Norbert Leo Butz on Screaming with His Dog at Tony Nomination
By: Robert Diamond May. 03, 2011
Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City. BroadwayWorld.com will be talking to all of the nominees to hear their exciting stories of how they heard, who they told and more!
The American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards, which are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will air on CBS on Sunday, June 12th from 8:00 - 11:00 PM (ET/PT time delay).
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"I am beyond thrilled, I am so happy. I was telling a friend of mine earlier that I have never been happier about anything I have ever done. My manager called me while I was walking the dog and I let out a big scream and the dog jumped, and that was my celebration moment. I love the part and I love the score, and I really just love this company so I am thrilled that the show was nominated-- that is more exciting than my own nomination. I don't know how much people know but on a personal note it was an excruciating process for me for the last several years. It was a heartbreaking journey and a ton of adversity, and for me to be here, having survived what my family has survived, and to get the recognition... it is incredible. I will be picking my kids up at school soon and they don't know yet so they will be excited, they love TONY night, it means they get to stay up late. As for celebrating with the cast, we are meeting at the theater before the show tonight to listen to our cast recording! So it is really just a wonderful beautiful day."
Norbert Leo Butz, nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, Catch Me If You Can
Norbert Leo Butz, nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, Catch Me If You Can
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