‘Testament’ Closing Shakes Up Tony Race; Midler Snubbed
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Hours after “The Testament of Mary” received a Tony nomination for Best Play of the 2012-13 season, the producers announced that the one-woman show will close this weekend following just 16 performances.
The move was unusual and could affect the outcome of the race for the coveted award. Most struggling shows wait to see whether a nomination will spur box-office interest.