Tony Iommi has given his verdict on forthcoming Black Sabbath ballet

76th Annual Tony Awards will go on without having to cross a picket line.The Writers Guild of America announced on Monday that they will not picket this year's show, which is set for June 11, amid the ongoing writers' strike.«Tony Awards Productions (a joint venture of the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing) has communicated with us that they are altering this year’s show to conform with specific requests from the WGA,» a statement from the guild explained, according to «Therefore the WGA will not be picketing the show.»«As they have stood by us, we stand with our fellow workers on Broadway who are impacted by our strike,» the statement added.The show will proceed, although in an unspecified altered form, as planned.Kate Shindle, president of Actor Equity, took to Twitter to share her thanks with the WGA for their agreement, «Thank you, @WGAWest and @WGAEast. @ActorsEquity members: time to double down on showing up at their pickets.»«Oh, and because it can’t be said enough: this is still #AMPTP’s fault, and the writers should never have been put in this position,» she added. «We can appreciate the grace AND point at the culprits, right?»Oh, and because it can’t be said enough: this is still #AMPTP’s fault, and the writers should never have been put in this position.

on Friday to denied a waiver to CBS and Paramount+ that would allow the ceremony to be broadcast and streamed. And indeed, WGA specifically blamed CBS, Paramount “and their allies,” for making the changes necessary.“As has been previously reported, the Writers Guilds of America East and West (WGA) will not negotiate an interim agreement or a waiver for the Tony Awards.

Ja Morant, one of the NBA’s bright young stars, was suspended today by the Memphis Grizzlies after he was shown holding a gun, the second such incident this year for him.

Micheal J. Fox is opening up about the continued physical toll of his experience with Parkinson's disease. In a new interview with, the actor shares some of the surprising injuries he says he's suffered as a result of his illness. «I broke this shoulder — had it replaced. I broke this elbow.

As you have no doubt already heard, the WGA is on strike right now. Just over a week into it, this strike has already caused quite a few disruptions, with productions being halted and development coming to a standstill.

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The Wire creator David Simon has become one of the many writers/producers whose overall agreements have been suspended because of the strike.

EXCLUSIVE: Amid simmering unease over the impact of the writers’ strike, the upcoming Cannes market is getting a shot in the arm with the arrival of Guy Ritchie’s next project, a big-budget untitled action movie which will star Henry Cavill (Man Of Steel), Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From Home) and Eiza González (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw).

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British actress Jodie Comer has earned her first Tony Award nomination for Broadway debut Prima Facie.The Killing Eve star, 30, is nominated for best performance by an actress in a leading role in a play for her role as Tessa in the one-person production by playwright Suzie Miller.The production, about a British defence lawyer who ends up in the witness box, secured four Tony Award nominations in total, including for best scenic design, best lighting design and best sound in a play. After receiving critical acclaim for her West End debut at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London, which included winning best actress at the 2023 Olivier Awards, Comer took the play to the John Golden Theatre on Broadway in April which will run until July.

Curtains up! The 76th annual Tony Awards are just around the corner and stars including Jessica Chastain, Jodie Comer and Josh Groban will be recognized for their work on Broadway during the ceremony.

2023 Tony Awards.And now that all 27 nominated productions have been announced for the 76th annual Tonys, it’s time to see them all live — well, the 16 shows that are still running as of now which feature stars nominated for the first time like Jessica Chastain, Josh Groban and Jodie Comer — on the Great White Way before theater’s biggest night of the year.To make your life easy, we’ve compiled a list of all the shows from the most nominated — this year, the musical adaptation of “Some Like It Hot” led the way with 13 nods — to the least that only nabbed a single selection like the buzzy “Summer, 1976.”Best of all, we found tickets for all 16 shows that are still running as of now.Want to go to a show in person so you’re in the know come awards night?Keep reading, dramaphiles.We’ve got all the details you need below.13 nominations include Best New Musical, Christian Borle and J.

Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee made history on Tuesday, when the two performers became the first nonbinary-identifying people nominated for individual acting prizes for the 76th annual Tony Awards. Newell, who first broke out on and has since become a Broadway and TV fixture, was nominated for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical.

Lea Michele and Myles Frost presented the nominees for the 76th annual Tony Awards live on before finishing the list from the heart of Broadway at the Sofitel New York. Recognizing the best in live theater, the Tony Awards cap off a strong year for Broadway, which bounced back during the 2022-2023 season with a number of acclaimed and groundbreaking productions. In total, there were 38 eligible shows, including 17 original plays and nine new musicals as well as six play revivals and six musical revivals.Earning the most of any production, came out on top, with a total of 13 nominations. The most nominated play, meanwhile, is, which garnered six.

Audra McDonald earned a historic 10th acting Tony Award nomination for her performance in. The latest nod ties her with Chita Rivera and Julie Harris as the most nominated individual performers ever in the 76-year history of the Broadway awards. McDonald was nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for her turn as writer and alum Suzanne Alexander, who recounts her traumatic experiences while attending OSU. Prior to the 76th annual Tony Awards, McDonald had garnered two previous nominations in the same category for in 2020 and in 2014. She has also been nominated in the Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical category three times, for in 2012, in 2007 and in 2000. Her other acting nods include two for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play, for in 2004 and in 1996.

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Ozzy Osbourne is missing performing live to his fans “terribly”, his wife Sharon Osbourne has said.Speaking in an interview with The Sun, Sharon said that her husband feels like he’s “let down” his fans after having to cancel European and UK tour dates. In February, the soloist and former Black Sabbath singer announced his retirement from touring due to various health issues.“The biggest love affair of Ozzy’s life is his audience and performing,” Sharon said. “He misses the live audience, he misses his fans terribly.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ioan Gruffudd (San Andreas) has closed a deal to join Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys 4, the newest installment in the hit series of buddy cop action comedies from Sony Pictures.

TV personality Gemma Collins looks chic as she supported fried DJ Fat Tony at an art exhibition on Tuesday. Gemma, 42, stylishly wore an ombre blue and pink silk trouser suit paired with a silk neck scarf and blue Chanel handbag.