Mariah Carey Earns First Tony Award Nomination for 'Some Like It Hot'

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one of the producers of the musical adaptation of, Mariah Carey is a first-time Tony Award nominee now that the production is up for Best Musical.

Like Jennifer Hudson did last year when won Best Play, Carey could earn her first Tony ever if the show wins the top prize during the 76th annual Tony Awards.

Citing her love for Marilyn Monroe, who was one of the stars of the original 1959 film, Carey signed on to 's production team ahead of its official opening last fall.  «I first became familiar with this story through the timeless film starring Marilyn Monroe.

She’s been an important touchstone throughout my life, so much so that I acquired her treasured baby grand white piano at an auction,» Carey shared in a statement at the time. «When [producer] Neil Meron shared this new take on the beloved film, I knew I had to be a part of it,» she continued. «To see how this show continues to expand on the film’s legacy – pushing boundaries, promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity – I’m proud to help bring Some Like It Hot for today’s world to new audiences.»Adapted for the stage, features a book written by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw.