Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards® were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM. The nominees were selected by an independent committee of 22 theatre professionals appointed by the Tony Awards Administration Committee. The 2011 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
Yesterday, a cocktail reception was held to honor the nominees before the big night. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below!
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Photo Credit: Monica Simoes



Donyale Werle & Paul Jepson

Tim Chappel & guest

Nikki M. James & Rory O'Malley

Nikki M. James & Rory O'Malley

David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris

David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris

Sharon Jensen & family

Sharon Jensen

Bill Berloni & family

Charlotte St. Martin & Howard Sherman

Hannah Yellan

Hannah Yellan

Allen Hubby

Rozanne Seelen

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