Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards® were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM. The nominees were selected by an independent committee of 22 theatre professionals appointed by the Tony Awards Administration Committee. The 2011 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
Yesterday, a cocktail reception was held to honor the nominees before the big night. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below!
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Photo Credit: Monica Simoes
Donyale Werle & Paul Jepson
Tim Chappel & guest
Nikki M. James & Rory O'Malley
Nikki M. James & Rory O'Malley
David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris
David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris
Sharon Jensen & family
Sharon Jensen
Bill Berloni & family
Charlotte St. Martin & Howard Sherman
Hannah Yellan
Hannah Yellan
Allen Hubby
Rozanne Seelen
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