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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/</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/ ''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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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/index.html | + | [http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/index.html Official site of the Tony Awards] |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 16:57, November 7, 2009
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.
See also
External Links
Official site of the Tony Awards