TONY Commitee Announces Award Eligibility for Fall Shows

The Tony Award Administration Committee met today to decide the eligibility of nine Broadway productions for the 2007 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing.

Alexander Gemignani and Norm Lewis will be considered in the Lead Actor in a Musical category for their performances in Les Miserables.

Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee will be considered in the Lead Actor and Actress in a Musical categories for their performances in Mary Poppins.

The score of Mary Poppins was deemed eligible in the category of Best Score.

Will Chase will be considered in the Lead Actor in a Musical category for his performance in High Fidelity.

Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele will be considered in the Lead Actor and Actress in a Musical categories for their performances in Spring Awakening.

Marc Kudisch will be considered in the Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in The Apple Tree.

All other decisions were consistent with the opening night credits.

This is the third time the Tony Award Administration Committee has met this year. They will meet two additional times to discuss the eligibility of shows opening in the 2006-2007 season. The cut-off date for eligibility is May 9th and nominations will be announced on May 15th.

The Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 10th.