In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees- Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori

Just weeks ago, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, Best Score and Best Book nominees for Fun Home.

Lisa Kron has been writing and performing theater since coming to New York from Michigan in 1983. In addition to Fun Home, plays include Well, (2006 Best Actress Tony nom., included in "Best Plays of 2003-2004"); 2.5 Minute Ride (Obie, L.A. Drama-Logue, GLAAD Media Awards); In The Wake (Lilly Award, included in "Best Plays of 2010-2011"); The Ver**zon Play (2011 Humana Festival). Most recent acting: Mrs. Mi-Tzu and Mrs. Yang in the Foundry Theater's acclaimed production of Good Person of Szechuan (Lortel Award-Outstanding Featured Actress).

Jeanine Tesori composed the scores to the Broadway productions of Violet, Caroline, or Change (2004 Tony nomination for Best Original Score), Shrek the Musical (Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations for her music) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (2000). Her Off-Broadway musical Violet, (Obie Award, New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical, and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical), opened on Broadway last season starring Sutton Foster.

Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming will co-host the 69th Annual Tony Awards® on Sunday, June 7. The show will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City from 8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT, on the CBS Television Network. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Don't forget to tune in to BroadwayWorld for Broadway's biggest night, the 69th Annual Tony Awards. The stars will align at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, 2015 and we'll be bringing you exclusive, live photos, videos and blogs of everything that's happening from the red carpet to the winners' room; the pre-show ceremony to the after parties. We'll be there for it all, and there's no better place for comprehensive coverage this Sunday than BroadwayWorld! Don't forget to tweet us pics of your Tony Awards party using #BWWTonys!?

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Jeanine Tesori photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.