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Broadway’s 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Breaks Records With Six Tony Nominations

Sarah Snook’s one-woman performance and Kip Williams’s innovative direction lead the groundbreaking production to make Tony Awards history.

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Overview

  • The Broadway production of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' has received six Tony nominations, the most ever for a solo performance show.
  • Sarah Snook, who portrays 26 characters, is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, following her Olivier Award win for the West End run.
  • Director Kip Williams is recognized for Best Direction, with additional nominations for scenic design, costume design, lighting, and sound.
  • The production employs a unique 'cine-theatre' format, blending live performance with onstage cameras and pre-recorded footage to explore themes of identity and artifice.
  • Running at the Music Box Theatre through June 29, 2025, Snook performs six shows weekly without an understudy, showcasing extraordinary endurance and versatility.