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Broadway’s 'Dorian Gray' Breaks Records with Six Tony Nominations

Sarah Snook's 26-role solo performance in Kip Williams' cine-theatre adaptation earns unprecedented recognition ahead of the June 8 ceremony.

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Overview

  • The Picture of Dorian Gray has become the most-nominated solo show in Tony Awards history, receiving six nominations, including Best Leading Actress for Sarah Snook and Best Direction for Kip Williams.
  • Sarah Snook performs 26 characters in the production without an understudy, delivering over 100 performances on Broadway and the West End combined.
  • The production employs a groundbreaking ‘cine-theatre’ approach, blending live and pre-recorded video to modernize Oscar Wilde’s 1890 novel for contemporary audiences.
  • The show opened at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre in March 2025, breaking box-office records at the historic venue and running through June 29.
  • Originally premiering in Sydney in 2020, the adaptation has evolved through London’s West End and now to Broadway, showcasing its transatlantic success and critical acclaim.