Years ago, there was an unofficial rule for Tony Awards broadcasts that only shows that were nominated for Best Musical or Best Revival of a Musical could perform. For instance, back in 2007, the original Broadway cast of “Legally Blonde” did not perform at the Tony Awards since the show was snubbed for a Best Musical nomination. But since then, the rules have become so relaxed that some shows that received no nominations at all, such at “Finding Neverland” and “A Beautiful Noise,” got to perform during the broadcast anyway.
However, a press release issued last week suggested that only the Tony-nominated musicals may be performing at this year’s ceremony, as there was no mention of musicals such as “Back to the Future, “The Notebook” and “The Heart of Rock” (which were not nominated for Best Musical) performing. Nominated shows that are set to perform include “Cabaret,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Illinoise,” “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Suffs,” “The Outsiders,” “Tommy,” and “Water for Elephants.” The Tony Awards will air on June 16 on CBS.
Free Broadway Juneteenth concert set for Times Square A free “Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth” concert will be presented in Times Square on Wednesday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm, rain or shine.
During the event, a Juneteenth Legacy Award will be given to Phylicia Rashad. More than 35 performers from 17 Broadway shows will be featured, with live music and ASL interpretation. ‘Stereop.
