Laurence Fishburne, S. Epatha Merkerson Earn Tony Nods

It's celebration time for theater-lovers. The Tony Award nominations were announced today. Laurence Fishburne was nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Thurgood Marshall in Thurgood, and S. Epatha Merkerson was nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Play for Come Back, Little Sheba. Also, The Heights, a new musical about Dominican Americans in NYC, won more nominations than any other production. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? Zilch, just like the Drama Desk Awards. At least it's raking in the dough at the box office.

May 13, 2008 · posted by Lauren Williams, Stereohyped · Link · 3 Responses

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Comments (3)

No. 1 · The Cruel Secretary

"Passing Strange," "The Heights," Laurence Fishburne, and S.Epatha Merkson got nods?? I understand the disappointment about the "Cat" shut-out, but I'm excited about the noms, especially for "Passing Strange." It's one for all of us Black geeks and bohos, ya know?

Posted: May 13, 2008 at 8:35 pm

No. 2 · SweetDiva

I went to HS with guy who wrote/stars in "The Heights." Go Hunter High!!

Posted: May 14, 2008 at 10:50 am

No. 3 · daria of Gorgeous Black Women

w00t woot! Especially for Ms. Mekersen

Posted: May 14, 2008 at 4:32 pm

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