
One would be remiss to ignore the painful haze over the 70th Annual Tony Awards, due to the heartbreaking massacre in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida the day the Tony Awards commenced…
In its 70th year, the Tony Awards spectacular at the Beacon Theatre did not disappoint theatrical connoisseurs. With historic wins from four African Americans in the categories for Best Acto…
It's show time! The 2016 Tony Awards opened with fanfare (and a heartfelt tribute) on June 12, 2016, at the Beacon Theatre. The night had a somber start: James Corden stepped on stage and in…
The 70th Annual Tony Awards kicked off in star-studded style on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. James Corden opened the show with a somber tribute to the Or…
When I was 13, I announced to my parents that I wanted to be an actor. I just knew in my heart that's what I wanted to do. I loved plays. The dialogue form in plays spoke to me. I understood…
In the days leading up to the 70th Annual Tony Awards — Broadway’s most extravagant and prestigious awards ceremony — the creatives of the Broadway community behind the …
The Tony nominees for Best Featured Actor in a Play have made relatively infrequent appearances on Broadway and are better known for their work Off-Broadway, in London or on film. Yet each h…
Emmy winner Holland Taylor (The Practice, Ann), two-time Tony winner Robert Morse (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Tru) and many other top names have joined the cast of the…
On Friday June 3, the crowds arrived in droves to catch a glimpse of one of thirty Broadway musicals showcased onstage at the 2016 installment of Stars in the Alley. At this packed event, ex…
On Friday, June 3, NewYork.com returned to Sardi's for a special Talent Takeover with the Tony-nominated powerhouse, Jennifer Simard of Disaster!. Jennifer joined us minutes after taking …
Ever had a dream where you show up to a test and you haven't studied? Or you're about to give a speech but have no idea what you're going to say? Diving into the unknown is terrifying, bu…
Shuffle Along and The Humans won top honors at the 61st Annual Drama Desk Awards, nabbing the Outstanding Musical and Play citations, respectively. She Loves Me was also a big winner, tying …
Before he was appearing on Broadway, James Monroe Iglehart, a giant Broadway fan, loved going to Stars in the Alley. "You get to see all these amazing moments from Broadway shows for free…
Each year in Shubert Alley, the Broadway world collides for two melodious hours in the name of a free, spectacular showcase: Stars in the Alley. Outside of the Shubert Theatre, fol…
It feels “as if we never said goodbye.” The Babs herself, Barbra Streisand, returns to the Tony Award stage this year for the first time since 1970 — that’s almost a …
Set in the glamorous days of Hollywood in the early 1900s, Paramour  is Cirque du Soleil’s first foray onto Broadway — a steamy love triangle interwoven with signature acro…
I really want to say a Meatloaf song because I really love Meatloaf. I really want to say Celine Dion song because her husband just died and she's on the cover of People, and I think it woul…
The new revival of Cats has found its Grizabella, the "glamour cat" who sings the classic "Memory." British pop star Leona Lewis will assume the role originated by Elaine Paige in London and…
Shaina Taub, a multi-talented performer, singer and songwriter, is currently in Hadestown at the New York Theatre Workshop. The new folk opera offers an innovative take on the classic Orpheu…
Tuck Everlasting was one of the first stories that I remember my mom reading aloud to my sisters and I. It made her so emotional. I remember being embarrassed. I would say, “Mom, stop …
Dear Evan Hansen, the hit Off-Broadway musical which will end its limited run at Second Stage on May 29, will move to Broadway this fall. The show, which features a book by Steven Levenson (…
I’m a very shy person. It's easy when I’m talking to one person, but being in a group is difficult for me. I do love people. I love being in groups of people. I’m just awkw…
