16 Tony nominations for ‘Hamilton’ is most ever
NEW YORK — The megahit musical “Hamilton” has grabbed a record-breaking 16 Tony Award nominations, the biggest haul in Broadway history and another step in the show’s march into theatrical history.
“Hamilton” was nominated in virtually every category it could compete in, from acting to scenic design.
Next month, “Hamilton” will fight for Broadway’s biggest crown — best new musical — with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Julian Fellowes’ “School of Rock,” “Bright Star,” “Shuffle Along” and “Waitress.”
After “Hamilton,” the most other nominations went to the new musical “Shuffle Along,” a show that explores a groundbreaking 95-year-old musical starring, written and directed by African Americans, which got 10 nominations, and the revival of “She Loves Me,” which earned eight.