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Season 62 • Episode 1
LatestThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
Production
Elaborate live musical numbers from nominated shows.
Acting
Genuine surprise and tears from winners' speeches.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 1956 ceremony was only the 10th annual Tony Awards, honoring the 1955-56 Broadway season. It was held at the Plaza Hotel and hosted by Jack Carter.
This ceremony crowned 'Damn Yankees' and 'The Diary of Anne Frank' as Best Musical and Best Play—two productions that defined radically different poles of mid-century American theater.
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