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| Date | June 12, 2016 |
| Location | Beacon Theatre |
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| Website | http://www.tonyawards.com/  |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
The 70th Annual Tony Awards were held on June 12, 2016 to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2015–16 season. The ceremony returned to the Beacon Theatre in New York City after three years at Radio City Music Hall and was broadcast live by CBS.[1] James Corden served as host.[2]
Nominations for the awards were announced on May 3, 2016 by Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells.[3]
Eligibility
Shows that opened on Broadway during the 2015–2016 season before April 28, 2016 were eligible for consideration.[4]
Awards events
Nominations
The Tony Award nominations were announced on May 3, 2016 by Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells.
Hamilton garnered 16 nominations—the most received by any Broadway production of all time. Following Hamilton, the season's most-nominated shows included Shuffle Along with 10 nominations and the Roundabout Theatre Company revival of She Loves Me with eight. The revival of Long Day's Journey into Night—also produced by Roundabout—received seven nominations. New plays Eclipsed and The Humans both received six nominations.
The 2015–16 season marks the first time since 1960 and the fourth time in history that five shows have been nominated for Best Musical.[5]
Other events
The annual Meet the Nominees Press Reception took place on May 4, 2016 at the Paramount Hotel.[6][7][8] The annual Nominees Luncheon took place on May 19, 2016 at the Paramount Hotel.[9] A toast honoring the season's Creative Arts nominees was held at the Lambs Club on May 24, 2016.[10] A private reception and cocktail party was held on June 6, 2016 at the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe to honor the recipients of the season's Tony Honors for Excellence.[11]
Ceremony
The ceremony was dedicated in honor of victims of the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting, which occurred in the early morning of June 12, 2016.[12]
Presenters
The ceremony's presenters included:[13][14][15][16]
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Performances
The following shows performed on the ceremony's telecast:[17]
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There will be a special tribute for the 20 year anniversary of the revival of the musical Chicago.[18]
The opening number, “That Could Be Me/This Could Be You,” was created by James Corden and Finding Neverland songwriter Gary Barlow, and consisted of snippets from many musicals with Corden and the ensemble replicating shows such as Les Misérables The Lion King and ending with 42nd Street.[19] During the show, cast members of nominated shows and other nominees performed outside of the Beacon Theatre. For example, the cast of School of Rock performed a song from Phantom of the Opera, and the nominees for Best Score performed “Tomorrow” from Annie.[20]
Non-competitive awards
The 2016 Tony Honors for Excellence were awarded to voice coach Joan Lader, attorney Seth Gelblum, and Sally Ann Parsons, owner of the costume shop Parsons-Meares.[21] Lyricist Sheldon Harnick and Circle Repertory Company founder Marshall W. Mason received Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement.[22] The National Endowment for the Arts and Miles Wilkin, COO and executive vice president of Key Brand Entertainment, received the season's Special Tony Awards.[23] Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey received the Regional Theatre Tony Award.[24] Brian Stokes Mitchell was named as recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Award for his work with the Actors Fund.[25] The season's Excellence in Theatre Education Award was awarded to drama teacher Marilyn McCormick of Cass Technical High School in Detroit.[26]
Winners and nominees
‡ The award is presented to the producer(s) of the musical or play.[27]
Awards and nominations per production
| Production | Nominations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 16 | 9 |
| Shuffle Along | 10 | |
| She Loves Me | 8 | 1 |
| Long Day's Journey into Night | 7 | 2 |
| Eclipsed | 6 | 1 |
| The Humans | 6 | 4 |
| A View from the Bridge | 5 | 2 |
| Bright Star | 5 | |
| King Charles III | 5 | 0 |
| Noises Off | 5 | 0 |
| The Color Purple | 4 | 1 |
| The Crucible | 4 | 0 |
| School of Rock | 4 | |
| Waitress | 4 | |
| Blackbird | 3 | 0 |
| Fiddler on the Roof | 3 | 0 |
| Spring Awakening | 3 | 0 |
| American Psycho | 2 | 0 |
| The Father | 2 | 1 |
| Dames at Sea | 1 | 0 |
| Disaster! | 1 | 0 |
| Hughie | 1 | 0 |
| Misery | 1 | 0 |
| On Your Feet! | 1 | 0 |
| Thérèse Raquin | 1 | 0 |
| Tuck Everlasting | 1 | 0 |
Individuals with multiple nominations
- 3: Lin-Manuel Miranda; Jan Versweyveld
- 2: Steve Martin;[28] Justin Townsend; George C. Wolfe
In Memoriam
Kyle Jean-Baptiste
See also
- Drama Desk Awards
- 2016 Laurence Olivier Awards
- Obie Award
- New York Drama Critics' Circle
- Theatre World Award
- Lucille Lortel Awards
References
- ^ Paulson, Michael. "Broadway’s Tony Awards Move From Radio City to Beacon Theater for 2016" The New York Times, November 14, 2015
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "James Corden Will Host the 2016 Tony Awards" Playbill.com, February 2, 2016
- ^ Gans, Andrew. "Nikki M. James Replaces Patina Miller for Tony Nominations Announcement" Playbill, May 2, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "See Who Will Announce the 2016 Tony Nominations" Playbill, March 16, 2016
- ^ "Did You Know", broadwayworld.com, May 3, 2016
- ^ "Meet the 2016 Tony Nominees: Hamilton Stars, Laura Benanti, Sara Bareilles and More!", Playbill, May 4, 2016
- ^ "Tony Awards Calendar" tonyawards.com, accessed May 14, 2016
- ^ "The Press Meet the Tony Nominees" theaterpizzazz.com, accessed May 14, 2016
- ^ "Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eclipsed's Lupita Nyong'o Gleam at the 2016 Tony Awards Nominees Luncheon", InStyle, May 19, 2016
- ^ Levitt, Hayley. "Jane Krakowski, Leslie Odom Jr., and More Toast Creative Arts Tony Nominees", TheaterMania, May 25, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "Winners of Special Tony Honors Presented Today", Playbill, June 6, 2016
- ^ Gioia, Michael. "Tony Awards Dedicates Tonight’s Ceremony to Orlando Victims" Playbill, June 6, 2016
- ^ "Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Carole King & More Will Present at the 2016 Tony Awards!" BroadwayWorld.com, May 26, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "Barbra Streisand to Appear on the Tony Awards", Playbill, June 1, 2016
- ^ "More Presenters Announced" tonyawards.com, accessed June 6, 2016
- ^ Gans, Andrew. "Chita Rivera, Josh Groban and Other Stars Added to Tony Presenters List" Playbill, June 10, 2016
- ^ Gans, Andrew. "Tony Awards Show Will Feature 10 Performances" Playbill, June 8, 2016
- ^ "Bebe Neuwirth & Company Will Celebrate 20 Years of 'Chicago' in Tony Awards Tribute!" broadwayworld.com, June 10, 2016
- ^ Hetrick, Adam. "Tonys: Press Room Live Blog" Playbill, June 12, 2016
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
tonywas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Viagas, Robert. "Winners of Special Tony Honors Announced" Playbill, April 14, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "Fiddler Lyricist and Circle Rep Founder to Get Tonys for Lifetime Achievement", Playbill, April 19, 2016
- ^ Gans, Andrew. "Winners of Special Tony Awards Announced", Playbill, May 2, 2016
- ^ Gans, Andrew. "Paper Mill Playhouse Named Recipient of Regional Theatre Tony Award", Playbill, May 2, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "Brian Stokes Mitchell to Receive Isabelle Stevenson Award", Playbill, May 3, 2016
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "Detroit Drama Teacher Wins 2016 Excellence in Theatre Education Award from Tonys", Playbill, June 1, 2016
- ^ "The Tony Awards - - Category by Category" tonyawards.com, accessed June 6, 2016
- ^ "Steve Martin Awards" ibdb.com, accessed June 6, 2016