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11 hours ago
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What to watch for at the Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest night
Audra McDonald attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) NEW YORK — Twenty-nine shows on Broadway got Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy — and the box office attention they usually bring. Here are some key things to know as Broadway's biggest night approaches, including how to watch, who is poised to make history, what old favorite gets to take a victory lap and how you can see George Clooney on Broadway from the comfort of your couch. When are the Tony Awards? The Tonys will be broadcast to both coasts on Sunday, June 8, from 8 p.m. ET-11 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT to 8 p.m. PT., live from Radio City Music Hall. How can I watch them? On CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. Who's hosting the Tony Awards? Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, the 'Wicked' star, will be making her debut hosting the Tonys. She won the lead actress in a musical Tony in 2016 for 'The Color Purple' and will have just released her new album, 'I Forgive You.' A pre-show will be broadcast on Pluto TV from 6:40 p.m.-8:00 p.m. ET/3:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m. PT, where some Tonys will be handed out. Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry will host that telecast. Viewers can access it on their smart TV, streaming device, mobile app or online by going to Pluto TV and clicking on the 'Live Music' channel, found within the Entertainment category on the service. How many awards are there? A total of 26 competitive categories, from lead and featured actors to scenic, costume and lighting design. Some technical award handouts may be pre-taped and winners won't appear on the live show, only cut down into edited bits sandwiched into the telecast. What are the top nominees? There are three of them: 'Buena Vista Social Club,' which takes its inspiration from Wim Wenders' 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary; 'Death Becomes Her,' based on the 1992 cult classic film; and 'Maybe Happy Ending,' a rom-com musical about a pair of androids. Each have a leading 10 nominations. Who is vying for best new play and musical? For new musicals, it's 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Dead Outlaw,' 'Death Becomes Her,' 'Maybe Happy Ending' and 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.' For new plays, it's 'English,' 'The Hills of California,' 'John Proctor Is the Villain,' 'Oh, Mary!' and 'Purpose.' Many of the races are unusually tight this year, the product of a Broadway heaving with shows after having largely rebounded from the pandemic. 'I haven't seen one nominated show that I haven't been wowed by. Everything brings something,' says Lowe Cunningham, lead producer of 'Death Becomes Her' and also a Tony voter. 'How dare the Broadway community come together with such excellent work,' she jokes. 'I needed everything else to be much worse, and I don't appreciate it.' Can history be made? Audra McDonald, the most recognized performer in the theater awards' history, could possibly extending her Tony lead. Already the record holder for most acting wins with six Tonys, McDonald could add to that thanks to her leading turn in an acclaimed revival of 'Gypsy.' She will push the record for a performer to most wins with seven if she prevails on Tony night. And Kara Young — the first Black actress to be nominated for a Tony Award in four consecutive years — could become the first Black person to win two Tonys consecutively should she win for her role in the play 'Purpose.' Other possible firsts: — Daniel Dae Kim could becomes the first Asian winner in the category of best leading actor in a play for his work in a revival of 'Yellow Face.' And Marjan Neshat and her co-star Tala Ashe are vying to become the first female actors of Iranian descent to win a Tony. A special guest Normally, shows open for several years don't get any Tony telecast attention but 'Hamilton' is no normal show. The original cast will celebrate the show's 10th anniversary on Broadway with a performance featuring creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and actors Goldsberry, Ariana DeBose, Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom, Jr., Okieriete Onaodowan and Phillipa Soo. What will producers hope to avoid? Any repeat of last year, when Jay-Z's electrifying reunion with Alicia