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Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

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Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

Okieriete Onaodowan performs with the cast of 'Hamilton' at the 2016 Tony Awards.

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
Tony winner Ben Platt performs with the cast of 'Dear Evan Hansen' during the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

‘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
Ben Platt and Rachel Bay Jones in 'Dear Evan Hansen.'

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
Ben Platt in 'Dear Evan Hansen.'

‘Great Comet,’ ‘Hello, Dolly’ and ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Lead Tony Nominations

By John Bonazzo
Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh in The Present.

8 of Broadway’s Best Bets for Fall 2016

By John Bonazzo
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