UPDATED: Mandy Patinkin Drops Out of ‘Great Comet’ Over Diversity Concerns Okieriete Onaodowan, who replaced Josh Groban as Pierre, is black. Fans were mad he was being forced to 'make room' for another white actor. By John Bonazzo
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and ‘Hello Dolly’ Win Big at Tony Awards Stars Ben Platt and Bette Midler won acting awards, while on the play side 'Oslo' and 'Jitney' won the big prizes. By John Bonazzo
The Observer’s 2017 Tony Award Predictions: ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ ‘Oslo’ Will Win We also predict that 'Hello Dolly' and 'Jitney' will win in the revival categories. Bette Midler and Kevin Kline will win for acting. By John Bonazzo