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Backstage Predicts the 2013 Tony Winners

We’ll learn the winners during the June 9 Tony Awards broadcast on CBS, but for now, here are our best guesses at whom we’ll be toasting on awards night.

Tony Nominee Patina Miller Makes Magic in ‘Pippin’ on Broadway

Two-time Tony nominee Patina Miller re-invents the central role of the Leading Player in Diane Paulus’ circus-filled revival of Stephen Schwartz’s “Pippin.”

The Drama League Opens Downtown Theater Center

Located in Tribeca, the brand-new Drama League Theater Center will offer artists and audiences ways to enjoy being part of the theatrical community.

Patina Miller on the Cover of Backstage This Week!

"Pippin" star Patina Miller is on the cover of Backstage this week! She chats about how she prepared to play the Leading Player - it involves the trapeze! - and why she feels lucky to be on Broadway.

5 Acting Tips From Drama Desk Award Winners

We sat down with some of the 2013 Drama Desk Award winners after the ceremony on Sunday night and asked them to impart wisdown to aspiring actors!

Obie Awards Celebrate Off and Off-Off Broadway Community

The love was definitely in the room at the 58th annual Village Voice Obie Awards, which were hosted by Jessica Hecht and Jeremy Shamos at Webster Hall on Monday night.

'Matilda,' 'Pippin' Lead Drama Desk Award Winners

"Matilda" and "Pippin" took home the top awards for best musical and best musical revival at the 58th annual Drama Desk Awards.

'Long Way Go Down' Challenges Cast And Audience On Illegal Immigration

Zayd Dohrn’s play, enjoying its West Coast premiere at L.A.’s Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company, challenges cast and audience alike on illegal immigration.

13 Pieces Of Acting Advice From Tony Nominees

Laura Osnes, Will Chase, Valisia LeKae, Richard Kind, Billy Magnussen and more Tony nominees share their best advice for aspiring actors.

‘Pippin,’ ‘Kinky Boots’ Lead Outer Critics Circle Winners

“Pippin” and “Kinky Boots” won outstanding revival and new Broadway musical, respectively, at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, which were announced on Monday morning.