Nominations for 78th Annual Tony Awards are here!

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City later this year. Hosted by Tony, Emmy, and GRAMMY Award-winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, The American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards will broadcast LIVE to both coasts on Sunday, June 8, 2025 (8:00 – 11:00 PM ET/5:00 – 8:00 PM PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.

Read statements from the nominees below:

Tom Francis, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Sunset Blvd.:

“This is absolutely wild. I am stunned and a bit lost for words. To be recognized among this incredible group of artists is an unbelievable honor and beyond my wildest dreams. Massive congratulations to my fellow nominees and all the nominated shows this season.”

Nicole Scherzinger, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Sunset Blvd.:

"This has been a remarkable season on Broadway with many truly amazing women shining on stage. I wake up every morning and can't believe I get to be a part of this community. I feel so blessed. Little Nicole always dreamed about doing this and to be recognized with a Tony nomination is a privilege and is deeply thrilling. I’m so grateful. A huge thank you to the Wing and the League for this honor, but especially my champions Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jamie Lloyd. I'm thrilled for everyone at the St. James including my friend and costar Tom Francis and our designers Jack Knowles and Adam Fisher and orchestrator David Cullen."

Audra McDonald, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Gypsy:

“I’m so honored to have been nominated for Gypsy alongside Joy Woods, Danny Burstein and Camille A. Brown. As a Black actor, Rose was never a character I thought I would play until my dear friend Gavin Creel planted the idea in my head. It took a long time for the idea to germinate, and I never would’ve been able to get here without the vision of our director George C. Wolfe, and the immense talent of our creative team and cast. I feel so incredibly grateful to share this Gypsy with the world and to be a part of the legacy of one of the most perfect musicals ever written.”

Jennifer Simard, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for DEATH BECOMES HER:

“My mother was my softball coach and instilled in me the meaning of teamwork. We at Death Becomes Her are a team and I am so grateful for every single player who makes me better. Thank You to the Tony Award nominating committee for this incredible honor.”

Megan Hilty, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for DEATH BECOMES HER:

I am completely blown away! To be acknowledged by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing for the years of love, sweat and hard work we’ve joyfully put into building this show is truly the greatest honor. My gratitude is endless and I am so deeply proud of what we’ve achieved as a company. And to be personally recognized and listed amongst such astonishingly talented leading ladies has literally made my childhood dreams come true. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! 😭

Jonathan Groff, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Just In Time:

“We are all over the moon about our 6 Tony nominations for Just in Time! Receiving that love after 8 years of developing this project means so much and I am feeling so amped to get to the theater and celebrate with everyone - Circle in the Square is gonna be lit up tonight!”

Andrew Durand, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Dead Outlaw:

“I am exploding with joy and gratitude! I saw my first play when I was 10 years old at a community theater in Roswell, Georgia, and I was hooked. When I wasn’t doing shows, I was painting the sets, selling the pop corn, anything I could to be around that magic. That trend has continued to shape my entire life. To be recognized by the very community that I have loved ever since I can remember, is the highest honor. What makes it even more special, is to have it happen with Dead Outlaw. I feel so incredibly lucky to get to be telling this story, with these incredible theater artists and makers, at the top of their game, who came together to make a truly original and beautiful piece of theatrical art. We are having the time of our lives.”

Sarah Snook, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray:

“I am truly honored and grateful, especially to be nominated alongside my brilliant director, Kip Williams, and the incredible technical and creative team that pours their heart and soul into this show eight times a week. Although this is a one-woman show, it would be impossible without the extraordinary crew and talented collaborators supporting me both on and off stage. I am immensely proud to bring Oscar Wilde’s vision of Dorian Gray to life each night. Congratulations to all my fellow nominees!”

Laura Donnelly, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for The Hills Of California

“To bring a play to Broadway is a daunting and magical experience, and I’m so proud of this play and all the people who made it possible. I’m thrilled and extremely grateful to the Tony nominating committee for this recognition.”