Keys on what appeared to be a live duet of 'Empire State of Mind' was actually pre-taped hours before the live show. The appearance by the rapper in support of Keys' musical 'Hell's Kitchen' turned out to be a piece of Hollywood trickery, undercutting the Broadway community's full-throated embrace of live singing and dancing. Broadway's big season The health of Broadway — once very much in doubt during the pandemic lockdown — is now very good, at least in terms of box office. The 2024-2025 season took in $1.9 billion, the highest-grossing season in recorded history, overtaking the pre-pandemic previous high of $1.8 billion during the 2018-2019 season. In terms of attendance, Broadway welcomed nearly 14.7 million ticket buyers, the second best attended season on record, behind only 2018-2019. But sky-high ticket prices have led to fears that Broadway is getting financially out of touch. A revival of 'Othello' with Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal broke the record for top-grossing play in Broadway history with a gross of $2,818,297 for eight performances, fueled by some seats going for as high as $921. How can you get in the mood? Even if you haven't been able to get to Broadway this season, you can still see one of the shows. The night before the Tonys, 'Good Night, and Good Luck' — starring and co-written by Clooney, a Tony acting nominee — will stream across CNN properties. Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press
Chicago Tribune
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
What to watch for at the Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest night
NEW YORK — Twenty-nine shows on Broadway got Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy — and the box office attention they usually bring. Here are some key things to know as Broadway's biggest night approaches, including how to watch, who is poised to make history, what old favorite gets to take a victory lap and how you can see George Clooney on Broadway from the comfort of your couch. The Tonys will be broadcast to both coasts on Sunday, June 8, from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. central time, live from Radio City Music Hall. On CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, the 'Wicked' star, will be making her debut hosting the Tonys. She won the lead actress in a musical Tony in 2016 for 'The Color Purple' and will have just released her new album, 'I Forgive You.' A pre-show will be broadcast on Pluto TV from 5:40 p.m.-7:00 p.m. central time, where some Tonys will be handed out. Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry will host that telecast. Viewers can access it on their smart TV, streaming device, mobile app or online by going to Pluto TV and clicking on the 'Live Music' channel, found within the Entertainment category on the service. A total of 26 competitive categories, from lead and featured actors to scenic, costume and lighting design. Some technical award handouts may be pre-taped and winners won't appear on the live show, only cut down into edited bits sandwiched into the telecast. There are three of them: 'Buena Vista Social Club,' which takes its inspiration from Wim Wenders' 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary; 'Death Becomes Her,' based on the 1992 cult classic film; and 'Maybe Happy Ending,' a rom-com musical about a pair of androids. Each have a leading 10 nominations. For new musicals, it's 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Dead Outlaw,' 'Death Becomes Her,' 'Maybe Happy Ending' and 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.' For new plays, it's 'English,' 'The Hills of California,' 'John Proctor Is the Villain,' 'Oh, Mary!' and 'Purpose.' Many of the races are unusually tight this year, the product of a Broadway heaving with shows after having largely rebounded from the pandemic. 'I haven't seen one nominated show that I haven't been wowed by. Everything brings something,' says Lowe Cunningham, lead producer of 'Death Becomes Her' and also a Tony voter. 'How dare the Broadway community come together with such excellent work,' she jokes. 