Hit musical Monty Python’s Spamalot has wowed theatre’s toughest critics to
pick up a staggering 14 Tony nominations.
The medieval musical, loosely based on wacky movie Monty Python and the Holy
Grail, led the field May 10 when the nominations were announced
in New York.
The show will fight for the best musical prize, while stars Tim Curry and
Hank Azaria are up for best actor in a musical. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and The Light in the Piazza earned 11 nominations each.
Also vying for Tony Awards next month will be Kathleen Turner,
Mary-Louise Parker and Laura Linney, who will fight for the best actress prize
for their roles in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolff, Reckless and Sight Unseen,
respectively.
Parker’s ex Billy Crudup has also been named among the
Nominees for his performance in The Pillowman. He’ll face off with On Golden Pond‘s James Earl Jones, among others, for the best actor honor.
And Christina Applegate‘s bravery and determination have earned her a Best
Actress nomination for the musical Sweet Charity. Applegate broke her foot during rehearsals in March, prompting producers to cancel the show, but the actress’ determination helped to resurrect the
musical.
Australian actor Hugh Jackman will host the awards ceremony on June 5 at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
Get the full list of nominees at here!
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