Guide Note

The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theater, otherwise known as the Tony Awards, are presented by the American Theater Wing and The Broadway League in June of every year. They recognize achievement in live American theater and are presented at a ceremony in New York City.

Fast Facts

Began in New York City in 1947
Presented by: American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League
Awarded by a panel of approximately 700 judges
Phantom of the Opera is the longest running Best Musical winner with over 8000 performances
2008: In the Heights was nominated for 13 Tony Awards

History

Although founded in 1947, the first medallion was not given to award winners until the third awards ceremony in 1949. The first ceremony was held on April 6, 1947, at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. The award is named for Antoinette Perry who was an actress, director, producer and wartime leader of the American Theater Wing.

The Awards

The awards are for Broadway productions and performances, as well as discretionary non-competitive Special Tony Awards, Regional Theater Tony Award and Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre.

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Tony Awards

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Official Site: Tony Awards
Wikipedia: Tony Award
Broadway World: Tony Awards Database
The Envelope: Tony Awards
New York Times: 2007 Tony Awards Coverage
Broadway.com: Tonys
CBS.com: Tony Awards

Tony Awards News and Articles

Official Site: Tony Award News
Playbill: Tony Award News
Google News: Tony Awards
The Envelope: Tony Awards
AP: Whoopi Goldberg Is Set to Keep Tonys on Track (June 13, 2008)
Houston Chronicle: It's Broadway's Night to Shine (June 13, 2008)

Tony Awards Photos

Official Site: Tony Awards Photo Gallery
Google Image Search: Tony Awards
Flickr: Tony Awards Photos
WireImage: Tony Awards
Photorazzi: Tony Awards Photos

Tony Awards Videos

Official Site: Tony Awards Video Library
YouTube & Google Video: Tony Awards Search
YouTube: '82 Tonys - Dreamgirls "And I'm Telling You" (Time: 08:33)
YouTube: Wicked - "Defying Gravity" (Tonys) (Time: 04:17)
YouTube: 52nd Tonys - The Lion King (Time: 04:34)
YouTube: "Not The Boy Next Door" (Hugh Jackman) (Time: 06:13)

Tony Awards History and Background

Official Site: "History: The Story of the Tonys"
Official Site: Show Posters: Best Plays & Musicals
Wikipedia: Tony Award | Antoinette Perry
OC Register: "The Tony Awards: A brief history"

Tony Awards Gossip, Fan Sites and Blogs

The Envelope: Tony Awards Forum
Broadway World: Broadway Message Boards
MySpace: Tony Awards Blog
Google Blog Search: Tony Awards
Fan Site: Steve on Broadway
Chicago Sun-times: Lend an Ear to These Tony... (June 13, 2008)

Tony Awards Merchandise

Official Site: Tony Awards Wallpaper
Amazon.com: Tony Awards Merchandise
Broadway Ticket Website: I Love New York Theater
eBay: Tony Awards Merchandise

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