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Here’s All The 2024 Tony Awards Nominations
The 2024 Tony Award nominations are officially out, which are a recognition handed out each year by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing towards the best of live Broadway. Giving out nods to the best that the 2024-24 Broadway season has to offer, there’s set to be 26 awards announced on June 16!
As we await this year’s award ceremony, which will be hosted this year by Ariana DeBose and held at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, be sure to bookmark the date and 8 pm start time where it will be televised on CBS and Paramount+.
This year’s nominations are wide ranging, but there are a few notable names who’ve topped the list including brand new shows Hell’s Kitchen and Stereophonic each with a leading 13 nominations. Check out the full nominations list sorted by category below, as well as a full list of total nominations by title at the bottom!
Best Play
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Mary Jane
Mother Play
Prayer for the French Republic
Stereophonic
Best Musical
Hell’s Kitchen
Illinoise
The Outsiders
Suffs
Water for Elephants
Best Book of a Musical
Kristoffer Diaz, Hell’s Kitchen
Bekah Brunstetter, The Notebook
Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, The Outsiders
Shaina Taub, Suffs
Rick Elice, Water for Elephants
Best Revival of a Play
Appropriate
An Enemy of the People
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Best Revival of a Musical
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Merrily We Roll Along
The Who’s Tommy
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, Here Lies Love
Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, The Outsiders
Will Butler, Stereophonic
Shaina Taub, Suffs
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
William Jackson Harper, Uncle Vanya
Leslie Odom, Jr., Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Liev Schreiber, Doubt: A Parable
Jeremy Strong, An Enemy of the People
Michael Stuhlbarg, Patriots
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Betsy Aidem, Prayer for the French Republic
Jessica Lange, Mother Play
Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane
Sarah Paulson, Appropriate
Amy Ryan, Doubt: A Parable
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Brody Grant, The Outsiders
Jonathan Groff, Merrily We Roll Along
Dorian Harewood, The Notebook
Brian d’Arcy James, Days of Wine and Roses
Eddie Redmayne, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Eden Espinosa, Lempicka
Maleah Joi Moon, Hell’s Kitchen
Kelli O’Hara, Days of Wine and Roses
Maryann Plunkett, The Notebook
Gayle Rankin, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Will Brill, Stereophonic
Eli Gelb, Stereophonic
Jim Parsons, Mother Play
Tom Pecinka, Stereophonic
Corey Stoll, Appropriate
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Doubt: A Parable
Juliana Canfield, Stereophonic
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mother Play
Sarah Pidgeon, Stereophonic
Kara Young, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Roger Bart, Back To The Future: The Musical
Joshua Boone, The Outsiders
Brandon Victor Dixon, Hell’s Kitchen
Sky Lakota-Lynch, The Outsiders
Daniel Radcliffe, Merrily We Roll Along
Steven Skybell, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Shoshana Bean, Hell’s Kitchen
Amber Iman, Lempicka
Nikki M. James, Suffs
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Monty Python’s Spamalot
Kecia Lewis, Hell’s Kitchen
Lindsay Mendez, Merrily We Roll Along
Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Scenic Design of a Play
dots, Appropriate
dots, An Enemy of the People
Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
David Zinn, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
David Zinn, Stereophonic
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
AMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian, The Outsiders
Robert Brill and Peter Nigrini, Hell’s Kitchen
Takeshi Kata, Water for Elephants
David Korins, Here Lies Love
Riccardo Hernández and Peter Nigrini, Lempicka
Tim Hatley and Finn Ross, Back To The Future: The Musical
Tom Scutt, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Costume Design of a Play
Dede Ayite, Appropriate
Dede Ayite, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Enver Chakartash, Stereophonic
Emilio Sosa, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
David Zinn, An Enemy of the People
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Dede Ayite, Hell’s Kitchen
