The Tony Award nominations
came out earlier this week, and News 12's John Bathke has been speaking with some of the nominees
for theater’s highest honor.
Kara Young earned her Tony Award nomination for
playing Letitia, a formerly incarcerated single mother working in a truck stop
trying to get her life back on track. She says it's a profound moment for her,
but also for what her character represents.
"I know I have to
celebrate but I also feel that every time I step into a role that's honoring a
Black woman, that is honoring people that are unseen or unheard, it is a
celebration for them to be honored," says Young.
The Tony nominations proved
to be a full circle moment for Jennifer Simard, up for best featured actress in
a musical for "Company."
Simard says her goal was
honoring the original, while giving the role a contemporary feel.
The Tony Awards will be
presented June 12 at Radio City Music Hall.