'I needed everything else to be much worse, and I don't appreciate it.' Audra McDonald, the most recognized performer in the theater awards' history, could possibly extending her Tony lead. Already the record holder for most acting wins with six Tonys, McDonald could add to that thanks to her leading turn in an acclaimed revival of 'Gypsy.' She will push the record for a performer to most wins with seven if she prevails on Tony night. And Kara Young — the first Black actress to be nominated for a Tony Award in four consecutive years — could become the first Black person to win two Tonys consecutively should she win for her role in the play 'Purpose.' Other possible firsts: — Daniel Dae Kim could becomes the first Asian winner in the category of best leading actor in a play for his work in a revival of 'Yellow Face.' And Marjan Neshat and her co-star Tala Ashe are vying to become the first female actors of Iranian descent to win a Tony. Normally, shows open for several years don't get any Tony telecast attention but 'Hamilton' is no normal show. The original cast will celebrate the show's 10th anniversary on Broadway with a performance featuring creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and actors Goldsberry, Ariana DeBose, Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom, Jr., Okieriete Onaodowan and Phillipa Soo. Any repeat of last year, when Jay-Z's electrifying reunion with Alicia Keys on what appeared to be a live duet of 'Empire State of Mind' was actually pre-taped hours before the live show. The appearance by the rapper in support of Keys' musical 'Hell's Kitchen' turned out to be a piece of Hollywood trickery, undercutting the Broadway community's full-throated embrace of live singing and dancing. The health of Broadway — once very much in doubt during the pandemic lockdown — is now very good, at least in terms of box office. The 2024-2025 season took in $1.9 billion, the highest-grossing season in recorded history, overtaking the pre-pandemic previous high of $1.8 billion during the 2018-2019 season. In terms of attendance, Broadway welcomed nearly 14.7 million ticket buyers, the second best attended season on record, behind only 2018-2019. But sky-high ticket prices have led to fears that Broadway is getting financially out of touch. A revival of 'Othello' with Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal broke the record for top-grossing play in Broadway history with a gross of $2,818,297 for eight performances, fueled by some seats going for as high as $921. Even if you haven't been able to get to Broadway this season, you can still see one of the shows. The night before the Tonys, 'Good Night, and Good Luck' — starring and co-written by Clooney, a Tony acting nominee — will stream across CNN properties.
The Guardian
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Wicked, Mountainhead and Nicolas Cage's Surfer: what's new to streaming in Australia in June
TV, Australia, 2025 – out 6 June I wasn't a big fan of Jane Harper's murder mystery The Survivors: the characters never engaged me and it seemed obsessed with bridging a gap between past and present. Plus, its central metaphor – about the ocean dredging up old secrets – felt rather laboured. So I'm hesitant, albeit curious, about Tony Ayres' Netflix adaptation, which will surely deploy flashbacks aplenty, like the two previous Harper adaptations: The Dry and its sequel. The setting is the fictitious Evelyn Bay, which is upended after a young woman is murdered on the beach. Charlie Vickers plays Kieran Elliott, who has recently returned to the town with his partner, Mia (Yerin Ha), and their baby, still feeling profound guilt over a terrible event that occurred 15 years ago. Could the two events be connected? Film, USA, 2024 – out 26 June The most audacious thing about Wicked is the framing of Elphaba Thropp. Turns out the so-called Wicked Witch of the West is actually a good person, her reputation cruelly sullied by Emerald City's propaganda machine. In director Jon M. Chu's glossy blockbuster, she is played by Cynthia Erivo, who of course belts out a show-stopping number about defying gravity. My favourite part is a daffy but good-natured, symbolism-heavy side plot, about animals being targeted by a government that wants to lock them up and remove their ability to speak. Film, Australia/US, 2018 – out 28 June Leigh Whannell's low-budget but very slick and polished sci-fi is a lean, mean, thrillingly executed revenge movie. Based in the not-too-distant future, the plot rockets to life when its mechanic protagonist, Grey (Logan Marshall-Green), is attacked by transhuman criminals, who kill his wife and turn him into a quadriplegic. An experimental procedure gives him back the use of his body, with the condition that he must share it with a computer. Frenetic, frame-flipping action scenes show the computer taking control and making mince meat of any fool who stands in Grey's way. But maybe the AI has its own agenda. Whannell strikes a cracking