'Some Like It Hot' Star J. Harrison Ghee Makes Tony Awards History With Non-Binary Lead Acting Win

And Just Like That… is back for this Thursday with the first two episodes, followed by a new installment every week. I’ve seen the first seven made available to press; without giving away too much, let’s just say you’re in for an emotional ride.

but not for much longer.“Fat Ham,” currently on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre, closes on Sunday, June 25.And it’s a show you won’t want to miss.The story, a modern re-telling of “Hamlet” at a cookout, has more than won over Broadway fans during its three-month run in Midtown.“I’m a huge Shakespeare nerd so I went in super excited about that but also went in knowing that Hamlet himself is one of my least favorite characters in the lexicon,” theater veteran Kelly Klotz told the NY Post. “This production and the actor playing the Hamlet role (Marcel Spears) completely changed my mind.

Erika Jayne went from Beverly Hills to Chicago.

Alex Newell is happy to be moving on with Lea Michele. After the 36-year-old star posted a selfie congratulating Newell, who identifies as nonbinary and uses all pronouns, on their historic 2023 Tony Awards win, Newell reposted the photo on their Instagram Stories to reflect on their progress with their former co-star.«This was a moment for me! I'm so happy we could share this season together!» Newell, 30, wrote.

Glee had nearly as much backstabbing off-screen as on, but have put the past behind them: Lea Michele and Alex Newell.Michele starred on all six seasons of the hit Fox show as diva perfectionist Rachel Berry, and gained a reputation for being unpleasant to work with, with . Newell, who is non-binary, played Unique Adams, and while they didn't share any specific negative experiences with Michele, when stories about her attitude and alleged microaggressions were surfacing, they did chime in with a (Michele did .)On Sunday night, Newell for their performance in the Broadway musical Shucked! (As the Tonys separate acting awards by gender, Newell chose to compete in the best featured actor category), and many viewers noted that on their way to the stage, Newell passed right by Lea Michele ( but, as she did not originate the role in the production, ineligible for a nomination).

“Prima Face” is running for just three more weeks at New York City’s John Golden Theatre until it closes its Midtown Manhattan run on Sunday, July 2.And if you want tickets to see the hot-button play about a criminal defense lawyer with questionable morals who has her world upended, we’re here to help make that happen ASAP.If you’re looking for cheap tickets, the lowest price we could find at the time of publication was $126 before fees on Vivid Seats.That being said, last-minute tickets tend to be quite a bit more expensive for “Prima Facie” — tickets for the June 15 and June 16 shows will cost you a pretty penny.However, it’s hard to put a price tag on seeing Comer’s revelatory award-winning performance live.According to the NY Post’s Johnny Oleksinki’s glowing 3.5-star review “…we have just witnessed the emergence of an extraordinary new stage talent.”Want to see “Prima Facie” live before Comer takes her final bow?Here’s everything you need to know and more about how to make that happen.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all dates, show start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

J. Alphonse Nicholson, who was on a drumline growing up in North Carolina, spent years drumming on the street in New York City before he hit the big time.“You have so many different street musicians who do that,” he told me on this week’s “Renaissance Man.” “But that’s how I made a living, man.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor I’m on the phone with J. Harrison Ghee when they walk into their dressing room at the Shubert Theatre before Tuesday night’s performance of “Some Like It Hot.” It’s their first show since winning the Tony about 48 hours earlier, taking home the prize for leading actor in a musical for their work as Jerry/Daphne.  “Oh, my God,” Ghee says. “There are a lot of flowers here.” Then they sigh and choke up. “I can’t believe this,” says Ghee, who identifies as nonbinary. “Flowers from Billy Porter!” The card reads, “Welcome to the club, bitch.”

With the Tony Awards – and a seriously orange New York City sky – prompting some Broadway productions to reduce their playing schedules last week, total box office and attendance was down a bit, with the 33 shows taking in $30,961,479 for the week ending June 11.

Alex Newell is showing fans that there’s no beef between them and Lea Michele.

Lea Michele had a busy night at the 2023 Tony Awards on Sunday (June 11) in New York City, but she still managed to pack in some meaningful reunions with special people from her past.

The 2023 Tony Awards took place last night and there were so many moments that happened backstage that you didn’t get to see on TV.

Lea Michele finally had the moment that she and Rachel Berry have been waiting for!On Sunday, the singer took the stage at the 76th Annual Tony Awards at the United Palace Theater in New York City, where she performed «Don't Rain on My Parade,» from the Broadway musical , in which she plays Fanny Brice.Following the performance, Michele took to Instagram to celebrate the moment which garnered a standing ovation from the Tonys audience. «I thought a lot about what to say for this post. There’s so much to say.

Lupita Nyong'o knows how to make a fashion statement!The  actress attended the 76th annual Tony Awards in a style slightly different than fans are used to seeing her in.Nyong'o traded in her usual gown for something equally as glam — a metallic breastplate. Pairing the bold look with a black suit jacket and pants, the 40-year-old film star was able to forgo a shirt thanks to the beautifully crafted piece.

Fans think the Glee gods just served a lil’ justice in the BEST way possible!

“Leopoldstadt” won big at the 76th annual Tony Awards taking home trophies for Best Play, Best Male Featured Performance, Best Costume Design and Best Direction.There’s only one problem.The decorated show is closing in three weeks on Sunday, July 2 after opening back in October 2022.At the time of publication, there are only 24 more productions of the sprawling yet intimate family drama about a wealthy Viennese Jewish family that begins in 1899 and ends in 1955.Much to our surprise though, tickets are shockingly affordable considering how few shows remain and its pedigree.At the time of publication, we found tickets to see director Patrick Marber’s going for as low as $68 before fees on Vivid Seats.That’s a bargain for any Broadway show, let alone a four-time (!) Tony winner.As an added bonus, we found that every single remaining show has tickets available for below $100 before fees.Want to find out how much tickets cost for the show that the NY Post’s Johnny Oleksinski said “you won’t regret seeing”?We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of the last 24 “Leopoldstadt” showings at the Longacre Theatre including including dates, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

The 76th Annual Tony Awards managed to persevere on Sunday despite the ongoing writers strike, drawing a three-year high of 4.31M viewers.

Kimberly Akimbo, which walked away with five prestigious Tony Awards. The production secured accolades such as Best Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre. Close on the heels of Kimberly Akimbo were Some Like It Hot and Leopoldstadt, as both showed earned four wins each.

Lupita Nyong’o celebrated her body at the 2023 Tony Awards. The actress graced the Sunday, June 11, red carpet in a metallic breastplate. 

Alex Newell is the first non-binary actor to win a Tony Award at the event that ran this year for the 76th time. Newell took home the Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical category award for their role as Lulu in Shucked. They made reference to their background while accepting the award: “Thank you for seeing me Broadway.

at the United Palace Theatre in New York City. Alex Newell and J.