For Its Broadway Run, Sydney Theatre Company's Sarah Snook-Starring 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Has Been Nominated for Six Tonys
The production's 'Succession'-alum star scored a nod, of course — and the show is now the most-nominated solo production in Tony history.
Unlike Dorian Gray, surely Sarah Snook doesn't have a portrait in her attic that withers as she succeeds. The Australian Succession star might want to make some room on her mantle, though, or wherever she keeps her trophies. After winning a 2024 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for the London version of Sydney Theatre Company's The Picture of Dorian Gray, she has now picked up a Tony nomination for the production's current Broadway season.
Snook is in contention for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role of a Play — and she's the only actor from The Picture of Dorian Gray to earn recognition because she's the show's sole cast member. Thanks to collecting five other nominations, for Best Direction of a Play (Kip Williams), Best Scenic Design of a Play (Marg Horwell and David Bergman), Best Costume Design of a Play (Marg Horwell again), Best Lighting Design of a Play (Nick Schlieper) and Best Sound Design of a Play (Clemence Williams), the production is now the most-nominated solo show in Tony history.
"I couldn't be prouder of our incredible production and all of the individuals who have created it and bring it to life. Sarah Snook's nomination for her absolutely extraordinary performance is so very well-deserved, as are the nominations for our entire Australian creative team," said producer Michael Cassel.
"The response to this production, be it in Australia, the West End and now Broadway is testament to the creativity, talent and sheer vision of all those involved and is wonderful recognition of Sydney Theatre Company and Kip Williams who took the bold risk of originating such a visionary and daring piece of theatre, right here in Sydney".
Whether Snook will be adding to her Olivier Award, plus her Emmy, Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards for Succession, as well as her multiple AACTA Awards (including in 2025 for Memoir of a Snail), will be revealed on Monday, June 9, 2025, Australian time.
Before The Picture of Dorian Gray gave Snook her Broadway debut playing all 26 of the play's parts, it was a smash in Australia with Eryn Jean Norvill (Love Me) in the lead. When it made the leap to the UK starring Snook, it became the talk of West End. It's also been picked up by Cate Blanchett's (Disclaimer) production company Dirty Films to get the film treatment.
Not only does the show feature just one performer playing every single character but, to make that happen, it uses video to help. It's the work of writer/director Kip Williams, it's groundbreaking, and it's been understandably earning audiences raves and winning accolades.
On the page, The Picture of Dorian Gray is also exceptional, as well as astute and unnerving, as it follows the selling of its namesake's soul in order to keep indulging every corporeal whim, urge and desire. There's a reason that it just keeps getting adapted for the screen and in theatres, after all. But there's never been a version like Sydney Theatre Company's, which the Tonys now clearly appreciate.
Check out the trailer for the Broadway season of The Picture of Dorian Gray below:
The 78th Tony Awards are taking place on Monday, June 9 Australian time — head to the accolades' website for more details.
The Picture of Dorian Gray has been playing Broadway in New York since March 2025 — for more information and to join the waitlist for tickets, head to the play's website.
Images: Marc Brenner.
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