James Monroe Iglehart, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical:

“I am honestly shocked by this but at the same time thoroughly excited. But I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize the incredible work from all the people that worked on our production. I would be nothing without the 4 incredible ladies who played Louis’s wives and the amazing ensemble that made this show shine and the creative team and crew that created this magnificent show about this Legendary Giant in this industry. I am so happy to be recognized for work that I am so proud of and so glad we got to do this Wonderful show together!”

George Clooney, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Good Night, and Good Luck:

“It’s a thrill to have 5 nominations for this play. For everyone involved, this has been an incredible experience. I couldn’t be more proud or feel more lucky.”

Louis McCartney, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Stranger Things: The First Shadow:

“So, so thankful. Thank you to the Tony Nominators and to everyone who worked on Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Thank you to SFP, Netflix, Kate Trefry and our amazing directors, Steven Daldry and Justin Martin. I feel so blessed to be welcomed into the Broadway community. So lucky and super excited. Thank you.”

Mia Farrow, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for The Roommate.

“Honestly, I didn’t expect this! I burst into tears. I wish my mom were here – she would have been so proud of me. I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude to be among these nominees, as this is just the best community in the world. I’m still in the “oh my god, oh my god, oh my god” mode!”

Daniel Dae Kim, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Yellow Face:

"I am shocked, surprised and deeply honored by this recognition. To receive my first Tony nomination alongside Francis Jue and David Henry Hwang for a role that explores Asian American identity is incredibly special, and learning that I am the first Asian American to be nominated in this category makes it even more meaningful. I couldn’t be prouder of our show and the people I was lucky enough to collaborate with, especially David, Leigh Silverman, our cast and crew, and the Roundabout Theater. At a time when the arts are imperiled, it’s even more important that we remember the value of theater and the power of the artists making it. Thank you to the American Theater Wing for believing that Yellow Face, and my work, is worthy of a place in this cherished community."

Francis Jue, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for Yellow Face:

“When I first started performing in New York it was rare to find new work from Asian artists being produced, let alone exciting roles for Asian actors. To be here today as a Tony nominee alongside Daniel Dae Kim and David Henry Hwang and SO MANY other amazing Asian American performers and creators… I’m flabbergasted and enormously proud. Bravo to the beautiful and fabulous Yellow Face team on and off stage!! What a way to kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!!”

Danny Burstein, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for GYPSY:

“I am absolutely thrilled – thrilled for Audra, thrilled for Joy, thrilled for Camille, and the entire company of Gypsy. This whole project has been a labor of love and I’m just so honored to be a part of it.”

Gracie Lawrence, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Buena Vista Social Club:

“To be totally honest, I’m not usually awake at 9am, given that I usually eat my second dinner at approximately midnight post-show…. So my entire system is shocked in, like, 9 different ways right now! I’m unbelievably grateful to be nominated for a Tony. I’ve been lucky enough to tour with my band Lawrence for the past decade, but the first place I fell in love with performing was on Broadway when I was in a play at 12 years old that closed quickly. I remember thinking back then, “Connecting with an audience is the greatest feeling in the world.” So to be back now, in my first Broadway musical ever 16 years later, and to have it be this one starring Jonathan Groff, with the most brilliant creative team led by Alex Timbers at the helm, with the most talented castmates, and playing one of the most iconic women in music ever, Connie Francis, is truly a dream come true.”

Natalie Venetia Belcon, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Buena Vista Social Club:

"I feel so honored that my performance in Buena Vista Social Club is being recognized with a Tony Award nomination! This role and this show mean so much to me and I’m glad it has been just as meaningful to our audiences. Thank you so much to the Broadway League and the American Theater Wing. This has been such a welcoming return to the Broadway community. I am filled with gratitude and incredibly excited for the weeks to come."

Brooks Ashmanskas, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for SMASH:

“WOW! I’m beyond delighted to be on this list alongside such brilliant gentlemen and to represent SMASH. What an absolute honor!”

