O'Donnell, Goldsberry, Etc. Receive Daytime Emmy Nods

Rosie O'Donnell and Renee Elise Goldsberry are among the theatre veterans who have been nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards.

The 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place in L.A. on June 15th.  They will be telecast on CBS.

O'Donnell, who has appeared on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof and Grease, was nominated alongside her "The View" co-stars Barbara Walters, Joy Behar and Elizabeth Hasselbeck for Outstanding Talk Show Host.

Goldsberry, who originated the role of Nettie in The Color Purple on Broadway and was also seen in the Public Theater's revival of Two Gentlemen of Verona, was nominated as Outstanding Supporting Actress for her work as Evangeline Williamson on "One Life to Live."  Heather Tom (Prymate), who recently played Kelly Cramer on the same show, was nominated in the same category.

Ricky Paull Goldin, who played Danny Zuko in the most recent Broadway revival of Grease (also featuring O'Donnell), was nominated as Outstanding Lead Actor for his work as Gus Altaro in "Guiding Light."  Michael Park (Little Me, Carousel) is up for an award in the same category, for playing Jack Synder on "As the World Turns."

Visit www.emmyonline.org for a complete list of 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominees.

Photo of Rosie O'Donnell by Linda Lenzi