“Fences” has only been open a week, and already its stars Denzel Washington and Viola Davis have received Tony nominations Tuesday for their leading roles, two of ten announced Tuesday for the August Wilson play.
“Fela!” nominated for best musical, tied with “La Cage aux Folles” for a leading 11 nominations, while actress Lillias White and choreographer Bill T. Jones also earned nods for the musical about pioneering Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
