2010 Tony History Possible with Four "Jukebox" Musical Nominees

Variety.com speculates that this year's Tony Awards could potentially make history in the Best New Musical category as being the first year in which four "jukebox" musicals are nominated for the award. The article cites American Idiot, Come Fly Away, Million Dollar Quartet, Fela!, and Everyday Rapture as the frontrunners for the category, all of which use preexisting music ranging from Sinatra to Green Day.

Joe DiPietro, co-lyricist and book writer for one of the season's only musicals to feature an original score, Memphis, commented on the quickly changing attitudes toward the jukebox trend: "Jukebox musicals were thought to be both the nadir and the death of the modern musical. Now, of course, the vast majority of (new) musicals on Broadway this season are jukebox. Amazing."

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Tickets to the American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Tony Awards® ceremony at Radio City Music Hall will be available for purchase at TonyAwards.com on Tuesday, May 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Don't forget to watch the Tony Awards Nominations Announcement on Tuesday, May 4, at 8:30 a.m. here at TonyAwards.com. Then at 9:00 a.m., look for the link to purchase your tickets for the big night!

Tickets will be priced at $429.50 and $229.50.

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The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Tony Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. All patrons must be seated by 7:00 p.m. No latecomers will be admitted. The Tony Awards ceremony is a Black-Tie Only event.