Linda Cho, The Great Gatsby
David Israel Reynoso, Water for Elephants
Tom Scutt, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Paul Tazewell, Suffs
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Isabella Byrd, An Enemy of the People
Amith Chandrashaker, Prayer for the French Republic
Jiyoun Chang, Stereophonic
Jane Cox, Appropriate
Natasha Katz, Grey House
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Brandon Stirling Baker, Illinoise
Isabella Byrd, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Natasha Katz, Hell’s Kitchen
Bradley King and David Bengali, Water for Elephants
Brian MacDevitt and Hana S. Kim, The Outsiders
Best Sound Design of a Play
Justin Ellington and Stefania Bulbarella, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Leah Gelpe, Mary Jane
Tom Gibbons, Grey House
Bray Poor and Will Pickens, Appropriate
Ryan Rumery, Stereophonic
Best Sound Design of a Musical
M.L. Dogg and Cody Spencer, Here Lies Love
Kai Harada, Merrily We Roll Along
Nick Lidster for Autograph, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Gareth Owen, Hell’s Kitchen
Cody Spencer, The Outsiders
Best Direction of a Play
Daniel Aukin, Stereophonic
Anne Kauffman, Mary Jane
Kenny Leon, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Lila Neugebauer, Appropriate
Whitney White, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Best Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Michael Greif, Hell’s Kitchen
Leigh Silverman, Suffs
Jessica Stone, Water for Elephants
Danya Taymor, The Outsiders
Best Choreography
Annie-B Parson, Here Lies Love
Camille A. Brown, Hell’s Kitchen
Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman, The Outsiders
Justin Peck, Illinoise
Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll, Water for Elephants
Best Orchestrations
Timo Andres, Illinoise
Will Butler and Justin Craig, Stereophonic
Justin Levine, Matt Hinkley and Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance), The Outsiders
Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone, Hell’s Kitchen
Jonathan Tunick, Merrily We Roll Along
Productions With Multiple Nominations:
Hell’s Kitchen – 13
Stereophonic – 13
The Outsiders – 12
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club – 9
Appropriate – 8
Merrily We Roll Along – 7
Water for Elephants – 7
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch – 6
Suffs – 6
An Enemy of the People – 5
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding – 5
Here Lies Love – 4
Illinoise – 4
Mary Jane – 4
Mother Play – 4
Days of Wine and Roses – 3
Doubt: A Parable – 3
Lempicka – 3
The Notebook – 3
Prayer for the French Republic – 3
Back To The Future: The Musical – 2
Grey House – 2
The Great Gatsby – 1
Gutenberg! The Musical! – 1
Monty Python’s Spamalot – 1
Patriots – 1
Uncle Vanya – 1
The Who’s Tommy – 1
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NYC will start selling street signs in monthly ‘drops’
The hottest merch drop in NYC right now? Official NYC street signs.
The city’s Department of Transportation announced yesterday that it’ll be doing monthly “sign drops” or selling limited batches of authentic, commemorative New York City street signs.
Officials say “‘Sign Drops’ are the New ‘Sneaker Drops.’”
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The DOT says the signs will be of iconic New York City streets, commemorations of famous New Yorkers, celebrations of special occasions and other custom releases. The first drop, which sold out in three hours, was a Christopher Street/Stonewall Place sign to celebrate Pride Month.
The signs aren’t replicas—they are actually handmade at the NYC DOT Sign Shop, which makes over 70,000 signs per year. The shop will be dropping a limited edition sign each month for just $75. Since they’ll release just 50 at a time, they are limited to one per person.
You can buy them on CityStore, which has other official NYC goodies worth perusing like an old taxi medallion, DSNY Trash Can Lapel Pin and a calendar of K9 officers.
Proceeds from sign sales will go into the city’s general fund.
“Now you can own an official piece of New York City: authentic commemorative street signs hand made by DOT,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “Our monthly sign drops will allow all who love New York City to celebrate the people, places, and special occasions that make this the greatest city in the world. Nothing beats Pride Month and the Pride March in New York City, and we are thrilled to commemorate the occasion by offering authentic, limited edition Stonewall Place/Christopher Street signs.”