balance, combining midnight movie thrills and spills with juicy ideas. Honourable mentions: Rumours (film, 5 June), Tires season 2 (TV, 5 June), K.O. (film, 6 June), Titan: The Oceangate Disaster (TV, 11 June), Fubar season 2 (TV, 12 June), The Pope's Exorcist (film, 15 June), Squid Game: season 3 (TV, 27 June). Film, Australia/Ireland, 2025 – out 15 June Want to know what Wake in Fright would look like with Nicolas Cage taking the lead? The Surfer is the closest you'll come to finding out. Cage plays a well-off businessperson who, after many years abroad, returns to the small Australian coastal town he grew up in, determined to buy his old family home. When he arrives at the local beach, however, he's accosted by a gang of hoodlums who steal his surfboard and repeatedly bark their mantra: 'Don't live here, don't surf here.' All-out war erupts, triggering a downward spiral for the protagonist and a familiar treat for the audience: watching Nic Cage go nuts. Before you know it, he's babbling like a madman and drinking beer from puddles. Director Lorcan Finnegan maintains an ironic touch, cutting to shampoo commercial visions of sand and surf. But the tone is ferociously surreal. TV, UK, 2025 – out 4 June Near the beginning of creator Stephen Butchard's BBC crime series, Sean Bean's character, Ronnie Phelan, wonders whether his margins 'could be better' and issues his right hand man Michael (James Nelson-Joyce) the following directive: 'Same gear, better price.' Ronnie is a crime boss with an eye on retirement, wanting to boost his coffers before slipping off into the sunset with his wife (Julie Graham). This creates a succession struggle, the top contenders being Michael and Ronnie's eldest son Jamie (Jack McMullen). There's nothing wildly original about any of this, but, going by the first episode, it's diligently made, with strong performances and downcast vibes. Film, Australia, 2025 – out 15 June 'At our beach, at our magic beach … ' If you're a parent there's a good chance those words have been emblazoned on to your psyche, thanks to the gorgeous writing and illustrations of Alison Lester. Separated into 10 chapters, each inspired by different pages and animated in a different style, Robert Connolly's adaptation – as I wrote in my review – is 'a beautifully imperfect production, shirking the straight lines, smooth curves and spit-polished surfaces so ubiquitous in mainstream kids' movies'. Honourable mentions: The Last Man on Earth seasons 1-4 (TV, 4 June), Coming 2 America (film, 7 June), Magic Mike (film, 8 June), Marie Antoinette (film, 15 June), The Kids Are Alright (film, 25 June). TV, Denmark/France/Sweden/Czech Republic/Belgium/Norway/Germany, 2024 – out 20 June This is the first TV series from director Thomas Vinterberg, whose previous film Another Round was a sharp, entertaining, and very boozy tale of a group of school teachers who attempt to remain neither sober nor drunk. The subject is grimmer this time around: Families Like Ours is set in a climate-devastated future where Denmark is evacuated due to rising sea levels. Property becomes worthless and much of the population become refugees. In the words of the Guardian's Lucy Mangan, 'Vinterberg takes what most of us treat as an existential threat, a problem too huge and frightening to think about, and puts it into a more manageable frame.' TV, Australia, 2025 – out 19 June Packaged in the form of six 10-minute episodes – though I recommend watching them all in one sitting – Moonbird is set on a remote Tasmanian island, exploring the relationship between a father (Kyle Morrison) who's teaching his son (Lennox Monaghan) about the Aboriginal tradition of muttonbirding, which involves the harvesting of mutton bird chicks. There are tensions: the boy says he doesn't 'believe in murdering innocent sea birds' while Dad insists that 'this is your culture'. The story is modest but hits its emotional beats, and the location is immersively captured by director, co-creator and co-writer Nathan Maynard. Honourable mentions: Two Hands (film, 1 June), The Last Samurai (film, 1 June), The Long Kiss Goodnight (film, 1 June), Paperback Hero (film, 6 June), La Storia (TV, 12 June), Lord of the Flies (film, 13 June), Black Daisies (TV, 26 June), Iris (TV, 26 June), Constantine (film, 27 June), Midsommar (film, 28 June), My Name Is Gulpilil (film, 30 June). TV, UK, 2025 – out 3 June How 'bout some good old-fashioned dinosaurs? The original Walking with Dinosaurs series premiered in 1999, generating big ratings. But, uh-oh, the remake didn't impress the Guardian's