2012 Tony Awards Film Series May 12, 2012

The Second Annual Tony Awards Film Series - a collection of Broadway inspired films and exclusive interactive opportunities for audiences, including panel discussions with Tony Award winners, a Carol Channing look-a-like contest and sing-a-long. The Tony Awards Film Series is free to the public, with a suggested donation to The Paley Center for Media.

The 2012 Tony Awards, which are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 10, 2012.

WHERE: The Paley Center for Media
25 West 52nd Street

SCHEDULE: Saturday, May 12th
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
“The Standbys” World Premiere
**Talk-back panel of Tony-Award winning Broadway stars including Cady Huffman and Katie Finneran; and “The Standbys” director, Stephanie Riggs and cast, Ben Crawford, Merwin Foard and Aléna Watters.

Sunday, May 13th
12:15 PM – 2:30 PM
“Carol Channing: Larger Than Life,” introduced by director Dori Berinstein
**Guests are encouraged to come dressed as the Broadway legend for a Carol Channing Look-A-Like contest, hosted by Tony nominated-actor John Tartaglia.

2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
“Oklahoma!” screening and sing-a-long!
**1999 RPTA film of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! starring Hugh Jackman, courtesy of Richard Price, RPTA, Ltd.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis, as seating is limited. Please limit two (2) tickets per person. To RSVP, please send your ticket request and film preference to [email protected].

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