Clooney gets Tony nomination for Broadway debut
Summary
George Clooney has been nominated for a Tony Award due to his performance in the Broadway play "Good Night, and Good Luck." The Tony Awards, recognising the best of Broadway theatre, include many celebrities with their own nominations.Key Facts
- George Clooney received his first Tony Award nomination for his debut performance in a Broadway play, "Good Night, and Good Luck."
- Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook, and Bob Odenkirk also received their first Tony Award nominations this year.
- The musicals "Buena Vista Social Club," "Death Becomes Her," and "Maybe Happy Ending" are leaders with the most nominations this year.
- Actress Audra McDonald received her 11th Tony nomination, setting a record.
- Despite high sales, Clooney's play "Good Night, and Good Luck," did not get nominated for the best play category.
- Not all major productions were nominated, including "Othello" starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal and a new musical "Redwood" featuring Idina Menzel.
- The Tony Awards ceremony is set to occur on June 8th at the Radio City Music Hall in New York.
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