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The '''Tony Awards''' are given annually by the [[American Theatre Wing]] to recognize excellence in [[American]] [[theater|theatre]]. The award is called a "Tony" in honor of [[Antoinette Perry]], an [[actress]] and past [[director]] of the American Theatre Wing. <ref>http://www.americantheatrewing.org/tony/</ref> The first Tony awards were presented on April 6, 1947. <ref>http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/archive/index.html</ref>.  

The '''Tony Awards''' are given annually by the [[American Theatre Wing]] to recognize excellence in [[American]] [[theater|theatre]]. The award is called a "Tony" in honor of [[Antoinette Perry]], an [[Actor|actress]] and past [[director]] of the American Theatre Wing. <ref>http://www.americantheatrewing.org/tony/</ref> The first Tony awards were presented on April 6, 1947. <ref>http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/archive/index.html</ref>.  

At the first ceremony in 1947, awards were presented in 11 categories. There are now awards given in 27 categories of live theatre (plays) and musicals.  

At the first ceremony in 1947, awards were presented in 11 categories. There are now awards given in 27 categories of live theatre (plays) and musicals.