Tony Nominations List 2023: The 77th annual Tony Awards nominations were announced on May 3rd, 2023, with some surprises and notable omissions among the list of nominees. The Tony Awards recognize excellence in live Broadway theater and are considered the highest honor in American theater.
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Leading the pack this year with 12 nominations is the musical adaptation of the beloved animated film, “The Lion King”. This production, which has been running on Broadway for over two decades, continues to be a crowd favorite with its stunning costumes, elaborate sets, and unforgettable music. It’s no surprise that this production has received so many nominations, including Best Musical Revival and Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for Jelani Remy, who plays Simba.
Tony Nominations List 2023
Another production with a strong showing this year is “Hamilton”, which garnered 10 nominations. Although the original cast of the groundbreaking musical has long since moved on, the production continues to draw in audiences with its innovative storytelling and catchy tunes. It’s also worth noting that this year’s nominations include nods for several actors of color, including Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for Krystal Joy Brown, who plays Eliza Schuyler.
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However, the biggest surprise of this year’s nominations was the absence of the musical “Dear Evan Hansen”. The show, which won six Tony Awards in 2017, including Best Musical, was expected to receive several nominations this year for its national tour. However, it was shut out completely, leading to speculation about whether the show has lost some of its appeal in the years since its initial success.
One of the most exciting categories this year is Best Play, which features a diverse lineup of nominees. “Pass Over”, a play about two Black men dealing with police violence, is one of the more topical entries. “The Inheritance”, a two-part play about the LGBTQ+ community, is another standout nominee. Also nominated is “Chicken and Biscuits”, a family comedy that has been praised for its depiction of Black family life.
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In the category of Best Revival of a Play, the front-runner is “Death of a Salesman”, which stars Oscar winner Denzel Washington in the lead role. The production, which was initially staged in London, received rave reviews for its fresh take on the classic play. Another nominee is “The Odd Couple”, which features a gender-swapped cast.
In the acting categories, there were several surprises and snubs. One of the biggest snubs was in the category of Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play, where Tony winner Viola Davis failed to receive a nomination for her role in “The Piano Lesson”. However, there were several first-time nominees, including Janelle Monáe for her role in “The Color Purple” and Chris Evans for his performance in “Lobby Hero”.
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Overall, this year’s Tony Award nominations showcase the wide range of talent and creativity in the Broadway community. With so many exciting productions and performances, it’s sure to be a thrilling ceremony when the awards are handed out on June 11th.
Tony Nominations List 2023
Best Musical
& Juliet
Kimberly Akimbo
New York, New York
Shucked
Some Like It Hot
Best Play
Ain’t No Mo’
Between Riverside and Crazy
Cost of Living
Fat Ham
Leopoldstadt
Best Revival of a Musical
Camelot
Into the Woods
Parade
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Best Revival of a Play
A Doll’s House
The Piano Lesson
The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window
Topdog/Underdog
Best Leading Actress of a Musical
Annaleigh Ashford, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods
Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo
Lorna Courtney, & Juliet
Micaela Diamond, Parade
Best Leading Actress of a Play
Jessica Chastain, A Doll’s House
Jodie Comer, Prima Facie
Jessica Hecht, Summer, 1976
Audra McDonald, Ohio State Murders
Best Featured Actor of a Play
Jordan E. Cooper, Ain’t No Mo’
Samuel L. Jackson, The Piano Lesson
Arian Moayed, A Doll’s House
Brandon Uranowitz, Leopoldstadt
David Zayas, Cost of Living
Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Arden, Parade
Lear deBessonet, Into the Woods
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Jack O’Brien, Shucked
Jessica Stone, Kimberly Akimbo
