Tony Awards 2024 nominations: The full list of nominees

Johnny Oleksinski
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The nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards, honoring the best of Broadway, were announced Tuesday morning.

The 2023-2024 Broadway season was a highly competitive and unpredictable one. Fifteen new musicals opened during the past year, which is the widest field in at least three decades.

There were also 10 new plays, five play revivals and six musical revivals, including the widely acclaimed production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along,” starring nominees Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez.

Renée Elise Goldsberry and Jesse Tyler Ferguson host the 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations. Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions
Renée Elise Goldsberry and Jesse Tyler Ferguson host the 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations. Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

“Hell’s Kitchen,” “Illinoise,” “The Outsiders,” “Suffs” and “Water for Elephants” all earned Best Musical nominations. For Best Play, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” “Mary Jane,” “Mother Play,” “Prayer for the French Republic” and “Stereophonic” were recognized.

The 2024 Tony Awards air from Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater in New York City on Sunday, June 16 on CBS.

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Jessica Lange in a scene from “Mother Play.”
Celia Keenan-Bolger and Jessica Lange in a scene from “Mother Play.”

Check out the full list of the 2024 Tony nominees below.

Best Musical
“Hell’s Kitchen”
“Illinoise”
“The Outsiders”
“Suffs”
“Water for Elephants”

Sarah Paulson in a scene from the play “Appropriate.” AP
Sarah Paulson in a scene from the play “Appropriate.” AP

Best Play
“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”
“Mary Jane”
“Mother Play”
“Prayer for the French Republic”
“Stereophonic”

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a MusicalBrian d’Arcy James, “Days of Wine and Roses”
Brody Grant, “The Outsiders”
Jonathan Groff, “Merrily We Roll Along“
Dorian Harewood, “The Notebook”
Eddie Redmayne, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”

Eden Espinosa bows at the curtain call for “Lempicka.” WireImage
Eden Espinosa bows at the curtain call for “Lempicka.” WireImage


Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Eden Espinosa, “Lempicka”
Maleah Joi Moon, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Kelli O’Hara, “Days of Wine and Roses”
Maryann Plunkett, “The Notebook”
Gayle Rankin, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”

Musicians and artists during a performance of “Stereophonic” on Broadway. AP
Musicians and artists during a performance of “Stereophonic” on Broadway. AP



Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
William Jackson Harper, “Uncle Vanya”
Leslie Odom, Jr., “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch”
Liev Schreiber, “Doubt: A Parable”
Jeremy Strong, “An Enemy of the People”
Michael Stuhlbarg, “Patriots”

Betsy Aidem, Anthony Edwards, Nael Nacer, Francis Benhamou and Aria Shahghasemi in a “Prayer for the French Republic.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
Betsy Aidem, Anthony Edwards, Nael Nacer, Francis Benhamou and Aria Shahghasemi in a “Prayer for the French Republic.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a PlayBetsy Aidem, “Prayer for the French Republic”
Jessica Lange, “Mother Play”
Rachel McAdams, “Mary Jane“Sarah Paulson, “Appropriate”
Amy Ryan, “Doubt: A Parable”

Emma Pittman in a scene from “The Outsiders.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
Emma Pittman in a scene from “The Outsiders.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock

Best Book of a MusicalKristoffer Diaz, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Bekah Brunstetter, “The Notebook“
Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, “The Outsiders“
Shaina Taub, “Suffs”
Rick Elice, “Water for Elephants”

Opening night of “The Outsiders.” REUTERS
Opening night of “The Outsiders.” REUTERS

Best Original ScoreAdam Guettel, “Days of Wine and Roses”
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, “Here Lies Love“
Will Butler, “Stereophonic”
Shaina Taub, “Suffs”
Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, “The Outsiders“

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Roger Bart, “Back to the Future: The Musical”
Joshua Boone, “The Outsiders”
Brandon Victor Dixon, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Sky Lakota-Lynch, “The Outsiders”
Daniel Radcliffe, “Merrily We Roll Along”
Steven Skybell, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”

Ricky Ubeda and Ben Cook from the cast of “Illinoise.” CREDIT: Liz Lauren, 2024
Ricky Ubeda and Ben Cook from the cast of “Illinoise.” CREDIT: Liz Lauren, 2024

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a MusicalShoshana Bean, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Amber Iman, “Lempicka”
Nikki M. James, “Suffs”
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, “Monty Python’s Spamalot”
Kecia Lewis, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Lindsay Mendez, “Merrily We Roll Along”
Bebe Neuwirth, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a PlayWill Brill, “Stereophonic”
Eli Gelb, “Stereophonic”
Jim Parsons, “Mother Play“Tom Pecinka, “Stereophonic”
Corey Stoll, “Appropriate”

