But it’s Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed – which was nominated for six awards – that may be more groundbreaking in upending traditional Broadway practices. In an industry that is otherwise dominated by white males, it’s the first show in Broadway history to be written, directed and performed by black women, while also being financed by black women. Besides nominations for Best Play, Best Direction (Liesl Tommy), Best Actress (Lupita N’Yongo), Best Featured Actress (Pascale Armand) and Best Costume Design (Clint Ramos), Eclipsed was the only nominated play featuring a diverse cast that wasn’t a musical.
Were this year’s Tony Awards only a superficial nod to diversity?
Good piece analyzing if the Tony Awards were really as diverse as said. Worth the read.