The DOT is asking the public which sign it should drop next month.
Sold out in under 3 hours! Which sign should we drop next month? pic.twitter.com/EXZF9YA82z
— NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) June 3, 2024
Since they’re asking, we’d love an Orchard Street or Church Ave. sign. What sign would you want in your apartment?
Crown Royal Is Launching Its First Single Malt Canadian Whisky With An Icy Pop-Up In NYC
Whisky lovers and New Yorkers are in for a treat, because Crown Royal is introducing its first-ever Single Malt Canadian Whisky right here in NYC. The iconic brand will mark its historic venture into the Single Malt space with a pop-up installation at Lower Manhattan’s Brookfield Place (230 Vesey St., New York, NY), kicking off at 10 A.M. on June 7 for 24 hours only.
At the centerpiece of this celebration is a spectacular ice sculpture that pays homage to the brand’s Canadian origins and the cold climate which defines this distinct flavor – this whisky is “cut from the cold.” Over the course of 24 hours, the ice sculpture will melt slowly to reveal the dazzling Crown Royal Single Malt Canadian Whisky bottle, offering guests a visual representation of the whisky’s journey from icy landscapes to the smooth inviting tastes which characterize it.
For one day only, explorers over 21 years of age who stop by the pop-up installation will receive a ticket to join the Crown Royal Cocktail Tour, an experience hosted by Crown Royal at various participating locations – including Liberty Bistro (255 Liberty St.), Monk McGinn’s (57 Murray St.) and Broadstone (88 Broad St.). Consider it an invitation to continue your whisky journey beyond the visual spectacle at Brookfield Place with Crown Royal cocktails and the chance to take home exclusive brand merch! Offers only available to be redeemed in person on June 7th 3-9pm.
But for those who can’t attend the icy pop-up, Crown Royal is also showcasing the new Single Malt Canadian Whisky at this year’s Bar Convent in Brooklyn. On June 11 and 12, attendees can sample the whisky in an interactive setting, offering yet another unique and immersive experience. For more information on how to purchase Bar Convent tickets, visit here.
Crown Royal Single Malt Canadian Whisky is now available nationwide, so be sure to grab a bottle in-store or online to enjoy at home!
Don’t miss the launch of Crown Royal Single Malt Canadian Whisky at Brookfield Place on June 7.
Please do not forward to those who are under the legal purchase age for alcohol. Please Drink Responsibly. Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky. 45%/Alc/Vol. The Crown Royal Company. New York, NY.
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The Very First Espresso Martini Bar In NYC Is Now Open
Not sure what to order from the menu? How about an espresso martini, or the espresso martini, or even an espresso martini? NYC has opened its very first espresso martini bar, solely dedicated to serving up variations of the beloved coffee-flavored cocktail.
Known as the Rose Room in Queensyard, the drink menu features everything from the classic espresso martini titled The Gold Standard, to more adventurous creations like the Lychee Rose Love made with Dorothy Parker Gin, lychee liqueur, limoncello, and espresso.
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Still unsure how they can create more adaptations? They also offer the Cherry Blossom Bliss with vodka, cassis, honey, and espresso and the Velvet Tiramisu with Copalli Barrel Rested Organic Rum, tiramisu foam, and espresso.
Nothing pairs better with an espresso martini than truffle and caviar so be sure to also order some truffle fries and the caviar tray service.
Learn more on their website here.
20 Hudson Yards, New York
Tuesday – Saturday (opens at 5 pm)
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Are We Done With Spotted Lanternflies This Summer?
With a rare double-brood cicada event occurring across the U.S. and hand-sized spiders expected to parachute their way to NYC this summer, we’re at our capacity for creepy crawlers and flying insects. However, will we have to keep an eye out on spotted lanternflies like we have the past two summers? The short answer: yes.