Byron Tittle, Christine Flores, Kara Chan and Ricky Ubeda (kneeling) from the cast of “Illinoise.” CREDIT: Liz Lauren, 2024
Byron Tittle, Christine Flores, Kara Chan and Ricky Ubeda (kneeling) from the cast of “Illinoise.” CREDIT: Liz Lauren, 2024

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a PlayQuincy Tyler Bernstine, “Doubt: A Parable”
Juliana Canfield, “Stereophonic”
Celia Keenan-Bolger, “Mother Play“
Sarah Pidgeon, “Stereophonic”
Kara Young, “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch”

Best Scenic Design of a PlayDots, “Appropriate”
Dots, “An Enemy of the People”
Derek McLane, “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch“
David Zinn, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”
David Zinn, “Stereophonic“

“Hells Kitchen” on Broadway. Marc J. Franklin
“Hells Kitchen” on Broadway. Marc J. Franklin

Best Scenic Design of a MusicalAMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian, “The Outsiders”
Robert Brill and Peter Nigrini, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Takeshi Kata, “Water for Elephants”
David Korins, “Here Lies Love”
Riccardo Hernández and Peter Nigrini, “Lempicka”
Tim Hatley and Finn Ross, “Back to the Future: The Musical”
Tom Scutt, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”

Best Costume Design of a PlayDede Ayite, “Appropriate”
Dede Ayite, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding“
Enver Chakartash, “Stereophonic”Emilio Sosa, “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch”
David Zinn, “An Enemy of the People”

April Mathis and Rachel McAdams (left) in “Mary Jane.” Matthew Murphy
April Mathis and Rachel McAdams (left) in “Mary Jane.” Matthew Murphy

Best Costume Design of a MusicalDede Ayite, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Linda Cho, “The Great Gatsby”
David Israel Reynoso, “Water for Elephants”
Tom Scutt, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”
Paul Tazewell, “Suffs”

Best Lighting Design of a Play
Isabella Byrd, “An Enemy of the People”
Amith Chandrashaker, “Prayer for the French Republic“
Jiyoun Chang, “Stereophonic”
Jane Cox, “Appropriate”
Natasha Katz, “Grey House“

A scene from “Water For Elephants.” @murphymade
A scene from “Water For Elephants.” @murphymade

Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Brandon Stirling Baker, “Illinoise”
Isabella Byrd, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”
Natasha Katz, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Bradley King and David Bengali, “Water for Elephants”
Brian MacDevitt and Hana S. Kim, “The Outsiders”

Best Sound Design of a Play
Justin Ellington and Stefania Bulbarella, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”
Leah Gelpe, “Mary Jane”
Tom Gibbons, “Grey House“
Bray Poor and Will Pickens, “Appropriate“
Ryan Rumery, “Stereophonic”

Manhattan Theatre Club’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
Manhattan Theatre Club’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock

Best Sound Design of a Musical
M.L. Dogg and Cody Spencer, “Here Lies Love”
Kai Harada, “Merrily We Roll Along“
Nick Lidster for Autograph, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”
Gareth Owen, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Cody Spencer, “The Outsiders“

Best Direction of a Play
Daniel Aukin, “Stereophonic”
Anne Kauffman, “Mary Jane”
Kenny Leon, “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch”
Lila Neugebauer, “Appropriate”
Whitney White, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”

“Water For Elephants” @murphymade
“Water For Elephants” @murphymade
Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells in her Tony-nominated performance in “Suffs.” Joan Marcus
Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells in her Tony-nominated performance in “Suffs.” Joan Marcus

Best Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, “Merrily We Roll Along”
Michael Greif, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Leigh Silverman, “Suffs”
Jessica Stone, “Water for Elephants“
Danya Taymor, “The Outsiders”

Best Choreography
Annie-B Parson, “Here Lies Love”
Camille A. Brown, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman, “The Outsiders”
Justin Peck, “Illinoise”
Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll, “Water for Elephants”

Hannah Cruz as Inez Milholland and the “Suffs” cast. Joan Marcus
Hannah Cruz as Inez Milholland and the “Suffs” cast. Joan Marcus

Best Orchestrations
Timo Andres, “Illinoise”
Will Butler and Justin Craig, “Stereophonic”
Justin Levine, Matt Hinkley and Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance), “The Outsiders”
Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Jonathan Tunick, “Merrily We Roll Along”

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