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This 2010 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical features 1950s-style rock ‘n roll and is loosely based on the career of “Daddy-O” Dewey Phillips, the eccentric 1950s Memphis disc jockey.
Story:
Huey Calhoun, an out of work, rock ‘n roll-loving white man, promises to get local black singer Felicia on the radio and immediately begins applying for disc jockey jobs at white radio stations. When Huey finally gets an opportunity, he becomes immensely popular for playing rock ‘n roll - by artists of any color - and gets Felicia on the radio as promised, beginning a romance with her that others find disturbing. As the talented Huey and Felicia continue their careers, they encounter prejudices that challenge them to consider their priorities and fight for their dreams.
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Best Orchestrations
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Chad Kimball
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical - Montego Glover
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Montego Glover
Outstanding Music
Outstanding Orchestrations
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Chad Kimball
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Distinguished Production of a Musical
Distinguished Performance Award - Montego Glover
Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Outstanding Choreographer
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Montego Glover
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Chad Kimball
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Cass Morgan