The Fans Have Spoken! The Top 10 First-Time Tony-Nominated Performers You're Rooting For on Broadway's Biggest Night

With stunning revivals and historic new hits, this wonderful Broadway season has had theater fans yelling "Yasss!" All will be revealed on June 12 at the 70th annual Tony Awards, and for 24 lucky performers, 2016 marks the year of their first Tony Award nomination. We can't wait to see who may follow that nod up with an award! We asked you to rank the top 10 first-time nominees you'll be rooting for on Tony night, and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner, 2015's Sexiest Man Alive and current vlogger Leslie Odom Jr. has your vote! While you wait and see if Aaron Burr takes home the trophy, check out the additional top 10 first-time nominees you'll also be cheering for!


Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple


Christopher Jackson, Hamilton


Zachary Levi, She Loves Me


Alex Brightman, School of Rock


Phillipa Soo, Hamilton


Megan Hilty, Noises Off


Daveed Diggs, Hamilton


Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple


Renee Elise Goldsberry, Hamilton


Leslie Odom Jr., Hamilton