Barely 24 hours after hearing the big news, the freshly minted Tony Award nominees roused themselves early on May 14 for brunch with the press at the Rhinelander Gallery at the Hilton New York. From first-time nominees to multi-award winners, all were delighted by their good fortune. They posed for photos, chatted with reporters and happily greeted each other. By lunchtime, the giddy performers were off to their matinee performances. Broadway.com was there for the hugfest. Take a look!