Making history: Sarah Snook and Dorian Gray sweep through Tony Award nominations

In a history-making moment, Sydney Theatre Company's production of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' has received six nominations at this year's Tony Awards.
Sarah Snook and others have been nominated in the Tony Awards for their work on the acclaimed 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. Image: supplied.

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominees have been announced. The Picture of Dorian Gray, originally produced by Sydney Theatre Company, has received six nominations, including Best Direction for Kip Williams and Best Leading Actress for Sarah Snook.

The production, which features Sarah Snook in 26 roles, has also been nominated for work by Australians Clemence Williams, Nick Schlieper, Marg Howell and David Bergman in sound, lighting, costume and set design.

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.