OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — For about 15 years, Omaha Performing Arts President Joan Squires has been Nebraska's only Tony voter, an opportunity she says is a dream come true.

That means several trips to New York, and this season that meant 38 shows for Squires.

She watches the shows carefully so she can vote, but also to decide which shows to bring to Omaha in the future.

The Tony Awards are on CBS at 7 p.m.

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“Broadway really brings us together, and you don’t get that anywhere else,” Squires said.

Because Omaha Performing Arts brings week-long Broadway productions to Omaha, the organization is allowed one Tony voter. That means several trips to New York, and this season that meant 38 shows for Squires.

“We are required to see all of the shows that are eligible for the

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