Joelle Garguilo

2 days ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) -- It's a series that has captivated audiences for nearly a decade, and now we finally know where the story begins. Broadway's "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" is the prequel to the hit Netflix show. Set in 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the show follows the Creel family who's hoping for a fresh start. It's now the most Tony-nominated play of the season, including one nomination for Best Actor, Louis McCartney, who plays Henry Creel.

3 days ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Every year, New York City transforms into the ultimate playground for movie lovers with the Tribeca Festival. Now in its 24th year, Tribeca Festival co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal continue their mission that started after 9/11 to revitalize Lower Manhattan. To date, the festival has generated over $1 billion in economic impact for New York City. "When I was a kid, I would watch, you know, the movies.

3 days ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The 4th Annual Black Women on Broadway Awards was a special night for stars of the stage. This year, three stars were recognized for their incredible performances and contributions to the Broadway community. Cynthia Erivo was presented with the organization's first-ever special citation, the Lena Horne Luminary Award. The event is all about supporting each other and celebrating one another's accomplishments. The fourth annual ceremony was held on Monday at Chelsea Piers.

4 days ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The stage is set for this year's Tony Awards and Broadway's biggest night is just days away. It's been an incredible season -- unlike anything we've seen in recent years -- so it's sure to be a night filled with big wins and plenty of surprises. In all, 29 shows were nominated and if you aren't caught up with all the happenings this season, we have you covered. Forty-two musicals, plays and revivals opened this Broadway season.

1 week ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

NEW YORK (WABC) -- As we count down to Broadway's biggest night, among this year's Tony nominated plays is "Purpose" - directed by Phylicia Rashad and written by Branden Jacob Jenkins who just won the Pulitzer for it. The show is up for six Tony Awards, including Harry Lennix and Jon Michael Hill. In a season of splashy musicals and star-studded revivals, there is a play asking a thought-provoking question: what is our purpose?