This past year was a momentous one for Broadway. On several occasions, the theatre community used its platform to show its support, educate, or comment on world events. It’s not surprising then, that the 2016 Tony Awards (the 70th Annual ceremony) were just as ground-breaking. Hamilton continued to demonstrate its cultural significance by sweeping almost every award it was nominated for, and for the first time, four black actors took home the Best Actor awards in the musical theatre category. With such a year behind them, we asked this year’s Tony winners how they plan to tackle 2017, plus an update on where to find them next. Read more…
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