Up for 2000 Tony Awards are Claudia Shear, both for her acting and for writing on Dirty Blonde and A Moon for the Misbegotten's Gabriel Byrne and Cherry Jones. Every year, the American Theatre Wing and the League of American Theatres and Producers, who co-produce the Tony Awards, throw a brunch for the nominees at Sardi's theatrical restaurant. This year's lunchtime event -- which is as much a meet-and-greet for the stars and media as it is an occasion to dine -- took place May 17, 11:30 AM in the restaurant's Eugenia Room. Tony nominees received their special certificates at the gathering.