Jack Seale, who described it as nothing more than 'a decent dino documentary' that 'feels cheap and tired'. Sounds like (apologies) a dinosnore! Honourable mentions: Police Rescue (TV, 1 June), Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee season two (TV, 4 June), Bay of Fires season 2 (TV, 15 June), Little Disasters season 1 (TV, 15 June), Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius (TV, 16 June), Prime Suspect (TV, 29 June), The Gulf seasons 1-2 (TV, 20 June). Film, US, 2024 – out 3 June Nicole Kidman delivers one of her best and bravest performances in years as Romy Mathis, a robotics company CEO who engages in a very steamy and kinky affair with Samuel (Harris Dickinson), a much younger intern. As their relationship intensifies, one can sense things probably aren't going to end well, with plenty of intense 'no, don't do it!' moments. Kidman is unsettlingly good at layering a character turned on by danger and risk. Honourable mentions: Mr Robot seasons 1-4 (TV, 1 June), Deep Cover (film, 12 June), Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (film, 1 June), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (film, 1 June), The Twisters (film, 4 June), Ready Player One (film, 17 June), We Were Liars (TV, 18 June), Promising Young Woman (film, 19 June), Countdown (TV, 25 June), Heretic (film, 26 June), The Hunger Games (film, 30 June). Film, US, 2025 – out 1 June Four ultra-wealthy tech bros gather for a poker weekend in the mountains in the film directorial debut of Succession creator Jesse Armstrong. As they're there – gasbassing about apps, deals, and the need for 'digital milkshakes' and 'robot handjobs' – the wider world descends into chaos, largely due to technology their companies have rolled out. This is strikingly sharp and timely satire, with smugly entertaining performances from Steve Carell, Cory Michael Smith, Ramy Youssef and Jason Schwartzman. Film, US, 2025 – date TBC The sensationally popular Minecraft movie doesn't do a great job introducing its world to people, like me, who are largely ignorant of it, beyond some basic information and an appreciation of that blocky aesthetic. But I got the sense this was deliberate; one, as they say, for the fans – and by god there are lots of them. The story revolves around a bunch of people who are pulled into the 'Overworld' via a magical portal. The film is immensely boosted by Jack Black and Jason Momoa's highly entertaining performances – particularly the latter, who's dressed in an outrageously great pink leather jacket. Honourable mentions: The Mortician (TV, 2 June), The Expendables 1-3 (film, 14 June), Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie (TV, 20 June), John Wick (film, 21 June), The Matrix (film, 21 June), The Matrix Reloaded (film, 21 June), The Matrix Revolutions (film, 21 June), Enigma (film, 25 June), My Mom Jayne (film, 28 June), When No One Sees Us (TV, 30 June). Film, UK, 2025 – out 8 June David Attenborough sure has a great work ethic – especially for someone who's almost 100. The new documentary from the legendary presenter and biologist is a deeply alarming assessment of the health of the world's oceans, which are in serious trouble due to overfishing. The film (co-directed by Colin Butfield, Toby Nowlan and Keith Scholey) carefully establishes that ocean life lives in a delicate balance, before examining the sheer ruination of the seas: a terribly sad state of affairs. The last act, as is common in activist documentaries, is more optimistic, offering some potential solutions. It's nicely shot and, of course, beautifully narrated by Atto. Honourable mentions: Mission: Impossible 1-6 (film, 1 June), Predator: Killer of Killers (film, 6 June), The Incredible Hulk (film, 20 June), Ironheart (TV, 25 June), The Bear season 4 (TV, 26 June). TV, US, 2025 – out 4 June Will Apple's new comedy-drama do for golf what Ted Lasso did for baseball? Probably not. But its appeal extends far beyond those who love whacking balls across well-maintained lawns. In large part because of Owen Wilson, who's just so damn likable as Pryce Cahill, a former professional golfer with a chequered relationship to the sport. He's convinced that a young talent (Peter Dager) can crack the big time, taking the (initially reluctant) kid under his wing. All of this fits comfortably within a familiar sports narrative format, at least going by the first two episodes. There's not the faintest desire to risk or innovate. But it's pleasant, moreish viewing. Honourable mentions: Echo Valley (film, 13 June), Smoke (film, 27 June).
