It’s about history and humanity, and it’s a symbol. It’s about something very meaningful to a lot of people. I think the winning play this season, and the one that I would vote for today, is Leopoldstadt. Voter 3: Writing a new play, getting it on Broadway, getting it produced, and even if it runs for two weeks - like Ain’t No Mo’ - these are all artistic triumphs and achievements. I do have Fat Ham lingering in the back of my mind, though. I’ve never been so drawn in and moved by a Stoppard play. I’ll probably vote for Leopoldstadt, because Stoppard can be really tough and a little academic - and, often, not emotional. Cooper that really captivated people and got a lot more nominations than expected. When was the last time that happened? Then there’s Tom Stoppard and an incredible piece by Jordan E. Voter 2: There are three Pulitzer Prize winners in this category. James Ijames is a young, queer, African American writer, and I think that’s really thrilling. It represents a bold new voice on Broadway. Voter 1: I would give the edge to Fat Ham, which is inventive and wildly theatrical.
Voter 1 has been casting ballots for “around eight years,” Voter 2 has voted for “over 15 years,” and Voter 3 has been active since 2010. Before Ariana DeBose does the thing at the June 11 ceremony, we convened three anonymous Tonys voters for their read on a few of this year’s categories.
But the current season is otherwise full of some of the most electrifying plays and musicals to light up the marquees in recent memory - with Some Like It Hot leading the nominations at 13, while & Juliet, Shucked, and New York, New York trail at nine each. If the Tony Awards solidified anything in its 2023 nominee slate, it’s that Bad Cinderella really did earn its name. Photos: Joan Marcus Helen Murray Julieta Cervantes Ben Platt in Parade, Jodie Comer in Prima Facie, and Samuel L.
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