Overnight, the Sydney Theatre Company production of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY was recognised with six nominations, in six different categories at the 78th Tony Awards.
The groundbreaking Broadway production received nominations for:
• Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role of a Play – Sarah Snook
• Best Direction of a Play – Kip Williams
• Best Scenic Design of a Play – Marg Horwell and David Bergman
• Best Costume Design of a Play – Marg Horwell
• Best Lighting Design of a Play – Nick Schlieper
• Best Sound Design of a Play – Clemence Williams
The Tony nods follow a wave of accolades from other major theatre awards, with THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY also earning:
DRAMA DESK AWARD nominations:
• Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play – Sarah Snook
• Outstanding Direction of a Play – Kip Williams
• Outstanding Sound Design of a Play – Clemence Williams
• Outstanding Projection and Video Design – David Bergman
• Unique Theatrical Experience – ThePicture of Dorian Gray
OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD nominations:
• Outstanding Solo Performance – Sarah Snook
• Outstanding Video Projections/Design – David Bergman
DRAMA LEAGUE AWARD nominations:
• Distinguished Performance Award – Sarah Snook
• Outstanding Direction – Kip Williams
• Outstanding Production of a Play – The Picture of Dorian Gray
Making her Broadway debut in this virtuosic solo adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel, Sarah Snook plays 26 characters in a performance hailed as a “tour-de-force.”
Producer of the Broadway production, Michael Cassel, commented: “I couldn’t be prouder of our incredible production and all of the individuals who have created it and bring it to life. Sarah Snook’s nomination for her absolutely extraordinary performance is so very well deserved as are the nominations for our entire Australian creative team. The response to this production, be it in Australia, the West End and now Broadway is testamentto the creativity, talent and sheer vision of all those involved and is wonderful recognition of Sydney Theatre Company and Kip Williams who took the bold risk of originating such a visionary and daring piece of theatre, right here in Sydney”.
THIS SHOW HAS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE MOST NOMINATED SOLO SHOW IN TONY HISTORY, PLACING IN SIX CATEGORIES
“SARAH SNOOK GOES FANTASTICALLY WILDE! EQUAL PARTS ACTING MASTERCLASS, TECH WIZARDRY, ILLUSION AND CLOCKWORK STAGE MANAGEMENT, THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY MARKS AUDACIOUS BROADWAY DEBUTS BY BOTH THE REMARKABLE SARAH SNOOK AND DIRECTOR-ADAPTOR KIP WILLIAMS. BROADWAY CAN REJOICE!”
– Deadline
“SARAH SNOOK’S TREMENDOUS PERFORMANCE IS AMONG THE YEAR’S BEST. KIP WILLIAMS’ STAGING IS A MARVEL OF TECHNOLOGY.”
– The Washington Post
“AN INTOXICATING WHIRL OF A PRODUCTION.
GLEEFULLY INGENIOUS. A SENSORY FEAST.
FAST, CLEVER, DELICIOUS, AND PERFORMED BY SARAH SNOOK WITH THE GIDDY VIRTUOSITY OF SIMONE BILES EXECUTING A FLOOR ROUTINE.”
– New York Magazine
“A TRIUMPH! THE SENSATIONAL SARAH SNOOK WOWS IN THIS BREATHTAKING MARVEL OF A PLAY. SHE’S MORE VOLCANIC THAN VESUVIUS. THE AUDIENCE IS WHOLLY CONSUMED.”
– New York Post
“SARAH SNOOK IS A GLORIOUS AND ASTONISHING DELIGHT
IN THIS DAZZLING, UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. ADAPTED AND DIRECTED WITH IMPRESSIVE FINESSE BY KIP WILLIAMS.”
– The Wall Street Journal
Snook is best known for her role as Shiv Roy in HBO’s Succession, which earned an Emmy, two Golden Globes and two Critics’ Choice Awards. Her Olivier Award-winning performance in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY previously stunned audiences in London.
Williams’ daring interpretation of Wilde’s tale of beauty, obsession, and corruption strikes a powerful chord in the digital age, reflecting modern society’s fixation on youth and self-image.
The celebrated world premiere of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY debuted at the Sydney Theatre Company in 2020, extending twice due to demand and touring nationally to critical acclaim. The London season earned Snook a 2024 Olivier Award for Best Actress and a Best Costume Design win for Marg Horwell.
The Broadway season of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY is produced by Michael Cassel, Adam Kenwright, Len Blavatnik and Danny Cohen, Daryl Roth, Amanda Lipitz and Henry Tisch. Foresight Theatrical is General Manager, Aaron Lustbader is Executive Producer, and Michael Cassel Group is Worldwide Executive Producer. Having opened on 27 March 2025 at the Music Box Theatre, and running through 29 June 2025, the Broadway production has already made history, breaking the box office record at the 104-year-old venue.
Design credits include: Set and Costume Design by Marg Horwell, Lighting Design by Nick Schlieper, Composition & Sound Design by Clemence Williams, Video Design by David Bergman, with Eryn Jean Norvill as Dramaturg & Creative Associate. Lisa Iacucci serves as Production Stage Manager.
Sarah Snook is represented by United Talent Agency, Shanahan, and Jennifer Gabler Rawlings at Omni Artists LTD.
Tickets are on sale at telecharge.com/The-Picture-Of-Dorian-Gray-Tickets, by phone at 212-239-6200, or at the Music Box Theatre box office.
The 78th Tony Awards winners will be revealed at a gala ceremony on 8 June 2025 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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