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5 Keys for Staying Vital as an Actor From Logan Marshall-Green

Logan Marshall-Green talks about playing a role he's longed to play in "Miss Julie," and offers advice for staying vital as an actor.

No Tinseltown Effect on Tony Award Nominations

Though Broadway had a starry year, the Tinseltown Effect was not in evidence this year; stars such as Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain, Scarlett Johansson, Alec Baldwin, and Bette Midler tread the boards, but Tony nominators bypassed their performances.

'Kinky Boots,' 'Matilda' Lead 2013 Tony Award Nominations

New musicals "Kinky Boots" and "Matilda" the musical are neck and neck with Tony Award nominations with 13 and 12 nods respectively.

'Giant,' 'Hands on a Hardbody' Lead Drama Desk Nominees

The Drama Desk Awards honor Broadway and Off-Broadway theater, and will be presented in a ceremony at Town Hall on May 19.

How To Make an Original Cast Recording From the Stars of ‘Dogfight’

We spent time in the studio with the creative team behind the musical and chatted with the show’s leads, Derek Klena and Lindsay Mendez, about tips for performing in a studio, how to create onstage chemistry, and what makes working on new musicals so special.

Backstage Predicts the 2013 Tony Awards Acting Nominees

We'll have to wait for Tuesday's nominations announcement for the official nominees, but in the meantime here are our predictions for the acting nominees!

Diane Paulus Unlocks a Joyful Innocence in Her Heaven-Sent ‘Pippin’

Diane Paulus’ circus-inspired, beautifully buoyant, intoxicatingly sensual revival of Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s “Pippin” ends the Broadway season on a grand high.

Everyone Wants in on Casting ‘Mean Girls The Musical’

Everyone from Tina Fey to Buzzfeed to former cast member Amanda Seyfried are giving their two cents on the casting for the upcoming “Mean Girls” musical.

Vanessa Williams Returns to Broadway in ‘Trip to Bountiful’

The hard-working actor is as dedicated to craft as she is gorgeous—and has plenty of practical advice for aspiring actors.

‘I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers’ Barely Scratches the Surface

In John Logan’s solo show “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers,” Bette Midler is disappointingly content to reprise her Divine Miss M persona, and Mengers goes missing.