While you theatergoing butterflies out there keep nattering on about the Tonys — who will win, who should win, and so on — I have been focused on an issue of far greater momentousness and urgency.

当你们这些剧院的疯狂粉丝正在闲扯谁得了托尼奖，谁应该赢等等等等的时候，我已经开始关注于一个更重要更紧急的问题。

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The Producers has broken the old Tonys record of 14 nominations, set by Company, in 1971.

BBC: The Producers heads Tony nominations

It also garnered more than 80 major prizes, including Oliviers, Tonys and Evening Standard awards.

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In a statement, Harris said he was excited to be back hosting the Tonys, adding: "The show will rock!"

WSJ: Neil Patrick Harris to return as Tony Awards host