2010 Tony Nominations Announced: Several Hollywood Heavyweights Top List

Joyce Carole
The 2010 Tony nominees were announced today. The Tony Awards will be held June 13, 2010. This year we see quite a few Hollywood heavyweights topping the list including Denzel Washington, who is nominated for a Tony for his lead role in the much acclaimed revival of August Wilson's Fences.

Link to a Video Clip of Denzel Washington's Tony Nominated Performance in Fences.

Denzel Washington Versus Jude Law

Denzel Washington faces off against British actor Jude Law, who plays the lead role in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Jude Law is best known in the United States for his work in acclaimed movies like The Talented Mr. Ripley, but in the UK he is highly regarded for his stage work.

Link to Video Clip of Jude Law's Tony Nominated Performance in Hamlet

Other Tony Nominees with Hollywood Connection

Other Tony nominees with a Hollywood connection include actresses Scarlett Johannson and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Scarlett Johannson is nominated for her role in the Arthur Miller play, A View from the Bridges. Catherine Zeta-Jones is nominated for a Tony for leading actress in a musical for her role in the revival of Sondheim's A Little Night Music. Catherine Zeta-Jones last made headlines for posing nude at the age of forty in a spread in Allure magazine alongside several other noteworthy Hollywood celebrities. Actor Kelsey Grammer, best known for his role in the popular television series Frasier is nominated for a Tony for leading actor in a musical for his role in the newest revival ofLa Cage Aux Folles.

Link to Catherine Zeta-Jones Singing "Send in the Clown"s from A Little Night Music

La Cage Aux Folles ties for Most Tony Nominations

The latest revival of La Cage Aux Folles ties with the musical Fela for the most Tony nominations. Both musicals received eleven nominations each. For a complete list of 2010 Tony nominees click the link below.

Complete List of 2010 Tony Nominees

Sources:
www.tonyawards.com
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Joyce is a former marketing professional and aspiring freelance writer. She holds an MBA degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Degree in Marketing from Robert Morris University. Joyce has worked for...  View profile

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