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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 [[Actor|actress]] and past [[director]] of the American Theatre Wing. <ref>[http://www.americantheatrewing.org/tony/ ''American Theatre Wing'' Official Site'']</ref> The first Tony awards were presented on April 6, 1947. <ref>[http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/archive/index.html The Tony Awards]</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/ ''American Theatre Wing'' Official Site'']</ref> The first Tony awards were presented on April 6, 1947.<ref>[http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/archive/index.html The Tony Awards]</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. | ||
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*[[Peabody Award]] | *[[Peabody Award]] | ||
| − | ==External | + | ==External links== |
*[http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/index.html Official site of the Tony Awards] | *[http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/index.html Official site of the Tony Awards] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:16, July 12, 2016
The Tony Awards are given annually by the American Theatre Wing to recognize excellence in American theatre. The award is called a "Tony" in honor of Antoinette Perry, an actress and past director of the American Theatre Wing.[1] The first Tony awards were presented on April 6, 1947.[2]
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.