Bob Odenkirk, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS:

“This group of extraordinary actors has inspired me, encouraged me, and gave me the confidence to step onto the stage in such an incredible show in a legendary venue. Kieran's take on Ricky...which is stunning and honest - a Ricky Roma with a youthful, unblinking confidence. Bill Burr is the most powerful Dave Moss you can imagine, and Michael McKean delivers more laughs per second onstage than anyone…as well as buckets of humanity. Donald Webber Jr. has been a powerful, inspirational scene partner, and Howard Overshown is a joy to work with. Lastly, John Pirruccello is the best saddest James Lingk I could imagine, such a hoot to watch every night. Patrick Marber gave us incredible free rein to re-discover this classic play, and constant encouragement that I surely needed. The Broadway experience has been incredibly fun and welcoming, from the crews to the theatre personnel, to the audiences who show up with genuine excitement and encouragement every time. I am thankful to be embraced with such support by the community.”

Jessica Hecht, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Eureka Day:

“I was blown away every night by the grace and talent of our [the Eureka Day] ensemble, I honestly have never been part of a more meticulous, loving cast. Jonathan's prescient, brilliant play and Anna's utterly inspired direction are what made this nomination possible.”

Julia Knitel, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Dead Outlaw:

“ There are no words to describe how absolutely over the moon I am. “Dead Outlaw” is a dream come true in every single way. Every day that I get to be a part of this piece of theatre is a gift, and I feel so grateful that this team has allowed me to live in Maggie/ Millicent /et et al many many shoes (& hats) for the last two years. To be recognized for my part in the magic that this brilliant group collectively creates every night is overwhelming, humbling, and a true honor. I say it every day, but especially so today: I am the luckiest girl in the world.”

Marjan Neshat, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for English:

“ I feel so touched and emotional. I dropped my kid off at school and walked to the park and our playwright for English, Sanaz Toossi, FaceTimed me, we looked at each other and both burst into tears. To have been so embraced by this community with this group of people, all making their broadway debuts, in a play and part I love this much, it feels like a miracle. I'm going to try and hold on to this tender feeling as long as I can. I'm very happy, very honored!“

Jak Malone, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Operation Mincemeat:

"I’m overjoyed and overwhelmed and over par to be nominated for a Tony Award. Coming to Broadway has been a lifelong dream. I’m grateful for the warmth and openness of this gorgeous community and to SpitLip and the entire Operation Mincemeat team for the untold joy that this show continues to bring."

Gabriel Ebert, Tony Nominee - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for John Proctor Is The Villain:

“What an incredible honor it is to be nominated in this talent-packed season. I’m so touched that our beautiful play, written by the undeniable Kimberly Belflower, is being recognized for the lightning bolt of truth that it is. The fact that Sadie and Fina are being recognized for their work moves me to no end. It’s no coincidence that the play, the actors and the designers are all doing top-level work when we’re being led by the incredible Danya Taymor. She’s truly singular as an artist and as a leader, and I’m very happy that she’s being recognized for her work. What can I say? I love this play. I love the great group of people that I get to go to work with every day. I love that our play seems to be speaking to our audience, especially our young audience members, on an incredibly deep level. It’s a privilege. I’m so grateful to the nominators. That green light….I want it.”

Michael Arden, Tony Nominee - Best Director of a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending:

“I am truly overwhelmed and deeply honored to be nominated for best direction of a musical for my work on Maybe Happy Ending. Collaborating with this incredible team of artists on Will Aronson and Hue Park's brilliant musical has been a highlight of my career and life as an artist. I am also so proud of the work done by our stars Helen J Shen, Darren Criss, Dez Duron, and Marcus Choi. Special thanks to Justin Scribner, our steadfast PSM and the incredible crew at the Belasco Theater who make the magic happen nightly. Bravo and congrats to all the shows on Broadway this season!”

