Hit Musical 'Hamilton' Gets Record 16 Tony Nominations

The Broadway hit "Hamilton" scored a record 16 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, solidifying its front-runner status for the top prize of best musical. "Hamilton," which has triggered a ticket-buying frenzy not seen on Broadway in years, features a multiracial cast in a hip-hop and R&B-inflected musical that tells the story of U.S. statesman Alexander Hamilton, who was killed in an 1804 duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. The show won nominations for lead actors...

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