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NEW YORK — “Billy Elliot,” the tale of a British coal miner’s son who dreams of becoming a dancer, has the potential of winning a record number of 2009 Tony Awards, honoring the best of a star-driven Broadway season.
Its 15 nominations — which Tuesday tied the number received by “The Producers” in 2001 — included one of the more unusual nods. The three boys who share the title role in “Billy Elliot” — David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish — were named together for the best actor-musical prize.
Other major multiple Tony nominees were “Next to Normal” with 11, and “Shrek the Musical” and the revival of “Hair,” both tied with eight. The Associated Press