David Cromer, Tony Nominee - Best Director of a Musical for Dead Outlaw:

“I had an incredibly rewarding 18 months collaborating with composers, cast, designers, producers, GMS, PMs, SMs, ADs, etc on Dead Outlaw. I am proud to share these nominations with every one of these motherfuckers.”

Jamie Lloyd, Tony Nominee - Best Director of a Musical for Sunset Blvd.:

"I’m overwhelmed about the news of our 7 nominations and am honoured to have been nominated for Best Director. Obviously, my first calls were to Nicole, Tom, Andrew, Jack, and Adam to congratulate them as we celebrated with The Jamie Lloyd Company team. It’s hard to believe we have devoted two years of our lives to this production, and I can’t imagine doing any of this without our remarkable company and everyone at the St. James Theatre. SUNSET BLVD. has quite literally changed my life. I want to express my gratitude to the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, and to the entire Broadway community, who have welcomed us with open arms. New York is my second home, and this community constantly inspires me — it gives us all “new ways to dream”. It’s a remarkable day to be a Broadway theatre artist and I congratulate all of this morning’s nominees. I look forward to celebrating in person very soon."

Saheem Ali, Tony Nominee - Best Director of a Musical for Buena Vista Social Club:

In the late 1990s my father, a pilot for Kenya Airways, brought home a CD to add to his eclectic collection: Buena Vista Social Club. Though Swahili was my mother tongue, the Spanish songs captivated me and I memorized the lyrics without knowing what they meant. Fast forward decades later, working on this show has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I'm deeply proud of every single member of the creative team. May we continue to create new musicals that push the boundary of what’s possible and celebrate the diversity of music vocabularies in our world.

Danya Taymor, Tony Nominee - Best Direction of a Play for John Proctor Is The Villain:

“The brilliant Kimberly Belflower’s play John Proctor is the Villain is raw, primal, hilarious and told from the vantage point of young women. Thank you to the Tony nominating committee for taking these teenage girls seriously and for seeing and honoring that mysterious alchemy that occurs between playwright, actor, designer and director—this was a true collaboration. To be nominated alongside so many incredible talented artists in the theater community of all disciplines is a huge honor and I’m beyond grateful.”

Kip Williams, Tony Nominee - Best Director of a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray:

I am so thrilled for the entire Dorian Gray family that our show has been recognized with six Tony Nominations. We are so humbled to receive this honor and to share in it with such a brilliant array of shows from this incredible Broadway season. It’s nearly midnight here in Sydney, but we are celebrating loudly down under, and I can’t wait to be back with Sarah and our incredible Broadway crew next week to share in this special moment together. We are so grateful to the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League for this great honor.

David Henry Hwang, Tony Nominee – Best Revival of a Play, YELLOW FACE:

“This morning's nomination is a joyful affirmation of the work director Leigh Silverman and I have done over 20 years, to create and refine YELLOW FACE into a play which can bring audiences together, to laugh and think about how to move our country forward. Thank you so much to the Nominators!”

David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts (SpitLip), Tony Nominee - Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, Operation Mincemeat:

"To even be in this season, among the absolute best in this business feels utterly surreal. Huge congratulations to the other nominees, many of whom are our all-time heroes and inspirations. We love comedy, we love theatre, we love this story and telling it. To the city of New York and Broadway itself, we are so humbled by this welcome. Now we must stop screaming, we have a show tonight."

Julia Mattison and Noel Carey, Tony Nominee - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the Death Becomes Her:

“As a couple of Bay Area kids who grew up watching the Tony’s and dreaming of one day getting to be a part of it all, we are completely overwhelmed and deeply touched by this honor. We are so proud of our wild and joyful show, and of every single person who’s been a part of bringing Death Becomes Her to life.”

David Yazbek , Tony Nominee - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the Dead Outlaw:

“The true story of the Dead Outlaw was first shared with me decades ago by someone who remains a close friend. I wrote these songs with my close friend and bandmate Erik and then we constructed this show with my friends and valued collaborators Itamar and Dave Cromer. There is nothing like working with people you look forward to being with on a daily basis. My thrill this morning is seeing these people who I love get the flowers they deserve.”

