2016 Tony nominees

Gabriel Byrne is one of five men nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play, for his role in "Long Day's Journey Into Night."

In this photo, Byrne is seen at the 2016 Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Junket at Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel on May 4, 2016 in New York City.

Best Actor in a Play: Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels was nominated for his role in the drama "Blackbird."

Best Actor in a Play: Frank Langella

Frank Langella, seen here at the 2014 Kennedy Center Honors Gala Dinner in Washington on December 6, 2014, was nominated for his role in "The Father."

Best Actor in a Play: Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith, nominated for his role in "King Charles III," takes a bow during curtain call at the play's Broadway opening night at the Music Box Theatre on November 1, 2015 in New York City.

Best Actor in a Play: Mark Strong

Mark Strong received a Tony nomination for his role in "A View from the Bridge." He won best actor honors at the Lawrence Olivier Awards for theatre at the Royal Opera House in central London on April 12, 2015.

Best Actress in a Play: Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange was nominated for her role in "Long Day's Journey Into Night." In this photo, she attends the 2016 Drama Desk Awards Nominees Reception at The New York Marriott Marquis on May 11, 2016 in New York City.

Best Actress in a Play: Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf, nominated for her role in "Misery," attends the play's Broadway opening night after party at TAO Downtown on November 15, 2015 in New York City.

Best Actress in a Play: Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o was nominated for her role in "Eclipsed." In this photo, she attends the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City.

Best Actress in a Play: Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo was nominated for "The Crucible."

Best Actress in a Play: Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams, nominated for her role in "Blackbird," is seen here attending the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City.

Best Actor in a Musical: Alex Brightman

Alex Brightman attends the 2016 Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Junket on May 4, 2016 in New York City. He was nominated for his role in "School of Rock."

Best Actor in a Musical: Danny Burstein

Danny Burstein attends the 2016 Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Junket on May 4, 2016 in New York City. He was nominated for his role in "Fiddler on the Roof."

Best Actor in a Musical: Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi was nominated for his role in "She Loves Me."

Best Actor in a Musical: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the book and music for "Hamilton," was nominated for his performance in the title role.

Best Actor in a Musical: Leslie Odom, Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr. was nominated for his role as Aaron Burr in "Hamilton."

Best Actress in a Musical: Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti, nominated for her role in "She Loves Me," is pictured here at the 2016 Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Junket on May 4, 2016 in New York City.

Best Actress in a Musical: Carmen Cusack

Carmen Cusack, nominated for her role in "Bright Star," attends the show's opening night on Broadway after-party on March 24, 2016 in New York City.

Best Actress in a Musical: Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo was nominated for her role in "The Color Purple." Here, she attends the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala at The Metropolitan Opera House on May 1, 2016.

Best Actress in a Musical: Jessie Mueller

Jessie Mueller, nominated for her role in "Waitress," is pictured here at the Broadway opening night curtain call at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on April 24, 2016 in New York City.

Best Actress in a Musical: Phillipa Soo

Phillipa Soo, nominated for her role in "Hamilton," arrives at the 31st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Center on May 1, 2016 in New York City.