Tony Awards Coverage

Durham drama teacher gets Tony Award nod for Excellence in Education

A drama teacher at C.E. Jordan received the recognition of Honorable Mention in this year's Excellence in Theatre Education Award, presented by the Tony Awards.

Jessica Chastain, Jodie Comer and J. Harrison Ghee Partied for the Tonys

NEW YORK -- It wasn't hard to spot J. Harrison Ghee at the official Tony Awards after-party outside the United Palace theater in Washington Heights Sunday night -- they towered over much of the crowd in a vibrant blue gown, with a statuette in hand and a trail of well-wishers close behind. After their groundbreaking win for best leading actor in a musical -- they became the first out nonbinary performer to win in the category -- the gown color, it seemed, was fortuitous.

Sarah Bahr and Nancy Coleman, New York Times

J. Harrison Ghee, Fayetteville native, wins Tony Award

Two Fayetteville natives have been nominated for the 2023 Tony Awards.

BETH LEAVEL: From Broughton High to Broadway with a critical detour at UNC Greensboro

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 -- I still feel like a perpetual student. So much more to learn. I love that. I'm not "complete" or "finished." Still growing. Still making mistakes, and celebrating victories.

Tony nominations: Breaking down Broadway's best

'Hadestown' leads the way with 14 nominations, a Temptations tribute musical is close behind.

See the winners from the 72nd Tony Awards

The 72nd Tony Awards aired Sunday night from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and the biggest winner of the night was the musical, "The Band's Visit" with seven awards, including best play and best book of a musical.

See the winners from the 72nd Tony Awards

The 72nd Tony Awards aired Sunday night from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and the biggest winner of the night was the musical, "The Band's Visit" with seven awards, including best play and best book of a musical.