The musical received nine Tony nominations, becoming one of this year’s most-nominated shows. Nonbinary actor Alex Newell made history, winning a Tony
From Broadway performer Denée Benton calling Gov. Ron DeSantis the « Grand Wizard of Florida » to Alex Newell winning best-featured actor in « Shucked, » the Tony Awards was nothing short of eventful Sunday night.
Newell made history as one of two nonbinary actors who won a Tony for the first time in the award show’s history. Newell won for their portrayal of Lulu in « Shucked, » a musical co-produced by Vero Beach native David Busch.
The musical received nine Tony nominations, becoming one of the most-nominated shows this year.
