The Tony Award nominees were announced this morning. Not in the list was Cheyenne Jackson for his role in the revival of Finian’s Rainbow, but there were some other gay-notable inclusions. Among them:
• Fela!, the dance musical conceived by choreographer Bill T. Jones, led the pack with 11 nominations.
• The revival of La Cage aux Folles also got 11 nods. Out actor Robin DeJesus, who co-starred in the North Texas-shot indie Fat Girls and was nominated two years ago for In the Heights, was cited as best featured actor. The production also got nods for stars Kelsey Grammer and Douglas Hodge, as best revival and seven other awards.
• Sean Hayes — Jack from Will & Grace — got nominated as best actor in a leading role in a musical for his Broadway debut in the revival of Promises, Promises.
• Levi Kreis, the gay musician making his Broadway debut playing Jerry lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, was nominated as best featured actor in a musical.
