Singer Alicia Keys says she was unable to speak after her semi-autobiographical show Hell’s Kitchen earned 13 nods when the nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced Tuesday (Apr 30).
“These are very, very special moments,” said nominee and veteran star Brian d’Arcy James, who is nominated for actor in a leading role for Days Of Wine And Roses.
The Tony Awards ceremony will be on Jun 16. Academy Award winner and Tony Award-nominee Ariana DeBose, who hosted both the 2023 and 2022 ceremonies, will be back this year and will produce and choreograph the opening number.
These were some of the reactions from nominees:
BRIAN D’ARCY JAMES
It is an exciting morning. I feel great. This is a very special thing. I’ve had the good fortune of being in this position before, but it does not get old, and I do not take this stuff for granted, especially the further I go down the road. These, are very, very special moments.
TOM PECINKA
I am so grateful for this nomination and for the historic recognition of our entire show. As a kid from Long Island who took the train in to see Broadway shows from 7 years old this is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
SHAINA TAUB
Ah, oh my god! I haven’t caught my breath. I was sitting on the couch watching the nominations live with my husband, Matt, and when they said our show, I knocked over my glass of water all over the couch and started crying. I grew up in Waitsfield, Vermont, watching the Tonys every year with my mom, so this has been a childhood dream of mine.
SKY LAKOTA-LYNCH
I am absolutely stunned. This season is proof that Broadway is back and the renaissance is here. Thank you to the Tonys for listening to our stories and seeing our hearts. All my love to the other shows and nominees.
