Behind the Scenes Photo Coverage: Meet the 2012 Tony Award Nominees!

The 2012 Tony Awards Nominations were announced yesterday by Tony winning actress Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Jim Parsons. Today, the nominees met the press. Stay tuned for exclusive BWW interviews leading up to the big night. In the meantime, check out behind the scenes photos from today's event!

The Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 10, 2012. 

Click here for the complete list of nominations! Click here for the nominations by the numbers. 

Photos by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.