The Tony Award nominations this year saw no fewer than 13 shows, including popular productions like Denzel Washington's Othello and Idina Menzel's Redwood, miss out on nominations despite critical acclaim. Othello made waves by becoming the highest-grossing play revival in Broadway history, recouping its investment in only nine weeks. Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends faced similar disappointment, recognized for its star-studded cast yet overlooked for nominations. Meanwhile, Menzelâs Redwood will close soon after its snub, highlighting the competitive landscape of Broadway amidst an impressive selection of eligible works this season.
Given that 42 Broadway shows were eligible to receive Tony Award nominations, it is not shocking that no less than 13 shows received no nominations, including starry sold-out hits.
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal's Othello broke the weekly record for the top-grossing play in Broadway history during previews and became the highest-grossing play revival worldwide.
Sondheim's Old Friends features Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, but the snub for the tribute is notable given the ongoing reverence for Sondheim.
Idina Menzel's Redwood about a high-strung New Yorker who becomes a tree-climber will close on May 18, shortly after its Tony nomination snub.
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