The Tony Awards, the most prestigious honor in the world of Broadway musicals, will hold its 73rd annual ceremony on June 9, 2019 at the same venue as last year, Radio City Music Hall. At Broadway Musical brings you the latest ceremony updates along with highlights from past award winners.
What are the Tony Awards?
Held every June, the Tony Awards are Broadway’s biggest annual event. Once a year, new works that opened during the season are judged in two major categories: musicals and plays. Awards include Best Musical, Best Leading Actor, Best Leading Actress, and many more. Winning a Tony can instantly transform a show into a premium production, with tickets becoming as hard to secure as those for the Academy Awards or the Grammys.
The Tony Awards consider productions staged in one of roughly 40 designated Broadway theatres, as long as they officially open within the eligibility window. For the 2019 awards, shows that opened by April 25, 2019 were eligible. Established in 1947, the ceremony has become a cornerstone of Broadway culture, spotlighting not only the winners but also the hosts, presenters, and voting members.
Past Best Musical winners
The Tony Awards currently consist of more than 24 categories across musicals and plays. Among them, the coveted Best Musical award honors the production itself. Winning this title propels a show into premium status, often selling out nightly and becoming one of the most sought-after tickets on Broadway. Here are some recent Best Musical winners.
2018 – 72nd Tony Awards: Best Musical
The Band’s VisitBased on an award-winning Israeli film, this intimate and heartfelt musical transferred to Broadway after a successful off-Broadway run, earning widespread acclaim for its quiet, human storytelling.
2017 – 71st Tony Awards: Best Musical
Dear Evan HansenA modern story about social media, isolation, and adolescence. This groundbreaking musical reshaped how Broadway portrays contemporary life.
2016 – 70th Tony Awards: Best Musical
HamiltonWith 16 nominations and 11 wins, Hamilton set a historic Tony Awards record. Its ticket prices remain among the highest on Broadway due to continued demand.
At Broadway Musical features a complete archive of Tony Award winners dating back to the very first ceremony in 1947. For those interested, explore the full list below.
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