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Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway: Tony-Eligible Surprise!
9 Apr
Summary
- Play previously Off-Broadway is now Tony-eligible for revival.
- Daniel Radcliffe's performance could earn him a lead actor nomination.
- The Tony's committee made an exception for the play's eligibility.
The play 'Every Brilliant Thing' has received a significant ruling from the Tony Awards administration committee, making it eligible for a Tony Award in the Best Revival of a Play category. This eligibility is notable as the Duncan Macmillan-Jonny Donahoe play has not previously played on Broadway, though it had a successful Off-Broadway run in 2014 and prior engagements at the Edinburgh Festivals.
The committee's decision stems from their ability to deem works as classics or part of the popular repertoire, thus allowing for exceptions to the standard revival definition. Lead actor Daniel Radcliffe is still in contention for a nomination in the Best Actor in a Leading Role/Play category, with Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan also potentially nominated for directing.
Nominations are scheduled to be announced on May 5th. Other plays potentially in the Best Revival category include 'Becky Shaw,' 'Bug,' and 'Marjorie Prime.' Meanwhile, 'Call Me Izzy' and 'Dog Day Afternoon' are among those vying for a Best Play nomination, with 'Giant' and 'Liberation' noted as early frontrunners. The committee also confirmed Macmillan and Donahoe's eligibility as authors and Ebon Moss-Bachrach's eligibility for a featured role in 'Dog Day Afternoon.'
