George Clooney, Jennifer Simard, Tom Francis, More 2025 Tony Nominees React

This season has been one of the most exciting years in recent Broadway memory thanks to the incredible work of artists center stage and behind the curtain. Click here to see the full list of 2025 Tony Award Nominations and below are just some reactions from from the stars and artists themselves:

“It’s a thrill to have 5 nominations for this play. For everyone involved, this has been an incredible experience. I couldn’t be more proud or feel more lucky.” - George Clooney, first time nominee for his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck

“This is absolutely wild. I am stunned and a bit lost for words. To be recognized among this incredible group of artists is an unbelievable honor and beyond my wildest dreams. Massive congratulations to my fellow nominees and all the nominated shows this season.” Tom Francis, Tony Nominee – Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Musical, SUNSET BLVD.

“My mother was my softball coach and instilled in me the meaning of teamwork. We at Death Becomes Her are a team and I am so grateful for every single player who makes me better. Thank You to the Tony Award nominating committee for this incredible honor.” – Jennifer Simard

“This Nomination represents a tireless cast of dancers dedicated to sharing a tsunami of JOY with audiences 8 times a week. I am grateful to their FULLOUT dedication to every step , kick, tap and turn. Nothing makes me happier than being in a room creating dance, Broadway dance that makes audiences hearts cheer.” -Jerry Mitchell, BOOP! The Musical

“I’m thrilled, elated, and slightly stunned. There is no other show I would want to experience my first nomination on. This was the perfect combination of collaboration, creative freedom, trust, and support. I’m so excited for George, Scott, Heather, David and Daniel on their nominations. And of course, thanks to David  Cromer, Grant Heslov and George Clooney on their extraordinary vision!” - Brenda Abbandandolo, Good Night, and Good Luck, Best Costume Design of a Play

“I grew up in a small town in rural Appalachian Georgia; as a teenager, and for a long time after, I felt like I needed to shed my Southern-ness to be taken seriously as an artist. For John Proctor is the Villain, a play about Southern teenage girls, to be nominated for 7 Tony awards is so special I can hardly believe it. And what a surreal joy to be in the company of these other playwrights whose work I’ve long admired and adored, and to share John Proctor’s nominations with our incomparable director, Danya Taymor, and our brilliant actors and designers. I am humbled, and thrilled, and I can’t feel my face or hands.” - Kimberly Belflower, playwright and first-time Tony nominee for her Broadway debut

“The brilliant Kimberly Belflower’s play John Proctor is the Villain is raw, primal, hilarious and told from the vantage point of young women. Thank you to the Tony nominating committee for taking these teenage girls seriously and for seeing and honoring that mysterious alchemy that occurs between playwright, actor, designer and director—this was a true collaboration. To be nominated alongside so many incredible talented artists in the theater community of all disciplines is a huge honor and I’m beyond grateful.” - Danya Taymor, nominee for Best Direction of a Play

“What an incredible honor it is to be nominated in this talent-packed season. I’m so touched that our beautiful play, written by the undeniable Kimberly Belflower, is being recognized for the lightning bolt of truth that it is. The fact that Sadie and Fina are being recognized for their work moves me to no end. It’s no coincidence that the play, the actors and the designers are all doing top-level work when we’re being led by the incredible Danya Taymor. She’s truly singular as an artist and as a leader, and I’m very happy that she’s being recognized for her work. What can I say? I love this play. I love the great group of people that I get to go to work with every day. I love that our play seems to be speaking to our audience, especially our young audience members, on an incredibly deep level. It’s a privilege. I’m so grateful to the nominators. That green light….I want it.” - Gabriel Ebert, nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

“Honestly, I didn’t expect this! I burst into tears. I wish my mom were here – she would have been so proud of me. I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude to be among these nominees, as this is just the best community in the world. I’m still in the “oh my god, oh my god, oh my god” mode!” - Mia Farrow, first time Tony Award nominee

“I am truly overwhelmed and deeply honored to be nominated for best direction of a musical for my work on Maybe Happy Ending. Collaborating with this incredible team of artists on Will Aronson and Hue Park's brilliant musical has been a highlight of my career and life as an artist. I am also so proud of the work done by our stars Helen J Shen, Darren Criss, Dez Duron, and Marcus Choi. Special thanks to Justin Scribner, our steadfast PSM and the incredible crew at the Belasco Theater who make the magic happen nightly. Bravo and congrats to all the shows on Broadway this season!” - Michael Arden, Tony Nominee – Best Direction of a Musical

