Vallsia LeKae

"Motown the Musical" is getting some shout outs in the awards world.

 
The Tony Awards -- which recognize excellence in theater --  announced Tuesday that the Broadway play was nominated for four awards, including Vallsia LaKae for best performance by an acress in a leading role in a musical.  
 
Other nominations include:
 
  • Charl Brown for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
  • Peter Hylenski for Best Sound Design of a Musical 
  • Ethan Poop and Bryan Cook for Best Orchestration

The awards will be announced Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. on CBS.