Tony Awards scandal! Inside why Julie Andrews REJECTED her nomination in protest and ignited a real-life drama that divided Broadway By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 20:05, 16 June 2024 | Updated: 20:05, 16 June 2024 e-mail View comments Broadway fans around the world are on tenterhooks for Sunday's Tony Awards , wondering which of their favorite stars will be rewarded for their talents . But nearly three decades ago, the Great White Way was plunged into scandal as one of its leading lights turned her back on its highest honor.
Julie Andrews was up for best leading actress in a musical in 1996 - only to dramatically decline her nomination in an act of protest. Her decision ignited a seething controversy and even generated wild rumors that she would star in a rival broadcast to air the same night as the Tonys. Now DailyMail.
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Julie Andrews received her third and last Tony nod in 1996 for her leading role in the Broadway musical Victor/Victoria; she is pictured during the curtain call of her final performance She announced she was declining the nomination during the curtain call of a Victor/Victoria matinee; she is pictured delivering the news onstage on May 8, 1996 Read More Angelina Jolie leads presenters at Tony Awards 2024 as her musical The Outsiders is up for 12 awards Julie Andrews received her third - and last - Tony nomination in 1996 for her leading role in the Broadway musical Victor/Victoria. She .