Lanternflies are expected to make their unwanted return to NYC this sweltering summer. However, there is some good news. According to Brian Eshenaur, Senior Extension Associate with NYS Integrated Pest Management at Cornell University, the areas of the city that experience a high populations of lanternflies the past two summers will see a bit of a decline this time around. This pattern has already been observed in other urban areas that previously had higher populations, so it’s expected to repeat in NYC, as reported by Fox 5.
“It doesn’t mean spotted lanternfly will be gone. We’ll still see them, but the numbers may be lower this year and going forward,” said Eshenaur. Eggs that were laid in the fall of last year will begin to hatch between May and June.
The cause of the spotted lanternfly decline is uncertain. “Part of it may be due to stress on its favorite host plant, the Tree of Heaven also there seems to be an increase in predators such as other insects and birds that begin to feed on spotted lanternfly after a couple of years,” suggested Eshenaur.
New Yorkers should approach the nasty insect if spotted with the same protocol as years before. Learn more about how to handle the spotted lanternfly here.
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This NYC public bathroom map also features the 46 new restrooms that officials are installing
Clearly, Mayor Eric Adams has a sense of humor: his latest effort to expand access to public restrooms is a new program aptly (but perhaps not elegantly) dubbed “Ur in Luck.”
The five-year project includes the installation of 46 new bathrooms all over the city, additions that will complement renovation efforts across 36 existing public restrooms, and the launch of a new Google Maps system that will now finally show users where the nearest toilet is.
According to an official press release, anyone will be able to activate the new Google Maps layer, which will be updated twice a year and include restrooms operated by NYC Parks, the Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, the city’s library systems and its privately-owned public spaces.
“Part of making New York City a more livable city is tackling the little things—the things we don’t think about until we need them,” said Adams in an official statement. “Access to public restrooms is high on that list, maybe even number one or two. We’ve already added changing tables to all NYC Parks public restrooms where it’s feasible — three years ahead of schedule. The new and renovated bathrooms we’ll deliver over the next five years will make it easier for New Yorkers to embrace the best parts of this city: our shared outdoors spaces. And our new Google Maps layer will make it easier to find relief when you’ve got to go. ‘Ur in’ luck, New York.”
During his press conference, the Mayor was joined by Theodora Siegel, the city’s unofficial restroom queen and the one-woman-show behind viral social media account Got2GoNYC.
Siegel has been demanding the city to upgrade its public restroom system for years now, and this certainly feels like a step in the right direction.
We cannot, however, seem to stop thinking about the “Ur in” pun, and the Mayor’s decision to double-down on it during his press conference. New Yorkers, help us find the moniker’s creator—we have a few words to share.
Here’s When To Expect The Next Subway Fare Hike In NYC
The MTA most recently raised subway fare to $2.90 on August 20th, 2023, and it won’t be long until another fare hike is expected to take place.
Prior to the most recent fare increase, the cost of a single subway ride was $2.75. It remained at that constant price for over eight years.
If you continue to go backwards in time, subway fare was $2.50 between 2013-2015. Hell, if you go way back to the first subway fare-ever, it only cost five cents in 1904. So in this timeline of fare hikes, the trend shows us that as time goes on, subway fares will inevitably continue to increase.
More concretely, the MTA decided to increase subway fare every two years before the pandemic hit. However, the scheduled 2021 fare hike was avoided due to funding from Governor Kathy Hochul. But by 2023, a single subway ride increased by $0.15, totally to $2.90, where it remains today. This change, in addition to the toll increase, was estimated to generate an extra $117 million for the year.
So according to the MTA’s proposed biennial fare increases, New Yorkers can expect the next fare hike in 2025. The MTA explained commuters can assume a 4% increase to subway fares by then, and another 4% increase come 2027.
So why does the MTA want to routinely increase subway fare? The MTA shared in a press release at the time of the most recent fare increase that the change in fare was necessary for the MTA to maintain service levels and increase service frequency as the subways continue to rebound from the pandemic.
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