2017 Tony Award Nominations

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Nominations for the 2017 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, were announced today, Tuesday, May 2nd. The awards will take place on Sunday, June 11th.

Congratulations to the following alumni, faculty, and Dean's Council members who received nominations!

Best Play
A Doll's House, Part 2
Lucas Hnath ’01/’02 (BFA/MFA, Dramatic Writing), playwright
Scott Rudin, Dean’s Council, producer
Barry Diller, Dean’s Council, producer

Sweat

Scott Rudin, Dean’s Council, producer

Best Musical
Dear Evan Hansen
Colin Callender, Dean's Council, producer
Caitlin Clements '13 (MA, Cinema), producer
Carole Rothman '72 (MFA, Directing), producer

Groundhog Day The Musical
Ken Davenport '94 (BFA, Drama), producer

Best Revival of a Musical
Hello, Dolly!
Scott Rudin, Dean’s Council, producer

Best Direction of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin ’02 (BFA, Drama), Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Brandon Uranowitz ’08 (BFA, Drama), Falsettos

Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Mimi Lien ’03 (MFA, Design), Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Best Costume Design of a Play
Susan Hilferty, Chair, Dept. of Design for Stage & Film, Present Laughter
David Zinn ’91 (BFA, Design), A Doll's House, Part 2

Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jane Cox ’98 (MFA, Design), August Wilson's Jitney

Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Bradley King ’05 (BFA, Drama)/’10 (MFA, Design), Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Best Choreography
Denis Jones ’92 (BFA, Drama), Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical
Sam Pinkleton ’09 (BFA, Drama), Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

*We apologize for any omissions. Please email additions or edits to: tsoa.alumni@nyu.edu