Nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards Unveiled

The highly anticipated nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards were revealed this Tuesday morning, honoring the outstanding performances and productions that have graced Broadway. Esteemed Tony-winning performers Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry had the honor of announcing the nominees, unveiling the contenders in six categories during the "CBS Mornings" show. The 77th annual Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled to be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on the 16th of June, boasting the return of Ariana DeBose as the host for the third time.

Best Play Nominations

• "Jaja's African Hair Braiding"
• "Mary Jane"
• "Mother Play"
• "Prayer for the French Republic"
• "Stereophonic"

Best Musical Nominations

• "Hell's Kitchen"
• "Illinoise"
• "The Outsiders"
• "Suffs"
• "Water for Elephants"

Leading Role Nominations

• Actress: Betsy Aidem in "Prayer for the French Republic"
• Actress: Jessica Lange in "Mother Play"
• Actress: Rachel McAdams in "Mary Jane"
• Actress: Sarah Paulson in "Appropriate"
• Actress: Amy Ryan in "Doubt: A Parable"
• Actor: William Jackson Harper in "Uncle Vanya"
• Actor: Leslie Odom Jr. in "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch"
• Actor: Liev Schreiber in "Doubt: A Parable"
• Actor: Jeremy Strong in "An Enemy of the People"
• Actor: Michael Stuhlbarg in "Patriots"

Leading Role in a Musical

• Actress: Eden Espinosa in "Lempicka"
• Actress: Maleah Joi Moon in "Hell's Kitchen"
• Actress: Kelli O'Hara in "Days of Wine and Roses"
• Actress: Maryann Plunkett in "The Notebook"
• Actress: Gayle Rankin in "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club"
• Actor: Brody Grant in "The Outsiders"
• Actor: Jonathan Groff in "Merrily We Roll Along"
• Actor: Dorian Harewood in "The Notebook"
• Actor: Brian d'Arcy James in "Days of Wine and Roses"
• Actor: Eddie Redmayne in "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club"

These announcements mark the initial set of nominees, with further updates to be anticipated. The 2024 Tony Awards promise to be a celebration of talent and artistry that has graced the stages of Broadway. Stay tuned for more updates as the prestigious event draws near.