Screenshot of the musical film "An American in Paris" [Photo: agencies]

"An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" have come out neck and neck in the race for the 2015 Tony Awards, scoring an even dozen nominations apiece.

New musical comedy "Something Rotten!" nabbed ten, while revival "The King and I" scored nine as per the judges vote.

Among theatre productions, the top-nominated title was the two-part British history marathon "Wolf Hall," with eight nominations.

"American in Paris," "Fun Home," "Rotten!" and "The Visit" starring Chita Rivera, eyeing the the prize for a new musical. Winning this title will have a great impact on the Broadway box office numbers.

The nominations were announced in a televised event co-hosted by Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis.

The Tonys will be handed out at Radio City Music Hall on June 7.