#10: Julie Andrews Chose Her Cast Over a Tony
Only one name from Victor/Victoria appeared among the major Tony nominations in 1996. For Julie Andrews, that was precisely the problem. The musical employed an enormous company and creative team, including co-stars Tony Roberts, Michael Nouri, Rachel York, and Greg Jbara, plus director and librettist Blake Edwards. None had been recognized. After a matinee at the Marquis Theatre, Andrews remained in costume for the curtain call and addressed the audience herself. She explained that although she was honored by her Best Actress nomination, accepting it while everyone around her had been ignored felt wrong.
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