No shockeroos among Tony Awards category placements
The Tony Awards Administration Committee issued its third decree of the season, addressing the eligibility and category placement of seven Broadway productions.
Lead actor or actress in a musical: Sean Palmer and Sierra Boggess ("The Little Mermaid"); Lin-Manuel Miranda and Mandy Gonzalez ("In the Heights"); Stew ("Passing Strange").
Lead actor or actress in a drama: Charles Edwards ("The 39 Steps"); Kevin Anderson and S. Epatha Merkerson ("Come Back, Little Sheba").
Featured (or supporting) actor or actress in a musical: Michael Cumpsty, Alexander Gemignani, Jessica Molaskey ("Sunday in the Park with George").
Featured actor or actress in a drama: Dylan Baker and Laurie Metcalf ("November").
Projection designer Timothy Bird and the Knifedge Creative Network and set designer David Farley will be considered jointly in the race for best scenic design of a musical category for "Sunday in the Park with George."
All other decisions were consistent with the opening night credits.
(Photos: Richard Rodgers Theatre/ Barrymore Theater)



