RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A Broadway show director with Central Virginia roots is nominated for a Tony Award.

Sam Pinkleton grew up in the Tri-Cities and is not shy about saying he owes the "804" for the foundations of his success.

"I’m from Hopewell, like, I am from Hopewell," Pinkleton told 8News Anchor Eric Philips. "I don’t know if you’ve been to Hopewell, but the life that I have now is not the life that I expected to have growing up, and I don’t take that for granted."

Pinkleton is nominated for "Best Director" for directing the hit comedy "Oh Mary!"

"This is my first time directing a play on Broadway," Pinkleton said. "I’ve choreographed quite a lot on Broadway, but this is my first time as a director so it’s quite an honor to be nominated on my first go."

The play, written by Co

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