Is Judith Light breaking a record?

In going over my Tony picks again, I came across the pattern that this is Judith Light's third consecutive nomination in the same category. If not a record, this has to at least be an anomaly...

Help me here!

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I thought it was a tie but got thrown by three Ivey (two Judith and one Dana) noms in a row.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Featured_Actress_in_a_Play

It's Light's record for consecutive noms and I think she'll be 2 for 3.

(scroll to bottom of page for tally)

Updated On: 5/23/13 at 03:16 PM

I'm not talking in terms of overall noms...but consecutive ones. I can't think of any other actress who got as many nominations IN A ROW (regardless of wins)

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I've only looked at best lead actress (play). I've found two actresses with three consecutive nods:

Rosemary Harris:
1984 Heartbreak House
1985 Pack of Lies
1986 Hay Fever


Colleen Dewhurst:
1972 All Over
1973 Mourning Becomes Electra
1974 A Moon for the Misbegotten (won)

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update: it appears Judith Light is the only actress with three consecutive best featured actress in a play nominees.

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update: no one has received three consec. best actress in a musical nods

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update: no one has received three consec. best featured actress in a musical nods

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update: no one has received three consec. best actor in a play nominations; or for best featured actor in a play

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update: no one has received three consec. best actor in a musical nominations; or for best featured actor in a musical

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So that's three: Harris, Dewhurst and Light - and who could ask for three more deserving of the honor!?

Updated On: 5/23/13 at 03:58 PM

Stephen Spinella won for Angels in America, both parts, in 93 & 94.
Albeit in 2 different categories.

This would be an impressive feat for JL nonetheless should she pull it off. Which, She Should!

Wasn't a huge fan of Other Desert Cities OR Assembled Parties, but absolutely adored Judith Light's performances in both. More power to her for picking great projects-- anyone know what's in the pipeline for her for next season?

Judith Light is such a brilliant actress and I'm so happy that she has shown us that talent on stage. Her performance in Other Desert Cities was breathtaking and I can't wait to see her in The Assembled Parties next week.

Apart from the nominations, very impressive that in three consec. seasons one actor found meaty roles in three NEW plays and made the most of them. How often does that happen? Light's recent success is beginning to suggest the kind of careers select Broadway stars had in the distant past. (note: each of Harris's and Dewhurst's nomination trifectas included 2 revivals)

Updated On: 5/24/13 at 12:37 PM

>> Loved her since Who's The Boss!

You should have seen her on One Life To Live! (I was GLUED to the TV during these episodes!)
BEGIN HERE

Updated On: 5/24/13 at 12:45 PM

I am in total agreement with you and you are absolutely correct about how deserving Judith Light is as a real person and then also as a great actress/performer. She always brings so much more to her performances and roles than just what's on the page/script/etc...I truly admire her and especially her work in fighting AIDS/Cancer/Human Rights. Even if she doesn't have a play lined up for next year I hope they bring her back on Dallas (after that nasty old Hollywood fall down the stairs routine)! Good Luck Judith!!

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She does have 2 Daytime Emmys. I know they don't REALLY count, but still.