By Jennifer R Jones | Posted on June 13, 2012 2:49 AM
Broadway's Hit Musical Once Receives The Most Recognition At The 2012 Tony's With Eight Nominations Followed By Peter And The Starcatcher, With Five
Broadway's "Once" Shines At 2012 Tony Awards
Many Broadway shows were honored at the 2012 Tony Awards this past Sunday evening, but it was the musical Once, based on the Irish indie film of the same name, that received the most recognition, nabbing eight Tonys (including Best Musical and Best Leading Actor for Steve Kazee).
Little-show-that-could Peter and the Starcatcher won the second largest number of Tony Awards, taking a total of five Tonys, including Best Featured Actor in a Play for Christian Borle (now well-known to TV audiences for his role as a Broadway songwriter in the NBC series Smash).
Audra McDonald Receives 5th Tony Award
Beloved Broadway actress Audra McDonald received her fifth Tony Award, this time for her acclaimed performance in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, which took the Best Musical Revival award.
The Best Play award went to the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Clybourne Park, while the Best Revival of a Play award went to the sell-out production of Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman (co-starring Andrew Garfield, star of the new Spider-man movie).
Neil Patrick Harris Hosts
Newsies, the Disney film flop that has now become a popular Broadway show, won Best Score (for lyricist Jack Feldman and composer Alan Menken), as well as Best Choreography for Christopher Gattelli's energetic dance moves.
Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, this year's Tony Awards ceremony not only featured the presentation of the awards to this season's winners, but also several musical performances (including a special performance by the cruise ship cast of Hairspray on the high seas) and special awards like one given to Hugh Jackman in recognition of the money he raised for charity while performing his solo show.
