Ben Platt, Jessica Chastain, Samuel L. Jackson And More React To 2023 Tony Award Nominations

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Tony Award nominees were celebrating today, with the stars, producers and creative teams of Parade, Kimberly Akimbo, Shucked and The Piano Lesson among those reacting to their nominations. “I am beyond excited to be nominated this year, and I’m deeply honored to be recognized for this role especially,” said Ben Platt, nominated in the Best Leading Actor/Musical category for his performance in Parade. “As a lifelong lover of musical theatre, this show has always had a special place in my heart.

And as a Jew, giving a voice to Leo Frank’s story and bringing him to life each night is so wonderfully meaningful. It’s incredibly special to be included among such talented actors and friends and I’m feeling so grateful and so proud of my entire company.” “This morning was absolutely incredible,” said Casey Nicholaw, nominated for both his direction and choreography for the musical Some Like It Hot. “It’s the first time I got to experience hearing the nominations with one of my casts instead of at home.

And to add to it, we were performing on the Today Show and we couldn’t make any noise – so there were just real tears and fake clapping!

And then when we were done with the segment, there was so much screaming and camaraderie. I will never forget it. Childhood dreams come true.” Jodie Comer, Lead Actress/Play, Prima Facie: “I love getting to play the role of Tessa in Prima Facie, so to receive this Tony Award nomination for my Broadway debut is beyond my wildest dreams.