Tisch Drama Alumni Earn 12 Tony Award Nominations

Monday, May 6, 2019

Ali Stroker as Ado Annie, now transferring to Broadway

Ali Stroker as Ado Annie in 'Oklahoma' | Photo: Teddy Wolff

Eleven alumni of Tisch Drama have been nominated for the 73rd Tony Awards, which were announced on April 30.

The awards ceremony will take place on June 9 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Congratulations to the following alumni and members of the Tisch Drama community!


Best Musical
Oklahoma!
Caleb Hammons, class of '07, producer

Best Play
What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck
Rachel Sussman, class of ‘12, producer

Best Revival of a Play
Torch Song by Harvey Fierstein
Richie Jackson, class of ‘87, Producer

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice
Damon Daunno, class of ’06, Oklahoma!

Best Book of a Musical
The Prom, Chad Beguelin, class of ’91 

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
The Prom, Chad Beguelin, class of ’91 

Best Direction of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, class of ’02, Hadestown

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Ali Stroker, class of '09, Oklahoma!

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Brandon Uranowitz, class of ’08, Burn This

Best Choreography
Denis Jones, class of '92, Tootsie

Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, class of ’05, Hadestown

*We apologize for any omissions. Please email additions or edits to hgg2@nyu.edu.