70th Tony Awards
| 70th Tony Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 12, 2016 |
| Location | Beacon Theatre |
| Hosted by | |
| Website | http://www.tonyawards.com/  |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
The 70th Annual Tony Awards will be held on June 12, 2016 to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2015–16 season. The ceremony will return to the Beacon Theatre in New York City after three years at Radio City Music Hall and broadcast live by CBS.[1] James Corden will serve as host.[2]
Nominations for the awards were announced on May 3, 2016 by Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells.[3]
Eligibility
Shows that opened on Broadway during the 2015–2016 season before April 28, 2016 were eligible for consideration.[4]
Awards events
Nominations
The Tony Award nominations were announced on May 3, 2016 by Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells.
Hamilton garnered 16 nominations—the most received by any Broadway production of all time. Following Hamilton, the season's most-nominated shows included Shuffle Along with 10 nominations and the revival of She Loves Me with eight. The Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Long Day's Journey into Night received seven nominations. New plays Eclipsed and The Humans both received six nominations.
The 2015–16 season marks the first time since 1960 and the fourth time in history that five shows have been nominated for Best Musical.[5]
Meet the Nominees press reception
The annual Meet the Nominees Press Reception took place the morning and early afternoon of May 4, 2016 at the Paramount Hotel.[6] A red carpet was laid out for photo shoots once nominees entered the building. Each nominee then received a Tony nomination pin, and walked around to mingle with the other nominees. Various reporters were in the building, and Tony nominee Laura Osnes interviewed the nominees for a live stream on Facebook. Tony nominee Max von Essen also interviewed nominees for Snapchat. The reception lasted for several hours before the nominees left for their Wednesday matinee performances.
The ceremony
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Nominees
Awards and nominations per production
| Production | Nominations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 16 | |
| Shuffle Along | 10 | |
| She Loves Me | 8 | |
| Long Day's Journey into Night | 7 | |
| Eclipsed | 6 | |
| The Humans | 6 | |
| A View from the Bridge | 5 | |
| Bright Star | 5 | |
| King Charles III | 5 | |
| Noises Off | 5 | |
| The Color Purple | 4 | |
| The Crucible | 4 | |
| School of Rock | 4 | |
| Waitress | 4 | |
| Blackbird | 3 | |
| Fiddler on the Roof | 3 | |
| Spring Awakening | 3 | |
| American Psycho | 2 | |
| The Father | 2 | |
| Dames at Sea | 1 | |
| Disaster! | 1 | |
| Hughie | 1 | |
| Misery | 1 | |
| On Your Feet! | 1 | |
| Thérèse Raquin | 1 | |
| Tuck Everlasting | 1 |
Individuals with multiple nominations
- 3: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jan Versweyveld
- 2: Steve Martin, Justin Townsend, George C. Wolfe
Non-competitive awards
The 2016 Tony Honors for Excellence were awarded to voice coach Joan Lader, attorney Seth Gelblum, and Sally Ann Parsons, owner of the costume shop Parsons-Meares.[7] Lyricist Sheldon Harnick and Circle Repertory Company founder Marshall W. Mason have been named to receive the season's Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement.[8]
The Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient is the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey.[9]
The winners of the season's Special Tony Awards are the National Endowment for the Arts and Miles Wilkin, COO and executive vice president of Key Brand Entertainment.[10]
Brian Stokes Mitchell was named as recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Award, for "service to the Actors Fund."[11]
In Memoriam
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See also
- Drama Desk Awards
- 2016 Laurence Olivier Awards
- Obie Award
- New York Drama Critics' Circle
- Theatre World Award
- Lucille Lortel Awards
References
- ^ Paulson, Michael. "Broadway’s Tony Awards Move From Radio City to Beacon Theater for 2016" The New York Times, November 14, 2015
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "James Corden Will Host the 2016 Tony Awards" Playbill.com, February 2, 2016
- ^ Gans, Andrew. "Nikki M. James Replaces Patina Miller for Tony Nominations Announcement" Playbill, May 2, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "See Who Will Announce the 2016 Tony Nominations" Playbill, March 16, 2016
- ^ "Did You Know", broadwayworld.com, May 3, 2016
- ^ "Meet the 2016 Tony Nominees: Hamilton Stars, Laura Benanti, Sara Bareilles and More!", Playbill, May 4, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "Winners of Special Tony Honors Announced" Playbill, April 14, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "Fiddler Lyricist and Circle Rep Founder to Get Tonys for Lifetime Achievement", Playbill, April 19, 2016
- ^ Gans, Andrew. "Paper Mill Playhouse Named Recipient of Regional Theatre Tony Award", Playbill, May 2, 2016
- ^ Gans, Andrew. "Winners of Special Tony Awards Announced", Playbill, May 2, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "Brian Stokes Mitchell to Receive Isabelle Stevenson Award", Playbill, May 3, 2016