Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee Make History as First Nonbinary Actors Nominated for Tony Awards

Photo: Marc J Franklin; Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman There are trailblazers among this year’sTonynominees. Thenominations for the 76th annual Tony Awardswere announced Tuesday morning, with the musicalSome Like It Hotleading with 13 total nods, includingJ. Harrison Gheefor best actor in a musical. Ghee andAlex Newell, who was recognized in the best supporting actor in a musical category forShucked, both became the first nonbinary actors nominated for a Tony, according to theLos Angeles Times.

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Photo:Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Alex Newellis making history at the 2023Tony Awards. “I have wanted this my entire life, and I thank each and every one of you in this room right now," theGleealum, 30, said as they accepted the award at New York City’s United Palace Theatre. “And Mommy, I love you. Thank you for believing in me, thank you for loving me unconditionally, thank you for teaching me what strength is.

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