Bard Theatricals

Alanis Morissette, Best Musical, Jagged Little Pill
"I couldn’t be happier for our Jagged Little Pill musical community! Everyone has generously offered their whole selves to this collective mission of shining light on our deeply held values of inclusion, de-stigmatizing human experiences, connection, relational healing and grace, race love, and multiple forms of fierce activism in such an expressed and deeply empathic story/movement. I am overcome with emotion about this beautiful team-effort resonating with anyone who might be assuaged in this wildly unusual and challenging time. Sending big love!"

Diane Paulus, Best Direction of a Musical, Jagged Little Pill
"The incredible recognition for Jagged Little Pill is a tribute to ALL the artists, crew, Impact Board members, and staff on Broadway and at the A.R.T. who have cared so deeply about this story and our production. I am ever grateful for the continual learning and deepening of empathy that Alanis inspires and that has been at the center of our JLP journey.
Any activity around Tonys this year is a celebration of the entire theatre community and the collective presence with audiences that we all profoundly miss. My deepest hope is that the jolt of energy sparked by today’s announcement inspires greater participation in and advocacy for our democracy, and for transformative equity in our industry."

Sean Allan Krill, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, Jagged Little Pill
"I am simply flabbergasted. As a theatre actor, it’s a dream come true to be nominated for a Tony Award, and I am incredibly honored. Working on Jagged Little Pill and bringing Steve Healy to life has been one of the greatest joys of my career. I am so proud of the show and the difficult, necessary stories it brings to light. We are living in a particularly troubling time, and the show’s central message of communication and compassion moving toward growth, forgiveness, acceptance and understanding is more timely than ever. Theatre is essential; it enriches our lives and shows the depths of our humanity and our true potential. I’m incredibly proud to be a part of a Tony season that I hope can, in this unsettling ‘intermission,' help bring back the joy and sense of community that live theatre can bring to artists and theatregoers alike!"

Celia Rose Gooding, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, Jagged Little Pill
"I’m so honored to have been nominated for a Tony this year. It’s been a rough couple of months, to say the least. So I’m holding on extra tight to this bit of joy. That’s pretty much been the energy of this time, honoring the tough bits, making room for every feeling that comes, and holding on the best parts. I’m still pretty lost for words, but I know I’m grateful. I’m really really grateful."

Diablo Cody, Best Book of a Musical, Jagged Little Pill
"I'm honored to be nominated but I obviously wish the field had not been limited by current circumstances. With that said, I believe in my heart that art can heal; Jagged Little Pill was always intended as a balm in anxious times. I'm pleased that the Tonys are going forward, because I think it's important to recognize not only the work that has moved us, but the beloved industry so many are determined to protect and resurrect. While the Tonys might not be a traditional celebration this year, I hope the show will be a memorable opportunity to express love for the theatre and demonstrate solidarity."

Kathryn Gallagher, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, Jagged Little Pill
"I am so proud of our Jagged Little Pill family today and so deeply honored to be included in this group of Tony Nominees. This show has taught me so much about what it means to speak up for what’s right and to speak your truth, so to get this nod of celebration amidst such uncertainty is an immense honor and just the inspiration needed to keep working towards a better future for America. See you at the polls!"

Lauren Patten, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, Jagged Little Pill
"I am incredibly grateful for this Tony nomination, which is made so much more special for me because I share it with my entire Jagged Little Pill family. I am deeply proud of our show and everything that it stands for. I can’t wait until we are all able to return safely to our theatres to share the brilliant work of the shows that opened, and the shows that were not able to open because of the coronavirus pandemic. As a country and as an artistic community, we are going through deeply difficult times, and I hope that this moment of reflection and celebration can fuel and inspire us to return to Broadway stronger, and with true equity and justice for our entire community."

Elizabeth Stanley, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, Jagged Little Pill
“When I began the lab of Jagged Little Pill three years ago—almost to the day—I couldn’t have even dreamt that it would lead to this morning. Cue me today, finally getting cell service at the end of an off-the-grid hike squealing into the Colorado wilderness with joy for the acknowledgment that our show has received (the wildlife was terrified). Thank you, thank you, American Theatre Wing, I am honored.

“Bringing the role of Mary Jane to life has absolutely been the highlight of my career. The entire experience has taken me to the depths of my soul and taught me so much. I am continually in awe of our generous creative team, and I have been humbled each night by my incredible cast mates—every one of whom poured their beautiful hearts in to creating each track with vulnerability and integrity. I am humbled to be telling the messy story of a fierce mother, a fighter, a survivor, and an addict. I’m thrilled that our show has been recognized, and I feel very proud to be a part of a production that is doing what I think art does best: helping us see ourselves and encouraging us to heal—which feels more necessary than ever. Immense gratitude to the many, many people who have shared your personal stories with me as I studied to play this role with respectful accuracy and tenderness.”

https://www.playbill.com/article/2020-tony-award-nominations-jagged-little-pill-moulin-rouge-slave-play-lead-the-pack #:~:text=The%20Alanis%20Morissette%20musical%20Jagged,for%20the%20show's%20principal%20performers).&text=was%20not%20far%20behind%2C%20earning%2014%20nominations.

2020 Tony Award Nominations: Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge!, Slave Play Lead the Pack | Playbill The 74th annual ceremony will honor a season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/jagged-little-pill-leads-tony-awards-nominations-with-15

'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15 The sobering musical "Jagged Little Pill," which plumbs Alanis Morissette's 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday.