What shows received nominations for Best Musical at the 2009 Tony Awards?
BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: ‘Best Musical’ Based on the critically acclaimed feature film, Billy Elliot is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his dreams come true. next to normal is a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis. With provocative lyrics, and an electrifying score of more than 30 original songs, next to normal shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact. Source:broadwayworld.com Sources: http://broadwayworld.
“Billy Elliot, The Musical” received the most nominations, 15, including Best Musical, tying the record established in 2001 by “The Producers”. The other nominees for Best Musical were “Shrek the Musical,” “Next to Normal” and “Rock of Ages”. The nominees for best musical revival are “West Side Story,” “Hair,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Pal Joey.” The Tony Awards will be awarded on June 7 in a live broadcast from Radio City Music Hall in New York. CBS will broadcast the event. Sources: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/05/AR2009050501138.html?
