State of the Tony Race: Can Cynthia Erivo of "The Color Purple" Break a "Hamilton" Sweep?
Tony voters like to make history. They did so in 2001 when they garlanded "The Producers" with a record-breaking twelve awards. They did so again in 2014 when they gave a sixth Tony Award to Audra McDonald, making her the most lauded performer in the show's history. "Hamilton" has the potential to make history by winning thirteen of its record-breaking sixteen nominations at the 70th Annual Tony Awards on …