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Harry Lennix is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.

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Almost 20 years ago, Harry Lennix made his Broadway debut in Radio Golf. Now years later, he is back on Broadway for the first time, with a Tony nomination in tow for his perfromance as the Jasper family patriarch, Solomon.

"Branden [Jacobs-Jenkins] has written something  that challenges us every night. Every night we're finding new things. I just figured out this one scene that I've been doing wrong for the past several weeks just last night! I look forward to coming to work and being onstage."

Watch as Harry chats more about the genius of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, why doing this play every night is still a challenge, and so much more. Plus, check out who he is up against and catch up on all the latest Tony Awards coverage!

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will air on Sunday, June 8, 2025.


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