Tony Award Nominations 2012: Surprises, Snubs And The Totally Expected (UPDATED)

The 2012 Tony Award nominations were announced this morning by Kristin Chenoweth and Jim Parsons, with the musicals leading the pack. "Once" -- adapted from the popular indie film -- came out on top with 11 nominations, The Gershwins' "Porgy and Bess" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It," both also musicals, trailed close behind with 10 a piece, and "Follies" and "Newsies" took a respectable eight each.

"Peter and the Starcatcher" picked up nine nominations, the most for a play, edging out this year's closest thing to a favorite, Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," which gained seven. Philip Seymour Hoffman predictably earned a nod for his turn as Willy Loman in "Salesman," alongside fellow big names James Earl Jones ("The Best Man") and John Lithgow ("The Columnist"). Ricky Martin's divisive portrayal of Che in "Evita" got no love. "Evita," however, did snatch three nods, including one for best revival of a musical.

Over in the actress category, heavyhitters Linda Lavin and Stockard Channing gained nods for their leading roles in "The Lyons" and "Wit," respectively, as did Cynthia Nixon for "Wit," while relative newcomer Nina Arianda picked up one for her talked-about role in "Venus in Fur." This year's buzziest new star, Jeremy Jordan, was also nominated for his leading role in "Newsies," one of two plays he starred in this year, while Andrew Garfield -- our future big screen "Spider-Man" -- picked up one as well for featured actor in a play.

The controversial Broadway take on "Spider-Man" was mostly ignored, as was director Julie Taymor -- the $75 million show gained only two nominations for best scenic design and costume.

The Tony Awards will be broadcast live on June 10 from the Beacon Theater, with Neil Patrick Harris as the host for the third time.

Click through our slideshow of the biggest takeaways from the Tony noms, and peek the full list of nominees below.

Best PlayClybourne ParkOther Desert CitiesPeter and the StarcatcherVenus in Fur

Best MusicalLeap of FaithNewsiesNice Work If You Can Get ItOnce

Best Revival of a PlayArthur Miller's Death of a SalesmanGore Vidal's The Best ManMaster ClassWitBest Revival of a MusicalEvitaFolliesThe Gershwins' Porgy and BessJesus Christ Superstar

Best Book of a MusicalLysistrata JonesNewsiesNice Work If You Can Get ItOnce

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the TheatreBonnie & ClydeNewsiesOne Man, Two GuvnorsPeter and the Starcatcher

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a PlayJames Corden, One Man, Two GuvnorsPhilip Seymour Hoffman, Arthur Miller's Death of a SalesmanJames Earl Jones, Gore Vidal's The Best ManFrank Langella, Man and BoyJohn Lithgow, The Columnist

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a PlayNina Arianda, Venus in FurTracie Bennett, End of the RainbowStockard Channing, Other Desert CitiesLinda Lavin, The LyonsCynthia Nixon, Wit

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a MusicalDanny Burstein, FolliesJeremy Jordan, NewsiesSteve Kazee, OnceNorm Lewis, The Gershwins' Porgy and BessRon Raines, Follies

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a MusicalJan Maxwell, FolliesAudra McDonald, The Gershwins' Porgy and BessCristin Milioti, OnceKelli O'Hara, Nice Work If You Can Get ItLaura Osnes, Bonnie & Clyde

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a PlayChristian Borle, Peter and the StarcatcherMichael Cumpsty, End of the RainbowTom Edden, One Man, Two GuvnorsAndrew Garfield, Arthur Miller's Death of a SalesmanJeremy Shamos, Clybourne Park

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a PlayLinda Emond, Arthur Miller's Death of a SalesmanSpencer Kayden, Don't Dress for DinnerCelia Keenan-Bolger, Peter and the StarcatcherJudith Light, Other Desert CitiesCondola Rashad, Stick Fly

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a MusicalPhillip Boykin, The Gershwins' Porgy and BessMichael Cerveris, EvitaDavid Alan Grier, The Gershwins' Porgy and BessMichael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get ItJosh Young, Jesus Christ Superstar

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a MusicalElizabeth A. Davis, OnceJayne Houdyshell, FolliesJudy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get ItJessie Mueller, On A Clear Day You Can See ForeverDa'Vine Joy Randolph, Ghost the Musical

Best Scenic Design of a PlayJohn Lee Beatty, Other Desert CitiesDaniel Ostling, Clybourne ParkMark Thompson, One Man, Two GuvnorsDonyale Werle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Best Scenic Design of a MusicalBob Crowley, OnceRob Howell and Jon Driscoll, Ghost the MusicalTobin Ost and Sven Ortel, NewsiesGeorge Tsypin, Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark

Best Costume Design of a PlayWilliam Ivey Long, Don't Dress for DinnerPaul Tazewell, A Streetcar Named DesireMark Thompson, One Man, Two GuvnorsPaloma Young, Peter and the Starcatcher

Best Costume Design of a MusicalGregg Barnes, FolliesESosa, The Gershwins' Porgy and BessEiko Ishioka, Spider-Man Turn Off The DarkMartin Pakledinaz, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Best Lighting Design of a PlayJeff Croiter, Peter and the StarcatcherPeter Kaczorowski, The Road to MeccaBrian MacDevitt, Arthur Miller's Death of a SalesmanKenneth Posner, Other Desert Cities

Best Lighting Design of a MusicalChristopher Akerlind, The Gershwins' Porgy and BessNatasha Katz, FolliesNatasha Katz, OnceHugh Vanstone, Ghost the Musical

Best Sound Design of a PlayPaul Arditti, One Man, Two GuvnorsScott Lehrer, Arthur Miller's Death of a SalesmanGareth Owen, End of the RainbowDarron L. West, Peter and the Starcatcher

Best Sound Design of a MusicalAcme Sound Partners, The Gershwins' Porgy and BessClive Goodwin, OnceKai Harada, FolliesBrian Ronan, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Best ChoreographyRob Ashford, EvitaChristopher Gattelli, NewsiesSteven Hoggett, OnceKathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Best Direction of a PlayNicholas Hytner, One Man, Two GuvnorsPam MacKinnon, Clybourne ParkMike Nichols, Arthur Miller's Death of a SalesmanRoger Rees and Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher

Best Direction of a MusicalJeff Calhoun, NewsiesKathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get ItDiane Paulus, The Gershwins' Porgy and BessJohn Tiffany, Once

Best OrchestrationsWilliam David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke, The Gershwins' Porgy and BessBill Elliott, Nice Work If You Can Get ItMartin Lowe, OnceDanny Troob, Newsies