"I’m overjoyed and overwhelmed and over par to be nominated for a Tony Award. Coming to Broadway has been a lifelong dream. I’m grateful for the warmth and openness of this gorgeous community and to SpitLip and the entire Operation Mincemeat team for the untold joy that this show continues to bring." - Jak Malone for his nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

"To even be in this season, among the absolute best in this business feels utterly surreal. Huge congratulations to the other nominees, many of whom are our all-time heroes and inspirations. We love comedy, we love theatre, we love this story and telling it. To the city of New York and Broadway itself, we are so humbled by this welcome. Now we must stop screaming, we have a show tonight." - David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts (SpitLip), on their nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre:

“This morning's nomination is a joyful affirmation of the work director Leigh Silverman and I have done over 20 years, to create and refine Yellow Face into a play which can bring audiences together, to laugh and think about how to move our country forward. Thank you so much to the Nominators!” - David Henry Hwang, Tony Nominee – Best Revival of a Play

" I am so thrilled for the entire Dorian Gray family that our show has been recognized with six Tony Nominations. We are so humbled to receive this honor and to share in it with such a brilliant array of shows from this incredible Broadway season. It’s nearly midnight here in Sydney, but we are celebrating loudly down under, and I can’t wait to be back with Sarah and our incredible Broadway crew next week to share in this special moment together. We are so grateful to the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League for this great honor." - Kip Williams, director of The Picture of Dorian Gray

“I am exploding with joy and gratitude! I saw my first play when I was 10 years old at a community theater in Roswell, Georgia, and I was hooked. When I wasn’t doing shows, I was painting the sets, selling the pop corn, anything I could to be around that magic. That trend has continued to shape my entire life. To be recognized by the very community that I have loved ever since I can remember, is the highest honor. What makes it even more special, is to have it happen with Dead Outlaw. I feel so incredibly lucky to get to be telling this story, with these incredible theater artists and makers, at the top of their game, who came together to make a truly original and beautiful piece of theatrical art. We are having the time of our lives.” - Andrew Durand, Dead Outlaw

“I didn't know my phone's text capacity was so vast.  It seems people care about the Tonys...I've certainly cared about them and tuned in with my family as far back as I can remember.  I guess I've enjoyed them as a spectacular celebration of Broadway theatre which I've loved since I saw my first show at age six...Applause, with Lauren Baccal.  This year I'll have a good seat and i'll be cheering the community on full-throated.” - Jeb Brown, Dead Outlaw

“There are no words to describe how absolutely over the moon I am. Dead Outlaw is a dream come true in every single way. Every day that I get to be a part of this piece of theatre is a gift, and I feel so grateful that this team has allowed me to live in Maggie/ Millicent /et et al many many shoes (& hats) for the last two years. To be recognized for my part in the magic that this brilliant group collectively creates every night is overwhelming, humbling, and a true honor. I say it every day, but especially so today: I am the luckiest girl in the world.” - Julia Knitel, Dead Outlaw

“I had an incredibly rewarding 18 months collaborating with composers, cast, designers, producers, GMS, PMs, SMs, ADs, etc on Dead Outlaw. I am proud to share these nominations with every one of these motherfuckers.” - David Cromer, Dead Outlaw

“This group of extraordinary actors has inspired me, encouraged me, and gave me the confidence to step onto the stage in such an incredible show in a legendary venue. Kieran's take on Ricky...which is stunning and honest - a Ricky Roma with a youthful, unblinking confidence.  Bill Burr is the most powerful Dave Moss you can imagine, and Michael McKean delivers more laughs per second onstage than anyone…as well as buckets of humanity.  Donald Webber Jr. has been a powerful, inspirational scene partner, and Howard Overshown is a joy to work with.  Lastly, John Pirruccello is the best saddest James Lingk I could imagine, such a hoot to watch every night.  Patrick Marber gave us incredible free rein to re-discover this classic play, and constant encouragement that I surely needed.The Broadway experience has been incredibly fun and welcoming, from the crews to the theatre personnel, to the audiences who show up with genuine excitement and encouragement every time.  I am thankful to be embraced with such support by the community.” – Bob Odenkirk, Glengarry Glen Ross