Tony Administrators Deem Kiki & Herb and Jay Johnson Special Theatrical Events

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced several eligibility decisions after holding the second of five meetings to discuss shows opening in the 2006-2007 season. Nine Broadway productions were considered at the November 30 meeting, and the following decisions were announced:

Kiki & Herb: Alive on Broadway and Jay Johnson: The Two and Only! will be considered in the Special Theatrical Event category.

Byron Jennings, Lily Rabe and Laila Robins will be considered in the Featured Actor and Actress in a Play categories for their performances in Heartbreak House.

Michael Arden, Thom Sesma and Lisa Brescia will be considered in the Lead Actor and Actress in a Musical categories for their performances in The Times They Are A-Changin'.

Patrick Page will be considered in the Lead Actor in a Musical category for his performance in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

All other eligibility decisions were consistent with the opening night credits, which are the usual method of determining which category actors will be placed in for Tony consideration. The cut-off date for eligibility is May 9, 2007, and nominations will be announced on May 15. The Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network Sunday, June 10.