In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees- Sydney Lucas

By: May. 14, 2015
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Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Sydney Lucas, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

At the young age of 10, Sydney Lucas made her Off-Broadway debut in the musical Fun Home at the Public Theatre in New York. Sydney received rave reviews for her portrayal of "Young Alison" in Fun Home as well as multiple theatrical award nominations. Following a successful run at The Public, Sydney would go on to win an Obie for her critically acclaimed performance-making her the youngest recipient in Obie award history. In addition to winning the 2014 Obie Award, Sydney also received nominations for a Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Award. Other noteworthy credits include: Verdi's Macbeth (Metropolitan Opera). Workshops:Amelie, Iowa, Once Around the Moon, Table. Film: She's Funny That Way, Skeleton Twins, Girl Most Likely, Fool's Day. TV: "How & Why" (FX Pilot, series regular), "Law & Order: SVU," "Royal Pains," "Saturday Night Live," 2012 & 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, "Sesame Street."

Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming will co-host the 69th Annual Tony Awards® on Sunday, June 7. The show will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City from 8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT, on the CBS Television Network. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.


Sydney Lucas photographed at the Paramount Hotel on April 29, 2015 in New York City.



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