‘Stereophonic’ play earns 13 Tony nominations

NEW YORK: 1970’s rock inspired “Stereophonic” led the play nominations for the 2024 Tony awards, American theater’s highest honors, followed by “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” and “Appropriate.”

The nominations, announced by the Tony Awards committee on Tuesday (April 30), also include multiple nods for “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”, “Mary Jane” and “Mother Play.”

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The winners will be announced at a June 16 ceremony that also marks the 77th anniversary of the awards honoring Broadway talent.

“Stereophonic” received 13 nominations with “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club,” a revival of the 1966 musical, garnering nine.

Nominees for best actor in a play are William Jackson Harper, Leslie Odom, Jr., Liev Schreiber, Jeremy Strong and Michael Stuhlbarg.

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Contenders for best actress in a play are Betsy Aidem, Jessica Lange, Rachel McAdams, Sarah Paulson and Amy Ryan.

The event, at New York City’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, will feature returning host actress Ariana DeBose and will air on CBS and Paramount+, the committee said.