20 Tony-nominated Broadway shows to see before ticket prices skyrocket — as recommended by a theater professional

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• Tony nominations were announced on April 30, but the winners won't be revealed until the Tony Awards on June 9.
• It's worth noting that once a show wins, ticket prices usually skyrocket. Many of the nominated shows have discount tickets available right now, and we recommend taking advantage while they're affordable.
• Hadestown, Ain't Too Proud, The Ferryman, and To Kill a Mockingbird are among the most nominated shows of 2019. 

On April 30, the theater world held its breath as nominations for the 2019 Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Broadway Theatre — more commonly known as the Tony Awards — were announced.

Some got the nod, others got snubbed, and so, it's officially Tony season!

Inevitably, for the most awarded shows, ticket prices are sure to go up. But if you live in or plan to visit New York City any time soon, you can snag reasonably priced tickets to many of the Tony nominated shows before the winners are announced.

Check out all of the nominated shows below and see as many as you can before the Tony Awards on June 9. Then, decide for yourself whether or not they've earned the distinction of being the best of Broadway.

Hadestown

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Hadestown has taken Broadway by storm, and its pack-leading 14 Tony nominations give a strong indication as to why. This stunning retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is nominated for Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Book, Best Score, and a handful of acting and design awards. I recommend seeing this one now, before the nominations turn into wins and tickets become even more scarce.

Ain't Too Proud

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Ain't Too Proud trails only Hadestown for most Tony nominations earned this season. Its 12 include some of the biggest categories for the taking: Best Musical, Best Leading Actor, Best Book, and Best Direction. The jukebox musical follows the meteoric rise of The Temptations and features hit songs "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," and of course, the title track "Ain't Too Proud to Beg."

The Ferryman

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This UK import that centers around the family of a former IRA member racked up the awards overseas before landing on Broadway, so it's no surprise it's earning some Tony love stateside. Its nine nominations, including Best Play, lead the pack (tied with To Kill a Mockingbird) among non-musicals. Laura Donnelly, whose real-life uncle's disappearance inspired the plot of the play, earns a Best Leading Actress nomination.