Why Was Alex Newell Nominated As An “Actor” at the Tony’s?

I was initially put off when I saw Alex Newell was nominated in the “actor” category for her performance in “Shucked.”  Alex is a fabulous transwoman who is as large in stature as she is in talent.  Her glorious bosom always enters a room before she does, as exemplified by her outfit for the Tony Awards.  (I’m a big transwoman too and totally jealous of…