For theater lovers, there is no event more notable than the Tony Awards. This annual event celebrates the best and brightest stars, directors, and productions of the past year. The Tonys are the Oscars of theater, and winning is the ultimate validation of one’s work in the Broadway industry.
But for those new to the theater world, it can be difficult to navigate everything that a Tony Award entails, from how a Tony Award-winning production works. In this blog post, we'll explain everything you need to know about the Tony Awards, including a summary of recent winners, history, and how to get tickets.
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Tony Award Winners 2024
- Best Musicals of 2024: outsider
- Best Plays of 2024: stereophonic
- Best Musical Books of 2024: suppress
- Best Musical Revivals of 2024: We roll happily together
- Best Play Revivals of 2024: appropriate
The full list of 2024 Tony Award winners can be found here.
What are the Tony Awards and how do they work?
The Tony Awards are the most coveted accolades in the American theater industry. Established in 1947 and named after Antoinette Perry, co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, the awards are given annually to Broadway productions and theater professionals and recognize excellence in live Broadway theater.
What were the 2024 Tony Awards categories?
This year's Tony Awards include Best Play, Best Musical, Best Revival of a Play, Best Revival of a Musical, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Special Role, and Best Actress in a Leading Role.
When is the Tony Awards held?
This year's awards ceremony Held on June 16, 2024 It airs live on CBS and Paramount+. The awards are divided into two main categories.: A competitive award judged by a jury of theatre professionals and a special award given to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the theatre world.
Where are the Tony Awards held?
The previous Tony Awards ceremony was held at Radio City Music Hall, but the 2023 Tony Awards ceremony will be held at the historic 3,400-seat United Palace in Washington Heights, New York City.
The talented Ariana DeBose will be entertaining us all night long. The evening will also feature musical numbers from & Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, New York, New York, Shucked, Some Like It Hot, Into the Woods, Camelot, Parade, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With such an impressive lineup, the 2024 Tony Awards is a night not to be missed!
Check out this year's most nominated Broadway shows and plays here.
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Some people like it hot |
&Juliet |
New York, New York |
Get kicked out |
Kimberly Akimbo |
Schubert Theater |
Stephen Sondheim Theater |
St. James Theatre |
Dutch Theatre |
booth theater |
Tony Award Record
Over the years, several records have been set, including the most awards won by a single production and the most awards won by an individual. The musical Hamilton holds the record for the most nominations for a production, receiving a whopping 16 nominations in 2016.
Meanwhile, legendary director and producer Harold Prince won a whopping 21 Tony Awards during his career, making him the most awarded individual in award history. Audra McDonald also holds the record for the most Tony Awards won by an actress. She has won six Tony Awards in various categories, including Best Actress in a Musical and Best Actress in a Play.
And these are all records:
- The most Tony Award-nominated theater production is Jeremy O. Harris' The Slave Play (2020), with 12 nominations.
- The theater production that has won the most Tony Awards is Tom Stoppard's Shore of Utopia (2007), which won seven awards.
- The musical with the most Tony Award nominations is Hamilton (2016), with 16 nominations.
- The musical that has won the most Tony Awards is Mel Brooks' new musical 'The Producers' (2001), which won 12 awards.
- The musical revival with the most Tony Awards was South Pacific (2008), which won seven.
- The musical revival was the most nominated for a Tony Award, with 12 nominations. <키스 미 케이트(Kiss Me, Kate)>(2000).
- The performers with the most Tony Award nominations are Audra McDonald, Chita Rivera and Julie Harris, with 10 nominations each.
- The performers with the most Tony Awards are Audra McDonald with six competitive Tonys, Angela Lansbury with six, including one special Tony, and Julie Harris with six, including one special Tony.
- The composer with the most Tony Awards is Stephen Sondheim, with eight.
- The choreographer with the most Tony Awards is Bob Fosse, with eight (including one for Best Director).
- The person who has hosted the most Tony Awards broadcasts is Angela Lansbury, who has hosted five times.
- The longest-running musical is The Phantom of the Opera (13,981 performances), which began in 1988 and ended on April 16, 2023. The longest-running Broadway show still available is Chicago, which premiered on November 14, 1996.
- The theater that has produced the most Tony Award-winning plays and best musicals is the Richard Rogers Theatre, with 11 productions.
- There have been 10 ties in Tony Award history.
How can I purchase tickets to the 2024 Tony Awards?
The good news is that there are a few ways to secure your seat. You can enter the official Tony Awards lottery, check with your preferred ticket seller, or contact the Tony Awards directly. Remember, tickets to this exclusive event are in high demand and sell out fast. Act fast and keep checking back for updates on ticket sales. With a little luck and persistence, you could be watching the stars shine brightly on the 2024 Tony Awards stage.
Generally student rush ticket Just before the event. To receive exclusive benefits, students must present a valid student ID at the popular Radio City Music Hall box office. Tickets cost approximately $250, with an additional $6 facility fee.