Tony Awards
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The Tony Awards, also known as the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, recognize excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are named after Antoinette Perry, an actress, director, producer, and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing.
History[edit | edit source]
The Tony Awards were established in 1947 by the American Theatre Wing. The first ceremony took place on April 6, 1947, at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. The awards were created to honor the achievements of theatre professionals and to promote the art of live theatre.
Categories[edit | edit source]
The Tony Awards are presented in various categories, including:
- Best Play
- Best Musical
- Best Revival of a Play
- Best Revival of a Musical
- Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
- Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
- Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
- Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
- Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play
- Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
- Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
- Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
- Best Direction of a Play
- Best Direction of a Musical
- Best Choreography
- Best Original Score
- Best Scenic Design in a Play
- Best Scenic Design in a Musical
- Best Costume Design in a Play
- Best Costume Design in a Musical
- Best Lighting Design in a Play
- Best Lighting Design in a Musical
- Best Sound Design in a Play
- Best Sound Design in a Musical
Ceremony[edit | edit source]
The Tony Awards ceremony is typically held in June and is broadcast live on television. The event features performances from nominated musicals and plays, as well as appearances by prominent theatre professionals. The ceremony has been held at various venues over the years, including the Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre.
Notable Winners[edit | edit source]
Some of the most notable winners of the Tony Awards include:
- Hamilton
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Les Misérables
- The Producers
- Hugh Jackman
- Audra McDonald
- Angela Lansbury
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- American Theatre Wing
- The Broadway League
- Broadway theatre
- List of Tony Award winners
- List of Tony Award ceremonies
- Drama Desk Awards
- Outer Critics Circle Awards
- Theatre World Awards
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