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The fort on behalf of a charitable or- Established in 1947 in honor of fresh faces on the Broadway lease. revival of Tony Kushner’s “Angels ganization will be awarded to hether you’re sitting in a Antoinette “Tony” Perry, a co- scene, but they’ve quickly made “The theater has completely in America” has earned 11 nomi- Nick Scandalios from the Neder- Wcrowded grade school gym- founder of the American Theatre their mark, making them the per- transformed my life in every way nations also, notably star Andrew lander Organization for LGBTQ nasium or in the velvet seats of a Wing, the awards celebrate out- fect co-hosts for this year’s event. possible,” Bareilles said. “I feel in- Garfield (“The Amazing Spider- advocacy. Theater photographer posh playhouse, there’s nothing standing achievement in Broad- Bareilles composed the music and credibly lucky to get to spend an Man,” 2012) for Best Performance Sara Krulwich, costume beader quite like live theater. Every year, way productions and performanc- wrote the lyrics for the hit musical evening celebrating and applaud- by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Bessie Nelson and dry cleaning millions of eager spectators flock es, as well as regional theater. “Waitress,” a gig that earned her ing this outstanding collective of Play and Broadway stalwart Na- company Ernest Winzer Cleaners to Broadway to take in a show. There are also non-competitive a Tony nomination for Best Origi- artists, friends, collaborators and than Lane (“The Birdcage,” 1996) will all receive Tony Honors for Ex- Now the stars of those shows are awards, such as the Special Tony nal Score in 2016. Groban made creatives.” for Best Performance by an Actor cellence in Theatre. A full list of ready to gather and celebrate Award for Lifetime Achievement his debut in “Natasha, Pierre & She and Groban welcome per- in a Featured Role in a Play. It’s nominees is available online at their accomplishments. Sara Ba- in the Theatre, which this year will the Great Comet of 1812” on the formers and those who work be- been a good year for revivals as www.tonyawards.com. reilles (“The Sing-Off”) and Josh go to both Andrew Lloyd Webber Great White Way in 2016, which hind the scenes on a variety of the latest production of “Rodgers With such a stellar list of nomi- Groban (“Crazy, Stupid, Love,” (“The Phantom of the Opera”) earned him a 2017 Tony nomina- productions, from gritty dramas to & Hammerstein’s Carousel” is up nees and dynamic duo Bareilles 2011) will honor the best of and Chita Rivera (“The Mystery of tion for Best Actor in a Musical. lighthearted musicals. This year’s for 11 nominations, including be- and Groban on deck to host, the- Broadway as they co-host the Edwin Drood”). Both performers expressed their list of nominees include theatrical ing against the classic “My Fair ater fans won’t want to miss this classics, musical revivals, come- Lady” and original ‘90s hit “Once year’s Tony Awards. Last year’s dies and productions based on a on This Island” in the Best Revival broadcast was nominated for four television show, a movie and a of a Musical category. Emmys and won the award for book. Nominees in the coveted Other notable awards include Outstanding Special Class Pro- Best Play category are “The Chil- the aforementioned Lifetime gram. The show has been so suc- dren,” “Farinelli and the King,” Achievement Awards for Lloyd cessful for the network that CBS “Harry Potter and the Cursed Webber and Rivera, as well as a recently inked a deal to continue Child, Parts One and Two,” “Junk” Special Tony Award for John Le- broadcasting the Tonys through to and “Latin History for Morons.” guizamo (“Moulin Rouge!,” 2026. Perhaps the biggest surprise on 2001) for his commitment to the- In an age of almost limitless Broadway this year has been the ater and his body of work, which screens, theater is a unique and success and acclaim of the initial- includes his one-man show “Latin cherished experience for many. ly underestimated “SpongeBob History for Morons.” Bruce Contrary to what you might think, SquarePants: The Musical.” Based Springsteen will receive a Special the prevalence of easy-to-access, on the popular Nickelodeon ani- Tony Award as well for “Spring- stay-at-home entertainment like mated series, the Broadway pro- videogames, streaming services duction gained nominations in 12 steen on Broadway.” This year’s categories, including one for Best Regional Theatre Tony Awards will and apps haven’t diminished the Musical. The show is tied for the go to La MaMa E.T.C. of New York allure of Broadway for theater top spot with “Mean Girls,” which City. The Isabelle Stevenson Tony fans. also earned 12 nominations for its take on Tina Fey’s (“Saturday Night Live”) 2004 big-screen comedy of the same name. Like “SpongeBob,” “Mean Girls” is up for Best Musical, a category that also includes “The Band’s Visit” and the stage adaptation of the film “Frozen.” “The Band’s Visit” has secured 11 nominations and stars Tony Josh Groban and Sarah Bareilles are set to co-host the 72nd Annual Tony Awards Shalhoub (“Monk”) in the story of Betty Biggs Beauty TribalAutomotive.com Top Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles & Tanning Salon Top Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles Offering • Waxing • Tanning Beds & Spray •• Bumper Bumper to to Bumper Bumper warranty warranty • Full Service Hair Salon Tanning • Massages By Pat Chavis • Esthetician Available •• Gap Gap Coverage Coverage •• Autopay Autopay Where Compassion and •• On On time time payments payments build build credit credit Russell Hunt •• 910-887-1004910-887-1004 Affordability Meet Walk-Ins Welcome 715 NC Hwy 710 N,N, PembrokePembroke NCNC 28372 28372 910-865-4105 | 319 West Broad Street | St. Pauls, NC 28384 106 E. BROAD STREET , ST. 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