The nominations for the 72nd Annual Tony Awards were announced on May 1, 2018. At Broadway delivers the latest updates as soon as they are released.
Schedule for the 2018 Tony Awards
The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are scheduled to take place on June 10 at Radio City Music Hall. With the nominations now revealed, excitement is already building over which productions will take home top honors. Below are the categories drawing the most attention. For details on past winners and a complete overview of Tony Award categories, visit the link below.
Best Musical Nominees
Frozen
Based on the global blockbuster film, this stage adaptation of Frozen continues to captivate audiences. The bond between Anna and Elsa is portrayed with remarkable authenticity, creating moments that feel strikingly real. Many fans are eager to see whether this hit production will claim top honors.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
SpongeBob is one of the most widely recognized animated characters in the United States, beloved by both children and adults. With music contributed by major artists and stage design led by David Zinn, a four-time Tony Award winner, this imaginative and comedic production stands out as a strong contender.
The Band’s Visit
Adapted from the 2007 Israeli film, this intimate story follows the Alexandria Police Band from Egypt, who accidentally end up in the wrong Israeli town. What begins as a simple mix-up unfolds into a touching human drama about connection, vulnerability, and the unexpected relationships formed between strangers.
Mean Girls
Based on the hit 2004 comedy film starring Lindsay Lohan, this musical follows Cady Heron, who returns to suburban Chicago after years spent abroad with her scientist parents. Her optimistic outlook is quickly tested when she enters a high school ruled by fierce social cliques, setting the stage for a wildly entertaining and sharp-witted story that resonates with audiences across the country.
Best performance by a leading actor in a musical nominees
- Harry Hadden Paton（My Fair Lady）
- Joshua Henry（Carousel）
- Tony Shalhoub（The Bands Visit）
- Ethan Slater（SpongeBob SquarePants）
Best performance by a leading actress in a musical nominees
- Lauren Ambrose（My Fair Lady）
- Hailey Kilgore（Once on This Island）
- LaChanze（Summer the Donna Summer Musical）
- Katrina Lenk（The Bands Visit）
- Taylor Louderman（Mean Girls）
- Jessie Mueller（Carousel）
Best performance by a featured actor in a musical nominees
- Norbert Leo Butz（My Fair Lady）
- Alexander Gemignani（Carousel）
- Grey Henson（Mean Girls）
- Gavin Lee（SpongeBob SquarePants）
- Ariel Stachel（The Bands Visit）
Best performance by a featured actress in a musical nominees
- Ariana DeBose（Summer the Donna Summer Musical）
- Renee Fleming（Carousel）
- Lindsay Mendez（Carousel）
- Ashley Park（Mean Girls）
- Diana Rigg（My Fair Lady）
Best play nominees
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The newest story from the global hit Harry Potter series. The play continues after the events of the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.The Children
After a major earthquake triggers a devastating tsunami and a nuclear accident, a retired couple who once worked at a power plant relocate to a remote cottage. One day, a former colleague visits and urges them to consider returning to help with critical cleanup efforts that are endangering younger engineers.
Written by acclaimed British playwright Lucy Kirkwood, the story was inspired by a real nuclear incident and news reports about senior specialists volunteering to take on high risk work to protect younger workers. The play offers a powerful look at responsibility, sacrifice, and the moral questions that arise in the face of environmental disaster.
Farinelli and the King
A drama based on the true story of the legendary opera singer Farinelli, who gave up his rising career to sing exclusively for the king for nine years. His music helped ease the kings long standing illness, even though Farinelli himself never returned to the operatic stage.
The role of Farinelli is shared, with the vocal performances sung by countertenor Iestyn Davies, known for his work at the Metropolitan Opera and honored with an order of chivalry for his artistry. This production is ideal for audiences interested in both opera and theatre.
Junk
A high tension drama inspired by the rise of the “Junk Bond King” Michael Robert Milken in the 1980s. The story examines the American financial market through characters caught in the pursuit of power and wealth, revealing the impact money can have on ambition and human behavior.
Latin History for Morons
A comedic one man show by Emmy winning performer John Leguizamo, who presents a fast paced and humorous take on Latin American history. With sharp jokes and energetic storytelling, he guides audiences through an unforgettable ninety minutes of comedy. This is the only comedy among this seasons Best Play nominees.
Best performance by a leading actor in a play nominees
- Andrew Garfield（Angels in America）
- Tom Hollander（Travesties）
- Jamie Parker（Harry Potter and the Cursed Child）
- Mark Rylance（Farinelli and the King）
- Denzel Washington（The Iceman Cometh）
Best performance by a leading actress in a play nominees
- Glenda Jackson（Three Tall Women）
- Condola Rashad（Saint Joan）
- Lauren Ridloff（Children of a Lesser God）
- Amy Schumer（Meteor Shower）
Best performance by a featured actor in a play nominees
- Anthony Boyle（Harry Potter and the Cursed Child）
- Michael Cera（Lobby Hero）
- Brian Tyree Henry（Lobby Hero）
- Nathan Lane（Angels in America）
- David Morse（The Iceman Cometh）
Best performance by a featured actress in a play nominees
- Susan Brown（Angels in America）
- Denise Gough（Angels in America）
- Noma Dumezweni（Harry Potter and the Cursed Child）
- Deborah Findlay（The Children）
- Laurie Metcalf（Three Tall Women）
About last years 2017 Tony Awards
Last season, Best Musical, Best Leading Actor in a Musical, and Best Featured Actress in a Musical were all awarded to the smash hit Dear Evan Hansen, a production that still remains one of the hardest tickets to secure. You can find a full overview of the 2017 seventy first Tony Awards at the links below.
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