Tony Awards Cheat Sheet
Tony Awards for Broadway theater (like the Oscars for movies) are considered proxies for quality. That may or may not be true but they are definitely a proxy for the desire of out-of-town guests to attend. For the uninitiated, below is Maxamoo’s guide to the new plays and musicals nominated for Tonys this week, each in 140 characters or less.
MUSICALS
Rambunctious children & their eponymous leader revolt against villainous adults in gothic style, based on a Roald Dahl book. #12nominations
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Drag queens teach tolerance and fabulousness to dour factory owner and workers. #13nominations
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A musical based on the movie “A Christmas Story.”
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A musical based on the movie “Bring It On.”
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PLAYS
Movie star actress & boy toy visit her bitter siblings; nostalgia & hilarity ensue; recommended for ages 65+. #comedy #6nominations
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Acting legend Fiona Shaw tells Mother Mary’s side of the Jesus story (spoiler: he’s a brat). #drama #3nominations
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Nora Ephron’s final work stars Tom Hanks as legendary but flawed journalist Mike McAlary. #drama #6nominations
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A wealthy family on the Upper West Side falls apart with witty, articulate ensemble chatter. #drama #3nominations
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