Who has been nominated the most for a Tony?
Hamilton (2016) holds the record as the most-nominated production in Tony history, with 16. In second place are The Producers, the new Mel Brooks musical (2001), Billy Elliot, The Musical (2009), and Jagged Little Pill (2020) with 15 each.
Who has the most Tony nominations without a win?
Most nominations with fewest wins: Musicals Mean Girls (2018) and The Scottsboro Boys (2011), as well as non-musical play Slave Play (2020) are tied: all three were nominated for 12 Tony Awards but did not win any.
What Tony Awards did wicked win in 2004?
The original show was nominated for ten Tony Awards in 2004, winning three, including the Best Actress in a Musical for Idina Menzel. It also won six Drama Desk Awards and one Grammy Award while the London show has been the recipient of five Laurence Olivier Award nominations, winning one.
Which choreographer has the most Tony Awards?
Special Award, 1987. Michael Bennett, winner of six Tony Awards, emerged from the chorus to become one of Broadway’s most outstanding director/choreographers.
Who won Best Musical over Wicked?
“Wicked” (2003) In one of the biggest upsets in Tony history, Stephen Schwartz’s anthem-filled prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” lost the Best Musical prize to the R-rated puppets of “Avenue Q.”
Did Tonys win Wicked?
With a score by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman and direction by Joe Mantello, Wicked features choreography by Wayne Cilento and plays the Gershwin Theatre, 222 West 51st Street. The musical recently won three Tony Awards. Tickets are available by calling (212) 307-4100 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
What happened at the 59th Tony Awards 2005?
The 59th Annual Tony Awards ceremony was held on June 5, 2005 at Radio City Music Hall and broadcast by CBS television. Hugh Jackman hosted for the third time in a row. This was the first year the craft category awards (costume, scenic, lighting) were divided into plays and musicals.
Did Spamalot win any Tonys in 2005?
” ‘Doubt’ Is Best Play, ‘Spamalot’ Best Musical; Butz, Irwin, Clark, Jones, Nichols Win 2005 Tonys” Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine playbill.com, June 5, 2005 ^ Andrew Gans; Morgan Allen; Robert Simonson (2005-05-10). “2004-2005 Tony Nominations Announced; Spamalot Garners 14 Nominations”.
What is the most nominated play of all time?
Monty Python’s Spamalot received 14 nominations, the most of any production at the time, followed by Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and The Light in the Piazza with 11 nominations each. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
When were the 59th Tony Awards held?
The 59th Annual Tony Awards ceremony was held on June 5, 2005 at Radio City Music Hall and broadcast by CBS television.