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Several Broadway productions receiving Tony nominations this year have notable regional connections, particularly to New England. The musical "Schmigadoon!" garnered 12 nominations, with several team members, including actress Sara Chase and writers Cinco Paul, Scott Pask, and Donald Holder, having ties to Connecticut, Maine, and Boston. Similarly, "The Lost Boys" and "Chess" featured cast and crew with Massachusetts and Boston backgrounds, while "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" involved individuals from Harvard, Connecticut, and Wesleyan University. Other nominated shows include "Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show," with actress Rachel Dratch from Lexington, and "Giant," starring John Lithgow, a Harvard alumnus. The nominations highlight the regional influence across various aspects of the theater industry.
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