5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Waiting for Godot’ actor Brandon J. Dirden

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: Mary-Mitchell Campbell

The Isabelle Stevenson Award from the Tony Awards recognizes a member of the theater community who has volunteered their time to humanitarian, social service or charitable efforts. This year’s recipient is Mary-Mitchell Campbell. Campbell is an acclaimed conductor, music director, orchestrator, composer and arranger. She is currently the music director of New York City Center’s Encores! series. Campbell is also a philanthropist, humanitarian and the founder of the nonprofit ArtsIgnite. Here, she tells us about her organization and the inspiration behind her fusion of arts and giving back. Want to be the first to hear these chats? Visit broadwaynews.com [https://www.broadwaynews.com/tag/5-minutes-with-a-tony-nominee/] and get early access to these episodes, many more exclusive interviews and breaking news stories on Broadway.

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: 1/52 Project’s Beowulf Boritt and Stefania Bulbarella

Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre were established to recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement but are not eligible for established competitive Tony Award categories. The 1/52 Project, founded by Tony-winning designer Beowulf Boritt, received an honor this year. The organization calls on designers (and industry professionals) to donate a fraction of their earnings to provide grants to up-and-coming designers. Here, Boritt and former grant recipient Stefania Bulbarella tell us about the 1/52 Project, its mission and this honor. Want to be the first to hear these chats? Visit broadwaynews.com [https://www.broadwaynews.com/tag/5-minutes-with-a-tony-nominee/] and get early access to these episodes, many more exclusive interviews and breaking news stories on Broadway.

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: Production manager Jake Bell

In addition to naming nominees who will compete in 26 categories, each the Tony Awards also names a select few recipients of the Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre. Production manager Jake Bell is one of the 2026 honorees. But what is a production manager? Jake enlightens us and shares some memories from his decades in the business here. Want to be the first to hear these chats? Visit broadwaynews.com [https://www.broadwaynews.com/tag/5-minutes-with-a-tony-nominee/] and get early access to these episodes, many more exclusive interviews and breaking news stories on Broadway.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Two Strangers’’ Tim Johanson, Gareth Lake and Kevin McCollum

“Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” is a story about a Brit and a New Yorker. The musical began in the U.K. before transferring to the United States. It follows, then, that its producing team is also a mix of pros from the U.K. and the U.S. Here, producers Tim Johanson, Gareth Lake of Glass Half Full Productions and Kevin McCollum share why they invested in the original musical and how they’re attracting audiences to Broadway’s Longacre Theatre. Want to be the first to hear these chats? Visit broadwaynews.com [https://www.broadwaynews.com/tag/5-minutes-with-a-tony-nominee/] and get early access to these episodes, many more exclusive interviews and breaking news stories on Broadway. Get more info about “Two Strangers” here [https://www.broadwaynews.com/tag/two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-york/].

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Joe Turner’s’ Stacey Derosier

Lighting designer Stacey Derosier first designed for Broadway in 2025 with “The Last Five Years.” One year later, Derosier has been nominated for a Tony Award for the lighting design of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.” Here, Derosier breaks down the challenges of lighting this revival, the inspiration behind it and more. Want to be the first to hear these chats? Visit broadwaynews.com [https://www.broadwaynews.com/tag/5-minutes-with-a-tony-nominee/] and get early access to these episodes, many more exclusive interviews and breaking news stories on Broadway. Get more info about “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” here [https://www.broadwaynews.com/tag/joe-turners-come-and-gone/].