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
New on Paramount Plus in June 2025 — all the new shows and movies to watch
Paramount Plus adds tons of new shows and movies every month, and this June is no different. Well, it's maybe a little different. The slate of new original shows and movies is very light this month. The science-fiction love story "Love Me" is the big movie hitting the streaming service this month, making its streaming debut on June 16. But aside from that, it's all about the older, licensed shows and movies that Paramount Plus is adding this month. The good news is that the movies Paramount Plus is adding to its library this month are excellent. There's "Reservoir Dogs," "No Country for Old Men," "Whiplash" and more. You could just watch Paramount Plus movies this month and be content — the list is that good. Here's everything new on Paramount Plus this month, starting with our top picks. When I say "Love Me" features an intimate cast, I'm not exaggerating. This post-apocalyptic romance movie stars just two incredible actors: Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun. This sci-fi romance takes place long into the future, and humanity has gone extinct. But when a weather buoy (Stewart) comes across a passing satellite, it becomes self-aware, declaring itself "Me" and naming the passing satellite "Iam." They then, at Me's insistence, form a friendship and develop personas based on the social media channel of an influencer named Deja and her husband Liam. This relationship then turns into something more, but that brings complications. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Premieres June 16 on Paramount Plus The Tony Awards recognize the best in the world of Broadway theater. This year, the 78th Annual Tony Awards will kick off on June 8 at 8 p.m. ET, hosted by "Wicked" star and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo. Leading the pack with 10 nominations are "Buena Vista Social Club," "Death Becomes Her" and "Maybe Happy Ending," all three of which are competing for Best Musical. But I'll be keeping an eye on the Best Performance categories to see if Sarah Snook can win for her performance as every character in "The Picture of Dorian Gray". Premieres live on June 8 at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount Plus "Reservoir Dogs" has an incredible ensemble cast. The crime drama stars Harvey Keitel as Mr. White, Tim Roth as Mr. Orange, Michael Madsen as Mr. Blonde, Chris Penn as "Nice Guy" Eddie Cabot, Steve Buscemi as Mr. Pink, Lawrence Tierney as Joe Cabot, Edward Bunker as Mr. Blue and director Quentin Tarantino as Mr. Brown, the final of the eight bank robbers whose heist goes horribly wrong. You never see the heist, though. In fact, you only see this group of men together once. After breakfast at a diner, the heist goes off and only Mr. White and Mr. Orange make it to a warehouse rendezvous with Mr. Pink. This is Quentin Tarantino's best movie, so don't miss it now that it's on Paramount Plus. Premieres June 1 on Paramount Plus ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, PREMIERES & EVENTSJUNE 8 "The 78th Annual Tony Awards"** Cynthia Erivo will host the 2025 Tony Awards, which honors the incredible artistry of the 2024-2025 Broadway season. This year's ceremony will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City. JUNE 16 "Love Me"* In a story that spans billions of years, a buoy and a satellite meet online long after humanity's extinction. As they learn what life was like on Earth, they discover themselves and what it means to be alive and in love. JUNE 20 "Noah's Arc: The Movie"* premiere Fans and new audiences will reunite with the beloved chosen family following the events of 2020's 'Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles' special. In this next installment, Noah and Wade are expecting twins and must shift gears when each is offered their dream job, forcing one of them to assume the traditional stay-at-home parental which one? JUNE 4 "SpongeBob SquarePants" season 14 JUNE 11 "The Really Loud House" season 2 JUNE 22 "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards" (on-demand) JUNE 25 "The Patrick Star Show" season 3"Ice Airport Alaska" season 5"The Last Cowboy" season 5 JUNE 1 "3:10 to Yuma"*"12 Years a Slave" "Bad News Bears" BlacKkKlansman""Boogie Nights""But I'm a Cheerleader""Call Me By Your Name""Carol""Carriers""Center Stage""Changing Lanes""Chasing Amy""Cloverfield""Crawlspace""Daddy Day Camp""Dance Flick""Dog Day Afternoon""Double Jeopardy""Eagle Eye""Elf""Enemy at