Could history be made (again) at the Tonys this weekend? Could word-of-mouth hit Off-Broadway musical A STRANGE LOOP by a Black, queer writer about a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer, really sweep the boards?
It has a record II nominations including Best New Musical that overshadows Company’s 9 nominations and sadly decimates the over-hyped revival of Funny Girl that picked up a single nomination.
Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, blisteringly funny masterwork exposes the heart and soul of a young artist grappling with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes. Hell-bent on breaking free of his own self-perception, Usher wrestles with the thoughts in his head, brought to life on stage by a hilarious, straight-shooting ensemble. Bold and heartfelt in its truth-telling, A Strange Loop is the big, Black, and queer-ass Great American Musical for all!
Also amongst the Shows producers is Jennifer Hudson, and if she wins a Tony this will actually elevate her to the very exclusive group of EGOT winners who have an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. And to top it all off, the Tonys are being hosted this year by Academy Award winner the openly queer Ariane DeBose
The Tony Awards: Act One airs live 7-8 p.m., ET/4-5 p.m., PT; The 75th Annual Tony Awards airs live 8-11 p.m.
ET/5-8 p.m. PT; both take place Sunday, June 12.Labels: 2022, A Strange Loop, Tony Awards
