How do the Tony Awards work?
SPECIAL HONORS & AWARDS In addition to competitive awards, the Tony Awards Administration Committee may bestow several varieties of special honors on deserving individuals or institutions.
Which play production won most Tony Awards?
The Producers
The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League. Only productions staged in designated Broadway theatres are eligible for nominations. The musical that holds the record for most Tony Awards is “The Producers,” in 2001. It won 12 awards out of 15 nominations.
Which Tony Award winning musical is the longest running?
The Phantom of the Opera The longest-running show in Broadway history officially opened on January 26, 1988 and is still playing at the Majestic The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won 7 1988 Tony Awards® including Best Musical.
Is Tonys only on Broadway?
Only plays and musicals produced in one of the 41 officially recognized Broadway venues are eligible for Tony Awards. The awards are co-presented by the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League in New York City.
Do Tony Awards spin?
How did that happen? Tony Time spins around faster every year. This year I am fortunate to welcome the Tony celebration as a cast member of Caroline, or Change, nominated for six Tony Awards. As I reflect on my Tony, I go into the hall and get it off the shelf where it lives.
Who is the oldest person to win a Tony?
Lois Smith set a record for the oldest person to win a Tony Award on Sunday. The actress won her first trophy for her work as Margaret in The Inheritance at the age of 90. “I love the processes of live theatre,” Smith said in her acceptance speech.
How many Tony Awards has war horse won?
five Tonys
The National Theatre’s Broadway production of War Horse has won the best play prize at the Tony Awards in New York. The award was one of five Tonys for the acclaimed puppet-based staging of the popular first world war story, adapted for stage by Nick Stafford.
Can you sell a Tony Award?
2. The Tony Award® medallion, which commemorates receipt of a Tony Award®, is copyrighted by, and the trademark of, American Theatre Wing, Inc. Tony Award Productions has the exclusive right to manufacture, reproduce, sell and distribute the Medallion, and replicas thereof.
What are the Tony Awards and why do they matter?
The Tony Awards, officially known as the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, honor the year’s plays and musicals. This year, 18 productions were eligible for nomination. Almost all aspects of a production, including set design, costumes, lighting and direction can be nominated for a Tony Award.
How many members are on the Tony Awards Administration Committee?
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has twenty-four members: ten designated by the American Theatre Wing, ten by The Broadway League, and one each by the Dramatists Guild, Actors’ Equity Association, United Scenic Artists and the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. This committee]
What time are the Tony Awards 2019?
The Tony Awards will air on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. ET. The 74th Annual Tony Awards ceremony will air on Paramount+, CBS’ digital streaming platform.
What kind of awards do Broadway actors get?
The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre. Several discretionary non-competitive awards are also given, including a Special Tony Award, the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre, and the Isabelle Stevenson Award.