The show was aired despite the Writers Guild of America strike.
Organizers made a deal with the WGA to not use a script, while guild members promised not to picket the ceremony, according toThe best musical award went to “Kimberly Akimbo,” about a teen who ages four times faster than the average human. It was one of five honors the play earned.
Alex Newell of “Shucked,” and J. Harrison Ghee of “Some Like It Hot” became the first out nonbinary performers to win acting Tonys.Sean Hayes won best leading actor for “Good Night, Oscar,” while Jodie Comer won best leading actress for her role in “Prima Facie.” “Some Like It Hot” led the field with 13 nominations, while “& Juliet,” “Shucked” and “New York, New York” had nine nominations apiece, according toTo be eligible for an award, a Broadway show must have opened between April 29, 2022, and April 27, 2023, according to
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