Odds & Ends: Justin Guarini to Co-Host Tony Simulcast, See Stage Faves in New Magic Mike XXL Trailer & More
Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.
Justin Guarini & Deborah Cox to Emcee Tony Simulcast
Broadway alums Justin Guarini (Wicked) and Deborah Cox (Aida) will co-host the Times Square simulcast of the 2015 Tony Awards on June 7. “This year’s Times Square celebration is going to be star-studded, packed with great performances and bigger than ever before,” said Guarini in a statement. The free event will take place rain or shine, with full audio and seating for 2,000 guests starting at 4PM on Duffy Square and the Broadway Plaza between 46th and 48th St.
Peter Gallagher & More Receive Critics' Choice Nods
Stage faves were feeling the love May 6 from the fifth Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards. Current On the Twentieth Century headliner Peter Gallagher garnered a nod for Togetherness; other Broadway alums to receive nominations include Tony winners Mark Rylance (Wolf Hall), Viola Davis (How to Get Away With Murder), Mandy Patinkin (Homeland), Cicely Tyson (How to Get Away with Murder), Judith Light (Transparent), Frances McDormand (Olive Kitteridge) and Cynthia Nixon (Stockholm, Pennsylvania). Tituss Burgess will also be breaking out the Pinot Noir for his nod as Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The honors will be announced at a ceremony on May 31.
August Wilson Monologue Competition Winners
Moyè Light from Atlanta has won first place and a cash prize of $3000 at the 7th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition held on May 4 at the August Wilson Theatre. Cameron Southerland from Atlanta was the runner-up, and an honorable mention went to Jonathan German from N.Y.C. Meanwhile, actor Anthony Chisholm received the first ever Wilsonian Soldier Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to the legacy and work of August Wilson. The event aims to expose a new generation of creative minds to the life’s work and artistic legacy of this seminal American playwright.
Melissa Errico Releases New Songs
Two previously unreleased tracks from stage and screen star Melissa Errico will be released on Ghostlight Records as a special digital exclusive on May 18. “How Are Things In Glocca Morra?” and “Maybe Someone Dreamed Us” were originally recorded for her album Lullabies & Wildflowers. Proceeds will benefit The Bowery Babes, Errico’s charity, which offers free support and resources to Manhattan mothers and families.
Check out Stage Faves in New Magic Mike XXL Trailer
It's only Wednesday, the weekend's feeling like a long way off, so here's a video to cheer us all up. The second trailer for Magic Mike XXL was released today; get a sneak peek of Channing Tatum, along with stage fave Matt Bomer and Streetcar stud Joe Manganiello strutting their stuff below. Hopefully the recently workshopped Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey Magic Mike musical adaptation will make its way to Broadway sooner rather than later! Magic Mike XXL will be released on July 1.