Erik Della Penna, Tony Nominee - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the Dead Outlaw:

“When I heard about the Tony nominations, I suddenly felt artistically validated. I’ve been pondering this story since David Yazbek told it to me many years ago. Dead Outlaw is a meditation on mortality and American culture. And these nominations corroborate that story.”

Andrew Resnick, Tony Nominee: Best Orchestrations for Just in Time:

“I feel honored and shocked and grateful. I’m so proud of our incredible creative team, led by the brilliant Alex Timbers, as well as our out-of-this-world band that gives their all every night. After hearing the news, I face-timed Groff and gave him the teensiest note on his piano-playing ;)” His co-orchestrator Michael Thurber added, "I'm just surprised Andrew Resnick and Alex Timbers never fired me!"

Marco Pennette, Tony Nominee - Best Book of a Musical for the Death Becomes Her:

“Since I’m based on the west coast, I heard about the nomination at 6 am. It was honestly the second most exciting thing I’ve ever experienced in bed. I still can’t believe I got my first Tony Nomination for my first Broadway show. I guess it’s all downhill from here. Congrats to everyone at Death Becomes Her”

Itamar Moses, Tony Nominee - Best Book of a Musical for the Dead Outlaw:

“I just feel really grateful that David Yazbek told me the story of Elmer, which had obsessed him and Erik Della Penna for years, so that I could become obsessed with it too, so that we could then draw in larger and larger circles of artists to become obsessed with it as well, until it turned into a musical. This recognition for the show and everyone’s collective effort is just the loveliest cherry on top.”

Jerry Mitchell, Tony Nominee - Best Choreography for BOOP! The Musical:

“This Nomination represents a tireless cast of dancers dedicated to sharing a tsunami of JOY with audiences 8 times a week. I am grateful to their FULLOUT dedication to every step , kick, tap and turn. Nothing makes me happier than being in a room creating dance, Broadway dance that makes audiences hearts cheer.”

Camille A Brown, Tony Nominee - Best Choreography for BOOP! The Musical:

“I am beyond thrilled to receive my 5th Tony nomination for Gypsy! I am honored that George C. Wolfe invited me to contribute to the show’s legacy. Working with George, Audra, and the entire cast to create new choreography for the show was a gift. This was an opportunity for me to show another side of myself, and I’m really happy my work was acknowledged. Thank you to the nominators”

Patricia Delgado & Justin Peck, Tony Nominee - Best Choreography for Buena Vista Social Club:

We are totally ecstatic to be nominated for our work on Buena Vista Social Club. Our very first dance at our wedding was done to a Buena Vista Social Club song. Now here we are, 6 years later, getting to open our musical Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway as co-choreographers. This music has such personal roots for us, and to be given the opportunity to build a dance language that can be an extension of this musical spirit is one that we will cherish forever.

Joshua Bergasse, Tony Nominee - Best Choreography for SMASH:

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be recognized by the Tony nominators! It wouldn’t have happened without the hard work of the terrific cast of SMASH and wonderful collaboration of the entire creative team.”

Arnulfo Maldonado, Tony Nominee - Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Buena Vista Social Club:

I’m so proud to be associated with this show and a Tony Award nomination for my work on Buena Vista Social Club is such an incredible honor. Historically Latin stories have not always been platformed so prominently and it’s thrilling to be included at a moment where Latin talent is front and center and right in the spotlight.

Derek McLane, Tony Nominee - Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Death Becomes Her:

“Death Becomes Her is a big, ambitious show that nearly made us all want to drink Viola’s magic potion. There were so many tricks and effects to figure out, at times it felt like we might never finish. And so, at the end of it all, to receive this recognition of a Tony nomination feels enormously gratifying!”

