NEW YORK — This year the Tony Awards are being nicknamed the “Hamil-Tonys” in recognition that “Hamilton” is the show to beat. That was proven again Tuesday.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop-flavored biography about the first U.S. treasury secretary earned 16 nominations, breaking the record of 15 nominations held by “The Producers” and “Billy Elliot: The Musical.”
“Hamilton” earned nods in all 13 categories it was eligible.
“I feel really grateful that they kind of spread the wealth,” Miranda told The Associated Press. “Theater requires collaboration, and I’m lucky to be working with some of the best people in their respective fields alive right now.”
The awards will be handed out June 12, with James Corden playing host from the Beacon Theatre. “Hamilton” will hope to break another record: The musical with the most Tonys is “The Producers,” with 12.
“Hamilton” will compete for best new musical — Broadway’s biggest crown — with “Bright Star,” “School of Rock,” “Shuffle Along” and “Waitress.”
