Three Maine theater veterans fared well in the Tony Award nominations announced Tuesday in New York. Christopher Fitzgerald and Andrea Martin each received a nomination for their work in “The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein," and Donald Holder, a University of Maine alum, won a two nominations for his lighting design.

Fitzgerald got the nomination in the category of featured actor, musical. Martin won her nomination in the same category for actresses. Both began their careers in the Portland theater scene, beginning with the Children’s Theatre of Maine and working their up through the ranks of community and professional theater.

Holder is a prior Tony winner, for his lighting design on "The Lion King." He was nominated for his design work for "South Pacific" and "Les Liaisons Dangereuses."

Tony winners will be announced June 15 at Radio City Musical Hall.

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