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A Beautiful Noise's Will Swenson Leads Broadway in a 'Sweet Caroline' Singalong at Tony Awards 2023 (Video)

Will Swenson hit the stage for a performance from his Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise at the 2023 Tony Awards!

The 50-year-old actor performed his rendition of “Sweet Caroline” at the show on Sunday night (June 11) at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights.

A Beautiful Noise uses the music of Neil Diamond to tell the story of the music icon’s life with Will portraying him. He led a singalong with some of the biggest stars on Broadway!

Will walked the red carpet earlier in the night with his wife Audra McDonald, who was nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for her work in Ohio State Murders.

Head inside to check out the performance video… More Here! »

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Jessica Chastain & Fellow Best Actress in a Play Nominee Audra McDonald Bring Special Guests to Tony Awards 2023

Jessica Chastain and fellow Best Actress in a Play nominee Audra McDonald shared the red carpet with special guests at the 2023 Tony Awards on Sunday night (June 11).

The 46-year-old The Good Nurse actress is being recognized for her work in A Doll’s House. She was joined by her mom Jerri Chastain at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights. She stunned in a yellow gown with a dramatic cape.

Audra is in the running for her work in Ohio State Murders. She wowed in a royal blue number and posed alongside her husband Will Swenson.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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Annaleigh Ashford Wins Presitigous Prize at Drama League Awards, Joins Broadway's Best at Luncheon!

Annaleigh Ashford just won one of the most prestigious awards in the Broadway community!

The Tony-winning actress picked up the Distinguished Performance Award during the 2023 Drama League Awards on Friday afternoon (May 19) at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

Annaleigh beat out 46 other nominees to be the sole performer to be recognized by the organization this year. She won the award for her work as Mrs. Lovett in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd.

Some Like It Hot won the award for Outstanding Production of a Musical, Into the Woods won Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Leopoldstadt won Outstanding Production of a Play, and A Doll’s House won Outstanding Revival of a Play.

Head inside to see all of the people who attended the event… More Here! »

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Neil Diamond Gives Surprise Performance at Opening Night of Broadway's 'A Beautiful Noise'

Neil Diamond provided the opening night audience at A Beautiful Noise with the best surprise!

The legendary entertainer gave an impromptu performance of “Sweet Caroline” from his box seat at the show on Sunday night (December 4) at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City.

Neil was joined at the performance by his wife Katie and more than 40 members of his family, including his children and grandchildren. His appearance marked his first New York performance since 2017.

After the show, Neil went backstage and posed with stars Will Swenson and Robyn Hurder.

Here is the show’s synopsis: “With his first break into songwriting in the 1960s and his meteoric rise in the 1970s, and plenty of crushing disappointments and heart-stopping triumphs along the way, Neil Diamond has maintained an almost unthinkable level of superstardom for five straight decades. How did a poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn become one of the most universally adored showmen of all time? There’s only one way to tell it: a musical set to his era-defining smash hits that entranced the world.”

A Beautiful Noise is now playing on Broadway. Will performs seven shows a week and American Idol winner Nick Fradiani is the alternate for the eighth show each week!

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Host Audra McDonald Cozies Up To Husband Will Swenson at Tony Awards 2020

Audra McDonald walks the red carpet with her husband, Will Swenson, at the 2020 Tony Awards on Sunday (September 26) at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City.

The 51-year-old actress will be hosting the award ceremony, which will honor the best of Broadway’s 2019-20 season!

The ceremony was delayed from June 2020, due to pandemic restrictions.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve had hosts of color up there,” Audra shared with the New York Times about the ceremony, which she’ll host with Leslie Odom, Jr., “It models something, seeing two hosts of color representing theater and the Tonys.”

Paramount+ will stream the two-hour Tony Awards ceremony starting at 7pm ET and CBS will then air a two-hour primetime special, The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back!, starting at 9pm ET.

The primetime special will include performances from beloved classics and the three Best Musical nominees.

FYI: Audra is wearing a Carolina Herrera dress, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Click through the gallery for 20+ photos of Audra McDonald on the red carpet… More Here! »

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These Celeb Couples Made It A Date Night at Roundabout Theater's Gala 2020

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy cozy up on the red carpet while attending the Roundabout Theater’s 2020 Gala held at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on Monday night (March 2) in New York City.

The married couple and current Homeland co-stars were joined at the event were joined by a few other celeb couples including Julianna Margulies and Keith Lieberthal, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, Laura Osnes and Nathan Johnson, and Audra McDonald and Will Swenson.

The cute couples were joined by Sutton Foster, Carla Gugino, Debra Messing, Jessica Lange, Blair Underwood, Sara Sampaio, and Jane Krakowski.

Designer Michael Kors and husband Lance Le Pere, and Alan Cumming were honored at the gala with Neil Patrick Harris and Cyndi Lauper performing.

The awards are given to those who have made an indelible impact artistically and philanthropically on both theatre and Roundabout.

FYI: Carla is wearing a Georges Chakra dress and Jacob & Co. jewelry.

35+ pictures inside of Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy, Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin and more at the Roundaout Theater’s annual gala…

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Michael Shannon & Audra McDonald Celebrate Opening Night of 'Frankie and Johnny'!

Michael Shannon happily poses alongside his co-star Audra McDonald while attending the opening night after party for their play Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune held at Brasserie 8.5 restaurant on Wednesday (May 29) in New York City.

The 44-year-old actor and the 48-year-old actress take the lead in new Broadway production of Terrence McNally‘s play, directed by Obie Award winner Arin Arbus, who were both in attendance at the event.

Audra was also accompanied by her husband Will Swenson who stepped out to show his support.

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune tells the story of a lonely waitress and a short order cook whose first date turns into a one-night stand – and maybe more.

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