Broadway is not only an iconic New York City symbol, but as a premier tourist attraction, it’s also a major contributor to the city’s economy. New York’s theater industry contributes nearly $15 billion to the local economy and funds almost 95,000 jobs....
One of the most iconic Broadway producers and directors of all-time passed away in 2019. Harold “Hal” Prince was synonymous with Broadway during the second half of the 20th century and was involved in some capacity with more than 80 productions from 1950...
Broadway is The Big Apple’s oldest north-south street and runs the length of Manhattan. The stretch from 42nd to 53rd Street, also known as the Theater District or “The Great White Way” is home to 40-plus professional theaters, each of which has at...
New York City is a vibrant metropolitan with a bustling arts scene. The Big Apple boasts more than three dozen Broadway theaters (as well as several off-Broadway theaters) that host original and classic productions. Although recent figures are unavailable due to...
The 2021 Tony Awards celebrating the best achievement in theater took place in September 2021 and marked the 74th edition of the annual awards show. Trophies are awarded for Best Musical and Best Play as well as for technical components such as Best Original Score,...
The American Theatre Wing created the Tony Awards, named in recognition of actress-producer Antoinette Perry, in 1947 to honor excellence in Broadway musicals and plays. All My Sons, written by Arthur Miller, was awarded Best Play at the inaugural ceremony in 1947....
The 2021 Tony Awards, held on September 26, 2021, at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, honored some of the best plays, musicals, actors, and other creative professionals in the 2019-20 season. Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr. and six-time Tony...
