Tony committee has ‘Tunnel’ vision

Sarah Jones will receive a special Tony Award next month for “Bridge and Tunnel,” her critically praised celebration of the immigrant experience in New York.

Jones wrote and stars in the show, in which she portrays a dozen or so characters who get together for a poetry slam in a Queens cafe.

The decision to honor Jones was made by the Tonys’ administration committee, which rules on the eligibility of shows and performers for what is considered Broadway’s highest honor.

In April, the committee had decided that “Bridge and Tunnel,” playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre, would be eligible in the special theatrical event category. But at Thursday’s meeting, the category was eliminated this year because of a lack of competition.

The Tony winners will be announced June 11.