‘Mean Girls’ and ‘SpongeBob’ Lead Tony Nominations, While ‘Harry Potter’ Dominates Play Categories

‘Band’s Visit,’ ‘Frozen,’ ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ score best musical nods

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” emerged as the frontrunner among plays at the Tony Awards on Tuesday, while musicals “Mean Girls” and “SpongeBob SquarePants” tied for the most nominations with 12 each.

The awards, presented by the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League, are set for June 10.

“Cursed Child,” a spectacle-laden, two-part...