the Gates""EuroTrip""Everybody's Fine""Extract""First Blood""Heatwave""How She Move""How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days""Imagine That""In & Out""Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull""Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade""Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark""Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom""Jawbreaker""Kinky Boots""Law of Desire""Layer Cake""Light of My Life""Like a Boss""Marathon Man""Masterminds""Military Wives"*"Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult""No Country for Old Men""Orange County""Overdrive""Pretty In Pink""Pulp Fiction""Racing with the Moon""Rambo III""Rambo: First Blood Part II""RED"*"Reservoir Dogs""Risky Business"'"Road Trip""Run & Gun""Saturday Night Fever""Save the Last Dance""School Ties""Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse""She's All That""Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow""Stand By Me""Teen Titans GO! To the Movies""The Autopsy of Jane Doe"* "The Crossing Guard""The Dictator""The Fighting Temptations""The Gambler""The General's Daughter""The Girl Next Door""The Godfather""The Godfather Part II""The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone""The Hunt for Red October""The Ides of March""The Kings of Summer""The Last Samurai""The Lovely Bones""The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear""The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad!""The Nice Guys""The Other Woman"*"The People vs. Larry Flynt""The Running Man""The Shootist""The Space Between Us"*"The Untouchables""Tigerland""Tommy Boy""Tootsie""Total Recall" (1990)"True Grit""Whiplash""Without a Paddle""xXx""Zola" JUNE 5 "Lions for Lambs"* JUNE 1 Formula E – Hankook Shanghai E-Prix*PGA Tour – the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday (Final Round Coverage)* JUNE 6 NWSL – Racing Louisville FC vs. Utah Royals FC JUNE 7 NWSL – NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current*PGA Tour – RBC Canadian Open (Third and Final Round Coverage)*WNBA – Indiana Fever @ Chicago Sky* JUNE 8 PBR – Knockout Kansas City*PGA Tour – RBC Canadian Open (Third and Final Round Coverage)*NWSL – Washington Spirit vs. North Carolina Courage JUNE 13 NWSL – Houston Dash vs. San Diego Wave FC JUNE 14 WNBA – Los Angeles Sparks @ Minnesota Lynx*BIG3 Basketball* JUNE 15 WNBA – Chicago Sky @ Connecticut Sun*LPGA – Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give (Final Round Coverage)*NWSL – Portland Thorns vs. Washington Spirit* JUNE 21 NWSL – Utah Royals FC vs. Seattle Reign FCSailGP – Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix*PGA Tour – Travelers Championship (Third and Final Round Coverage)* JUNE 22 Formula E – Jakarta E-Prix*PGA Tour – Travelers Championship (Third and Final Round Coverage)*BIG3 Basketball* JUNE 27 "Pulisic" episodes 8-9 premiere JUNE 28 PGA Tour – Rocket Classic (Third and Final Round Coverage)* JUNE 29 BIG3 Basketball*PGA Tour – Rocket Classic (Third and Final Round Coverage)* Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. 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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What to watch for at the Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest night
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-nine shows on Broadway got Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy — and the box office attention they usually bring. Here are some key things to know as Broadway's biggest night approaches, including how to watch, who is poised to make history, what old favorite gets to take a victory lap and how you can see George Clooney on Broadway from the comfort of your couch. When are the Tony Awards? The Tonys will be broadcast to both coasts on Sunday, June 8, from 8 p.m. ET-11 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT to 8 p.m. PT., live from Radio City Music Hall. How can I watch them? On CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. Who's hosting the Tony Awards? Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, the 'Wicked' star, will be making her debut hosting the Tonys. She won the lead actress in a musical Tony in 2016 for 'The Color Purple' and will have just released her new album, 'I Forgive You.' A pre-show will be broadcast on Pluto TV from 6:40 p.m.-8:00 p.m. ET/3:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m. PT, where some Tonys will be handed out. Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry will host that telecast. Viewers can access it on their smart TV, streaming device, mobile app or online by going to Pluto TV and clicking on the 'Live Music' channel, found within the Entertainment category on the service. How many awards are there? A total of 26 competitive categories, from lead and featured actors to scenic, costume and lighting design. Some technical award handouts may be pre-taped and winners won't appear on the live show, only cut down into edited bits sandwiched into the telecast. What are the top nominees? There are three of them: 'Buena Vista Social Club,' which takes its inspiration from Wim Wenders' 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary; 'Death Becomes Her,' based on the 1992 cult classic film; and ' Dead Outlaw,' a musical about a real life alcoholic drifter shot dead in 1911 and whose afterlife proved to be stranger than fiction. Each have a leading 10 nominations. Who is vying for best new play and musical? For new musicals, it's 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Dead Outlaw,' 'Death Becomes Her,' 'Maybe Happy Ending' and 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.' For new plays, it's 'English,' 'The Hills of California,' 'John Proctor Is the Villain,' 'Oh, Mary!' and 'Purpose.' Many of the races are unusually tight this year, the product of a Broadway heaving with shows after having largely rebounded from the pandemic. 'I haven't seen one nominated show that I haven't been wowed by. Everything brings something,' says Lowe Cunningham, lead producer of 'Death Becomes Her' and also a Tony voter. 'How dare the Broadway community come together with such excellent work,' she jokes. 'I needed everything else to be much worse, and I don't appreciate it.' Can history be made? Audra McDonald, the most recognized performer in the theater awards' history, could possibly extending her Tony lead. Already the record holder for most acting wins with six Tonys, McDonald could add to that thanks to her leading turn in an acclaimed revival of "Gypsy." She will push the record for a performer to most wins with seven if she prevails on Tony night. And Kara Young — the first Black actress to be nominated for a Tony Award in four consecutive years — could become the first Black person to win two Tonys consecutively should she win for her role in the play 'Purpose.' Other possible firsts: — Daniel Dae Kim could becomes the first Asian winner in the category of best leading actor in a play for his work in a revival of 'Yellow Face.' And Marjan Neshat and her co-star Tala Ashe are vying to become the first female actors of Iranian descent to win a Tony. A special guest Normally, shows open for several years don't get any Tony telecast attention but 'Hamilton' is no normal show. The original cast will celebrate the show's 10th anniversary on Broadway with a performance featuring creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and actors Goldsberry, Ariana DeBose, Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom, Jr., Okieriete Onaodowan and Phillipa Soo. What will producers hope to avoid? Any repeat of last year, when Jay-Z's electrifying reunion with Alicia Keys on what appeared to be a live duet of 'Empire State of Mind' was actually pre-taped hours before the live show. The appearance by the rapper in support of Keys' musical 'Hell's Kitchen' turned out to be a piece of Hollywood trickery, undercutting the Broadway community's full-throated embrace of live singing and dancing. Broadway's big season The health of Broadway — once very much in doubt during the pandemic lockdown — is now very good, at least in terms of box office. The 2024-2025 season took in $1.9 billion, the highest-grossing season in recorded history, overtaking the pre-pandemic previous high of $1.8 billion during the 2018-2019 season. In terms of attendance, Broadway welcomed nearly 14.7 million ticket buyers, the second best attended season on record, behind only 2018-2019. But sky-high ticket prices have led to fears that Broadway is getting financially out of touch. A revival of 'Othello' with Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal broke the record for top-grossing play in Broadway history with a gross of $2,818,297 for eight performances, fueled by some seats going for as high as $921. How can you get in the mood? Even if you haven't been able to get to Broadway this season, you can still see one of the shows. The night before the Tonys, 'Good Night, and Good Luck' — starring and co-written by Clooney, a Tony acting nominee — will stream across CNN properties. ___ For more coverage of the 2025 Tony Awards, visit:
