'Stereophonic' Breaks Record With Most Tony Awards Nominations Ever For a Play

Amidst the vibrant Broadway landscape this Tony Award season, a total of 36 musicals and plays graced the stages, igniting excitement and anticipation. When Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry took to YouTube to reveal the nominations, two productions emerged as standout contenders: "Hell's Kitchen," a musical portraying the life of Alicia Keys, and "Stereophonic," a captivating blend of music and theater chronicling the journey of a Fleetwood Mac-inspired band creating an album, both garnering an impressive 13 nominations each. Close behind was "The Outsiders," a musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's timeless novel and beloved 1983 film, alongside the revival of "Cabaret" at the Kit Kat Club, securing nine nods.

Notably, "Stereophonic" shattered records by earning the highest number of Tony nominations ever for a play. Among its accolades includes:

• Best Play – David Adjmi
• Best Original Score – Will Butler
• Best Scenic Design of a Play – David Zinn
• Best Costume Design of a Play – Enver Chakartash
• Best Lighting Design of a Play – Jiyoun Chang
• Best Sound Design of a Play – Ryan Rumery
• Best Direction of a Play – Daniel Aukin
• Best Orchestrations – Will Butler & Justin Craig
• Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play – Will Brill
• Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play – Eli Gelb
• Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play – Tom Pecinka
• Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play – Juliana Canfield
• Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play – Sarah Pedgeon

The eagerly awaited awards ceremony is slated to captivate audiences on Sunday, June 16, at 8:00 p.m. ET, with the accomplished Ariana DeBose returning as host for the third consecutive year. Broadcasting live from the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York, the event will be available for viewing on CBS or via streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will also have the option to enjoy the ceremony on demand the following day.

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