Tony Awards 2018: Brits among Broadway award nominations
Broadway transfers of Angels in America and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are among some of the most-nominated productions at this year's Tony Awards.
Marianne Elliott's National Theatre production of Angels in America picked up 11 noms, while Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - which earned a record-breaking nine Olivier Awards in 2017 - was nominated in 10 categories.
While Elliott and Potter director John Tiffany were both nominated for Best Direction of a play, both shows dominated the acting categories. Susan Brown, Denise Gough (both Angels) and Noma Dumezweni (Hermione in Cursed Child) were nominated for Featured Actress in a Play, and Anthony Boyle and Nathan Lane were recognised for Featured Actor in a Play.
Jamie Parker (Harry Potter) and Andrew Garfield (Angels) were nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play, alongside the leads of two other London transfers: Tom Hollander (who stars in the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Travesties) and Mark Rylance (whose Globe production of Farinelli and the King also transferred to New York). They all go up against Denzel Washington for The Iceman Cometh.
Lucy Kirkwood's The Children, which premiered at the Royal Court, has been nominated for Best Play and Deborah Finlay picks up a nom for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Elsewhere, Glenda Jackson was nominated for her role in Three Tall Women, and Tom Gibbons was nominated for Best Sound Design in Robert Icke's production of 1984, following news last year that the show would be illegible for this year's awards (a decision which was eventually reversed).
The 72nd Tony Awards will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York on 10th June, hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles.
Click here to read the full list of nominees at the New York Theatre Guide
Frequently asked questions
What is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two about?
Harry’s story isn’t quite over yet. This record-smashing global hit continues its successful West End. Nineteen years after the end of the iconic novels, Harry Potter’s son faces new kinds of dark magic. The two-part play is an epic tale of love, family, and redemption, with theatrical magic like you’ve never seen before. Fall under the spell of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre and book your tickets today.
How long is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two?
The running time of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two is Part One: 2hr 45min. & Part Two: 2hr 35min.
Where is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two playing?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two is playing at Palace Theatre. The theatre is located at 113 Shaftesbury Ave, London, W1D 5AY.
What's the age requirement for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two?
The recommended age for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two is Ages 8+. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and children under 5 are not permitted. Babes-in-arms are not admitted to the auditorium. Please note that patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult..
How do you book tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two?
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Who wrote 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'?
Jack Thorne wrote Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He worked alongside J.K. Rowling and John Tiffany to create this new story set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a sequel to the original seven books.
Who directed 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'?
John Tiffany, the Tony and Olivier award-winning director and former artistic director at the National Theatre, directed Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Is 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' appropriate for kids?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child can be enjoyed by people of all ages, but it is most suitable for ages 10+.
Is 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' good?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues the story seventeen years later and offers a magical spectacle. Read our five-star review of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child two parts?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child consists of four acts divided into two separate parts. These are made to be watched consecutively on the same day.
Is 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' a musical?
Whilst Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is not a musical, it does include an original score by musician Imogen Heap. Her score for the two-part play was nominated for a Grammy Award and played a vital role in the storytelling.
Is 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' based on the Harry Potter books?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child draws inspiration from the world and characters created by J. K. Rowling in the Harry Potter book series. It is a continuation of these stories set nineteen years after the final book.
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