Dane Laffrey, Tony Nominee - Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending:

I"’m overjoyed to be nominated alongside my brilliant collaborator, video designer George Reeve, as well as our entire design team. We set out to make a show that is wholly unique and innovative in the way it looks, feels and moves. It’s been so thrilling to see how Maybe Happy Ending has been embraced this season – these nominations are the icing on the cake!"

59, Tony Nominee - Best Scenic Design of a Play for Stranger Thing: The First Shadow:

“We’re delighted to be nominated alongside Miriam Buether for the scenic design of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Working with Sonia Friedman Productions, Netflix and the entire creative team provided an incredible opportunity to bring the world of Stranger Things to life on stage - and to explore new and exciting approaches to the craft of stage design. We feel honored to be included in such a talented field.”

Scott Pask, Tony Nominee - Best Scenic Design of a Play for Good Night, and Good Luck:

“I’m thrilled and so very excited about my Tony nomination for Best Scenic Design of George and Grant Heslov’s Incredible play Good Night, and Good Luck!!! I received the news on a phone call this afternoon while working onstage in London and I haven’t stopped smiling! Huge Congratulations to George Clooney, and the entire nominated Design Team! Absolutely Incredible !!!”

Daniel Kluger, Tony Nominee - Best Sound Design of a Play for Good Night, and Good Luck:

"It’s super exciting and humbling to have been able to contribute to Good Night, and Good Luck, as the project is a special synergy of political urgency, historical reflection and artistic rigor. I hope more people can see it. I am so proud of the sound and music, and grateful to the first rate team of collaborators, including associate Will Pickens, mixer Hannah Overton and Bryan Carter music director."

Adam Fisher, Tony Nomniee - Best Sound Design of a Musical for Sunset Blvd.

I’m absolutely thrilled to be nominated for Best Sound Design of a Musical. Bringing this production of Sunset to Broadway is a dream come true and something I’m immensely proud of. Huge thanks to the amazing sound team who made it all possible!

Peter Hylenski, Tony Nominee - Best Sound Design of a Musical for both JUST IN TIME and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

“I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with such talented artists on both ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and ‘Just In Time’. To be part of the Broadway Theater community and have my work recognized by my peers is absolutely amazing! I’m so grateful today!”

Jack Knowles, Tony Nominee - Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Sunset Blvd.

"I feel so thrilled and honoured to be nominated. Being able to explore the role lighting can play in storytelling in this way was truly a dream, the design for Sunset Blvd. is grounded on a foundation of precision and detail that demands a huge amount from all involved, and I feel truly grateful for having such a dedicated team with me on the show - cast, creatives, crew and producers. To be recognised for all of this really is a true joy."

Ben Stanton, Tony Nominee - Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending:

“It was such a pleasure to design the lights for Maybe Happy Ending, and it’s been wonderful to watch our audiences grow over time and respond so positively to the work. The design required intense collaboration, coordination, and hours and hours of technical rehearsals to get each moment of the show perfectly rendered, and I’m so grateful our hard work was recognized today.”

Nick Schlieper, Tony Nominee - Best Lighting Design of a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray.

"Given that The Picture of Dorian Gray is the pinnacle of "invisible lighting" shows, I never expected for a moment to be accorded the honor of a Tony nomination for it. So I'm both very surprised - and very thrilled!"

Hannah Wasileski, Tony Nominee - Best Lighting Design of a Play for John Proctor Is The Villain.

“I was caught totally off guard by a text message this morning from Danya; I hadn’t remembered the announcement was even happening today. Beyond honored to share the nomination with Natasha Katz, and extraordinarily thrilled for the overall recognition of this play. Enormous gratitude for Kimberly, Danya, Natasha, and my incredible projections team.”

Brenda Abbandandolo, Tony Nominee - Best Costume Design of a Play for Good Night, and Good Luck:

“I’m thrilled, elated, and slightly stunned. There is no other show I would want to experience my first nomination on. This was the perfect combination of collaboration, creative freedom, trust, and support. I’m so excited for George, Scott, Heather, David and Daniel on their nominations. And of course, thanks to David Cromer, Grant Heslov and George Clooney on their extraordinary vision!”

