What Are the Tony Award Nominations?
The Tony Award nominations are the official shortlist of Broadway productions and performers considered for the Antoinette Perry Awards. Each year, eligible shows and artists are nominated across categories such as Best Musical, Best Play, and Best Revival.
How the 2016 Tony Nominations Were Selected
The 2016 Tony nominations were determined by voting members of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League. Eligibility rules required shows to have opened during the designated nomination season and meet specific performance and union criteria.
Key Facts About the Tony Awards
The Tony Awards ceremony celebrates excellence in Broadway theatre and is widely covered by major entertainment outlets. For detailed category lists and historical data, the official Tony Awards site provides comprehensive information on past and current nominations.
Understanding the Tony nomination process helps audiences follow Broadway trends and recognize standout productions each season.
