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"Kimberly Akimbo," and a revival of "Sweeney
Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," also topped the list of
nominations by production for the 76th annual awards, according
to a statement from the Tony Awards committee.
Actress Ariana DeBose will again host the ceremony, scheduled
for June 11 at New York City's United Palace theater and airing
live on CBS and on demand on Paramount+.
Best new musical nominees were "& Juliet," "Kimberly Akimbo,"
"New York, New York," "Shucked" and "Some Like it Hot," with
"Sweeney Todd" and "Into the Woods" among the productions
earning nods for best musical revival.
Best new play nominees were "Ain't No Mo'," "Between Riverside
and Crazy," Cost of Living," "Fat Ham" and "Leopoldstadt" with
August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" and Suzan-Lori Parks' "Topdog/Underdog"
earning nominations for best revival of a play, among other
productions.
The stage adaptation of the 1959 crime comedy film "Some Like It
Hot," opened on Broadway in December and topped the list with 13
nominations.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
(Photo: Ariana DeBose performs to close out the
show at the 75th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June
12, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)
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