Paul Tazewell, Tony Nominee - Best Costume Design of a Musical for Death Becomes Her:

“I am beyond thrilled to be nominated for a Tony for my costume design for Death Becomes Her. It was an absolutely joyful experience of hilarity to collaborate with my design colleagues, the brilliant Christopher Gattelli, and the exceptionally talented cast!”

Gregg Barnes, Tony Nominee - Best Costume Design of a Musical for BOOP! The Musical:

“As amazing as it feels to be nominated…and it does feel amazing…nothing is better than sharing a fitting room with the magical company of actors of BOOP! I share this honor with them.”

Catherine Zuber, Tony Nominee - Best Costume Design of a Musical for Just In Time:

“Alex Timbers and Jonathan Groff inspired our team of collaborators to create a world which takes the audience on a theatrical journey into the soul of an artist…. to be recognized for my contribution by a TONY nomination is beyond thrilling! I’m so thoroughly delighted!!”

Clint Ramos, Tony Nominee - Best Costume Design of a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending:

"I’m so grateful! This is dedicated to the entire company of Maybe Happy Ending. May we all live in this musical’s themes of love and what it truly means to be human."

Kimberly Belflower, Tony Nominee - Best Play for John Proctor Is The Villain:

“I grew up in a small town in rural Appalachian Georgia; as a teenager, and for a long time after, I felt like I needed to shed my Southern-ness to be taken seriously as an artist. For John Proctor is the Villain, a play about Southern teenage girls, to be nominated for 7 Tony awards is so special I can hardly believe it. And what a surreal joy to be in the company of these other playwrights whose work I’ve long admired and adored, and to share John Proctor’s nominations with our incomparable director, Danya Taymor, and our brilliant actors and designers. I am humbled, and thrilled, and I can’t feel my face or hands.”

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, , Tony Nominee - Best Play for Purpose:

“I feel a lot of gratitude - for the nominators, the audiences here and in Chicago whose outpourings of love and support have been beyond what any of us imagined! I share this honor with every single performer on that stage and, of course, Ms. Phylicia Rashad. This play began as an invitation to write for one of the best acting ensembles in the world - Steppenwolf - and, more than anything, I’m overjoyed to see so many members of this production’s company celebrated as well.I’m also so proud to see, for the second year in a row, such a strong showing of plays from a diversity of voices and origins - off-Broadway, downtown, regional theaters, and beyond!

Marg Horwell, Tony Nominee - Best Scenic Design of a Play and Best Costume Design of a Play for The Picture Of Dorian Gray:

“I feel like my brain just exploded! This is the most thrilling honour to be nominated for both Scenic and Costume Design for The Picture Of Dorian Gray. I'm especially excited to be nominated with our whole creative team. I'm so proud of this work and how it has been embraced by the Broadway community, it is truly incredible to be recognised in this way."

Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director, Chris Jennings, Executive Director, and Nicki Hunter, Associate Artistic Director, on behalf of Manhattan Theatre Club’s Tony Award nominations:

“We’re thrilled the Tonys recognized MTC’s production of Jonathan Spector’s Eureka Day, one of the most important and timely stories of the moment. The play contains one of the best comedic scenes ever seen on Broadway and is an empathic portrayal of a group of people grappling with the hot-button issue of vaccinations—including one particularly complicated character portrayed beautifully by Tony nominee Jessica Hecht. There’s a reason Eureka Day was such a hit on Broadway and will be produced across the country next season: though it was written 10 years ago, it speaks to today’s audiences—and it’s a great evening of theatre! We’re also proud to have partnered with Sonia Friedman to bring The Hills of California to Broadway and are very grateful for all the nominations that Sam Mendes’ virtuosic production of Jez Butterworth’s brilliant play garnered.”

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