Record 16 Tony Nominations for 'Hamilton' (Video)

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  Record 16 Tony Nominations for Hamilton
It's a revolutionary score for Broadway's huge hip-hop hit: more nominations than any other musical in history. 
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The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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Record 16 Tony Nominations for Hamilton

It's a revolutionary score for Broadway's huge hip-hop hit: more nominations than any other musical in history.

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