By Wonderwall.com Editors
12:00pm PDT, May 5, 2024
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"Grateful. Honored. Overjoyed. Lost for words!!" That's how Alicia Keys reacted after the nominations for 2024 Tony Awards were announced on April 30 — and with good reason! The singer's first Broadway show, "Hell's Kitchen" — which she wrote, composed and co-produced — is up for a whopping 13 awards, putting the musical in a tie with the play "Stereophonic" for most-nominated production of the year at the 2024 Tonys, which Ariana DeBose is set to host on June 16.
Other familiar faces in this year's crop of nominees include Daniel Radcliffe, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, Eddie Redmayne, "Succession" star Jeremy Strong and former "American Horror Story" co-stars Jessica Lange and Sarah Paulson.
"This is so special. All of the collaborators that have been a part of this process, everybody being able to get recognized for their beautiful brilliance," Keys said in an interview following the awards announcement, per the Associated Press. "I am totally at a loss for words. Don't ask me to write a song!"
Keep reading to see how more nominees reacted to their nods…
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"I have always felt like doing stage — and particularly doing it here has been such a huge part of my career — and sort of like finding out who I was as an actor outside of 'Harry Potter.'" –"Merrily We Roll Along" star Daniel Radcliffe said in an interview
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"I am so honored to be nominated amongst such wonderful talent, including my dear friend Sarah [Paulson]. Creating Phyllis alongside the incomparable Paula Vogel and bringing this new play to life each night is thrilling. Nothing you see on stage would be possible without Tina's vision, our incredible production team, the entire cast, and crew, and of course, the wonderful Jim [Parsons] and Celia [Keenan-Bolger]. What a joy it is to share the stage with them every night and I am elated that their work has been recognized. I am grateful to the Broadway community for this esteemed nomination." –"Mother Play" star Jessica Lange said in an interview
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"I am profoundly grateful to the Tony committee for today's nomination and for their recognition of our work on this play. Reuniting with [director Sam Gold] and [playwright Amy Herzog] has been a deeply meaningful experience and it is a privilege to give [Henrik] Ibsen's powerful and timely play to a modern audience. The play and Stockman's message — of the importance of valuing the Truth, of the sanctity of human life, of the myriad ways in which we are complicit and must hold ourselves accountable — speaks more urgently than perhaps ever and it is an honor to fight for those convictions on our stage." –"An Enemy of the People" star Jeremy Strong said in a statement
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"This production of 'Cabaret' has been the journey of a lifetime. It means a huge amount that the show has been recognized across so many aspects of the production, and personally, to be considered alongside the immense talent in this category is a wonder." –"Cabaret" star Eddie Redmayne said in a statement
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"This experience, of working on a new Paula Vogel play with this incredible group of partners, has already been so special to me that a Tony nom feels a little like an embarrassment of riches. But as a lifelong player in and admirer of theater, I have to admit it really does touch my heart, to be included with this year's other nominees. Very grateful." –"Mother Play" star Jim Parsons said in an interview
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"I feel so lucky to be a part of this show and to be sharing this experience with every member of our incredible company. [Director] Maria [Friedman]'s dream for this production was to showcase the brilliance of 'Merrily,' and the acknowledgement of 7 nominations this morning means so much to all of us." –"Merrily We Roll Along" star Jonathan Groff said in a statement
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"It is an exciting morning. I feel great. This is a very special thing. I've had the good fortune of being in this position before, but it does not get old, and I do not take this stuff for granted, especially the further I go down the road. These, are very, very special moments." –"Days of Wine and Roses" star Brian d'Arcy James said in an interview
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"Thank you to the Tony nominators for this tremendous honor. It has been an absolute privilege to be back on Broadway with the extraordinary company and creative team of 'Patriots,' and you honor us all in remembering us with this today." –"Patriots" star Michael Stuhlbarg said in a statement
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"What a wonderful morning! 'Stereophonic' is a play about a tortuous creative process but the experience of making it has been one of the most joyful experiences imaginable. I'm proud of my colleagues and castmates whose work was recognized this morning and grateful to be nominated alongside them and many other brilliant performers." –"Stereophonic" star Juliana Canfield said in a statement
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"To be included in this extraordinary season of new plays all written by American writers is an absolute thrill. This has been one of the great collaborations of my life and I believe that is owed to Carole Rothman, Tina Landau, Paula Vogel and Jessica Lange whose combined body of wisdom is so powerful and so wise, it's changed the way I think about making theater. I'm also deeply grateful that Jessica, Jim and I were all recognized since this play doesn't function without one of the parts. I feel so lucky to be a part of this community." –"Mother Play" star Celia Keenan-Bolger said in a statement
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"I'm thrilled to be nominated for two plays I care so deeply about. I salute my extraordinary leading actors, Tony nominees Jeremy Strong and Rachel McAdams, for carrying the hell out of these plays eight times a week. I'm indebted to my wonderful directors, Sam Gold and Annie Kauffman, and the exquisite ensembles of both shows." –"An Enemy of the People" and "Mary Jane" writer Amy Herzog said in a statement
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"I am absolutely stunned. This season is proof that Broadway is back and the renaissance is here. Thank you to the Tonys for listening to our stories and seeing our hearts. All my love to the other shows and nominees." –"The Outsiders" star Sky Lakota-Lynch said in a statement
