CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's Tony time in New York, and the awards for the best on Broadway are presented this weekend.

A lot of those shows and performers spent time on Chicago stages first.

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" Death Becomes Her " has 10 nominations, including best musical. The show had its world premiere at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

"I'm so thrilled to bring this show in particular to Chicago and experience it with them," Tony nominee Megan Hilty said. "We get to try this piece out in such a beautiful city that is so welcoming."

Steppenwolf's "Purpose" has six nominations, after opening in Chicago, before moving to Broadway.

It's up for best play, and five cast members are nominees.

"We uphold the Steppenwolf brand and Chicago theater wherever

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