So many kids on Broadway, but not a Tony nom in sight.
Unfortunately, this year’s committee members decided to declare the Radio City Music Hall stage a child-free zone, giving no nominations to any of this season’s young stars, and stopping just short of erecting a “You must be this tall to ride this ride” sign. (We can only hope that the quartet of Matildas will be able to take the floor to accept their special Tony Honors).
To counteract this unexpectedly childless list of Tony nominees, TheaterMania is offering a look back at the 11-year-old Daisy Eagan’s tearful 1991 Tony acceptance speech (announced by a farsighted Audrey Hepburn) for her performance in The Secret Garden. This is not only one of the cutest Tony moments in Broadway history, but a fashion guide for all of this year’s nominees — we expect to see some large bows and puffy sleeves on the red carpet.
(Additional note: Keep your eyes peeled for a special cameo by The Nance‘s Cady Huffman.)