The 78th annual Tony Award nominees were announced early Thursday, announced by previous Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce.
“Death Becomes Her,” “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Buena Vista Social Club” led the list of nominees with 10 nods each; while, “Dead Outlaw,” “John Proctor is the Villain,” “Sunset Blvd.” and “The Hills of California” scored seven nods apiece.
In addition, among the actors receiving their first Tony nominations include: George Clooney, for his role in Good Night, and Good Luck; Nicole Scherzinger, for her role in Sunset Blvd.; Sarah Snook, for her role in The Picture of Dorian Gray; Bob Odenkirk, for his role in Glengarry Glen Ross; Sadie Sink for her role in John Proctor is the Villain; and Mia Farrow, for her role in The Roommate. Gypsy star Audra McDonald also made Tonys history by receiving her 11th career nomination.
Harvey Fierstein will receive a lifetime achievement award, with actor Celia Keenan-Bolger receiving the 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for advocacy work through the arts.
The 78th annual Tony Awards — “Broadway’s biggest night” — will be hosted by Cynthia Erivo and held June 8 at 8 p.m. ET at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.
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