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The nominations are in for the 75th annualTony Awards!
On Monday, Tony winner Adrienne Warren and Tony nomineeJoshua Henryannounced the performers, creatives and properties up for the annual show live from the Sofitel New York in a video presentationstreamed on YouTube.
In the highly coveted category of best new musical,Girl From the North Country,MJ The Musical,Mr. Saturday Night,Paradise Square,SIX: The MusicalandA Strange Loopwill all compete for the top prize.
A Strange Loopgoes into the evening already a winner.Michael R. Jackson’s meta musical— about a queer Black composer penning a musical about a queer Black composer, and so on and so on — was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama back in 2020.
BothGirl From the North CountyandMJ The Musicalfeature songs previously known to audiences, in this case the music ofBob DylanandMichael Jackson, respectively.
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Only three musicals are up in the best revival category:Caroline, or Change, Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of the 2004 Jeanine Tesori/Tony Kushner drama;Company, the Stephen Sondheim classic now back on Broadway with a gender-bending take on its lead character; and Meredith Willson’sThe Music Man, returning to Broadway with Tony winners Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. Both actors also scored Tony nominations for their performances.
In the new play category, more than 12 new productions were eligible for nominations but only Lynn Nottage’sClyde’s, Martin McDonagh’sHangmen, Dominique Morisseau’sSkeleton Crew, Tracy Letts’The Minutesand Stefano Massini’sThe Lehman Trilogygot the nomination.
Plays up for best revival include David Mamet’sAmerican Buffalo, Ntozake Shange’sfor colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, Paula Vogel’sHow I Learned to Drive, Richard Greenberg’sTake Me Outand Alice Childress’sTrouble in Mind.
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Perhaps the most notable performance absence is Beanie Feldstein, who was not nominated for lead actress in a musical forFunny Girl. Feldstein scored mixed reviews for her performance.
She’s the first actress to play Fanny Brice on Broadway since Barbra Streisand originated the role to massive acclaim (Streisand was nominated for the part in 1964, but lost to Carol Channing forHello, Dolly!).
This is the first Tonys to honor work that began after Broadway’s reopening. Eligible shows had to have began between Feb. 20, 2020 and May 4, 2022.
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Oscar winner and former Tony nominee Ariana DeBose will host the 2022 Tonys, which will air live coast-to-coast from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 12 beginning at 8 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast live on both CBS and Paramount+.
“I’m coming home!” DeBose, 31, said in a statement last week. “I’m so honored to celebrate 75 years of excellence in theatre, but more importantly every member of this community who poured themselves into making sure the lights of Broadway have the opportunity to shine brightly once again!”
“This is a dream come true,” she added. “I’m excited to see you all on June 12.
A special hour-long celebration will also stream starting at 7 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Hosts and further information on the Paramount+ presentation will be announced at a later date.
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Here is a list of select 2022 Tony nominees:
Best musical:A Strange LoopGirl From the North CountryMJ The MusicalMr. Saturday NightParadise SquareSIX: The Musical
Best play:Clyde’sHangmenThe Lehman TrilogyThe MinutesSkeleton Crew
Best revival, musical:Caroline, or ChangeCompanyThe Music Man
Best revival, playAmerican Buffalofor colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enufHow I Learned to DriveTake Me OutTrouble in Mind
For a full list of nominees, check out theofficial Tony Awardssite.
source: people.com
