The Drama League Awards, created in 1922, honor distinguished productions and performances both on Broadway and

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, in addition to recognizing exemplary career achievements in theatre, musical theatre, and directing. Each May, the awards are presented by The Drama League at the Annual Awards Luncheon with performers, directors, producers, and Drama League members in attendance. The Drama League membership comprises the entire theater community, including award-winning actors, designers, directors, playwrights, producers, industry veterans, critics and theater-going audiences from across the U.S. The Drama League Awards are the oldest awards honoring theater in North America. The awards were established in 1922, and formalized in 1935.

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was the recipient of the first Distinguished Performance Award in 1935. Seven competitive awards are presented: Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, the Distinguished Performance Award, and, as of 2022, Outstanding Direction of a Play and Outstanding Direction of a Musical. The Distinguished Performance Award is presented to one performer every year, and the recipient can only receive the award once in his or her career. The Drama League also bestow three special honors at the awards ceremony: Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater, Unique Contribution to the Theater, and The Founders Award for Excellence in Directing. The award statues are designed by New York firm

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Categories of awards

* Outstanding Production of a Play * Outstanding Production of a Musical * Outstanding Revival of a Play * Outstanding Revival of a Musical * Outstanding Direction of a Play (added in 2022) * Outstanding Direction of a Musical (added in 2022) * Distinguished Performance Additionally, an honorary award may be given in the following categories: * Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre * Unique Contribution to the Theatre * The Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

List of winners

The Distinguished Performance Award, originally known as the Delia Austrian Medal, was first presented in 1935, to

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''. The first recipient of the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing was Daniel J. Sullivan in 2000. Actor

Yul Brynner Yuliy Borisovich Briner (; July 11, 1920 – October 10, 1985), known professionally as Yul Brynner (), was a Russian-born actor. He was known for his portrayal of King Mongkut in the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical ''The King and I'' (19 ...

was the first recipient of the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre award in 1985. The Unique Contribution to the Theatre Award was first bestowed in 1982 to the New York Production of '' Nicholas Nickelby'': Bernard Jacobs, Gerald Schoenfeld, James M. Nederlander, Elizabeth McCann, and Nelle Nugent. ;Winners 2024–2025 Source: Vogue.com ;Winners 2023–2024 Source: TheaterMania.com ;Winners 2022–2023 Source: Playbill.com ;Winners 2021–2022 Source: Playbill.com ;Winners 2019–2020 Source: Playbill.com ;Winners 2018–2019 Source: Playbill.com ;Winners 2017–2018 Source: Playbill.com ;Winners 2016–2017 Source: Playbill.com *

Ben Platt Benjamin Schiff Platt (born September 24, 1993) is an American actor and singer. The son of film and theater producer Marc Platt (producer), Marc Platt and philanthropist Julie Platt, he began his acting career in musical theater as a child and ...

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Dear Evan Hansen ''Dear Evan Hansen'' is a stage musical with music and lyrics by Pasek and Paul, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Steven Levenson. The musical follows Evan Hansen, a high school senior with social anxiety, "who invents an important rol ...

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'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * ''Oslo'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * ''Hello, Dolly!'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical * ''Jitney'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play *

Bette Midler Bette Midler ( ;''Inside the Actors Studio'', 2004 born December 1, 1945) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author. Throughout her five-decade career Midler has received List of awards and nominations received by Bette Midler, numero ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award * Bill Berloni – Unique Contribution to the Theatre * Michael Greif – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 2015–2016 Source: Playbill.com *

Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-Manuel Miranda (; born January 16, 1980) is an American songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, rapper, and librettist. He created the Broadway musicals '' In the Heights'' and ''Hamilton'', and the soundtracks for the animated films '' Moana' ...

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'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' The Humans'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' The Color Purple'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical * ''

A View from the Bridge ''A View from the Bridge'' is a play by American playwright Arthur Miller. It was first staged on September 29, 1955, as a one-act verse drama with '' A Memory of Two Mondays'' at the Coronet Theatre on Broadway. The run was unsuccessful, ...

'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play *

Sheldon Harnick Sheldon Mayer Harnick (April 30, 1924 – June 23, 2023) was an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his collaborations with composer Jerry Bock on musicals such as '' Fiorello!'', '' She Loves Me'', and ''Fiddler on the Roof''. Ear ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award * Deaf West Theatre – Unique Contribution to the Theatre * Ivo van Hove – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 2014–2015 Source: Playbill.comGans, Andrew and Viagas, Robert
" 'An American in Paris', 'Curious Incident' and Chita Rivera Win Drama League Awards"
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for '' The Visit'' – Distinguished Performance Award * ''

An American in Paris ''An American in Paris'' is a jazz-influenced symphonic poem (or tone poem) for orchestra by American composer George Gershwin first performed in 1928. It was inspired by the time that Gershwin had spent in Paris and evokes the sights and en ...

'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * ''

The King and I ''The King and I'' is the fifth musical by the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is based on Margaret Landon's novel '' Anna and the King of Siam'' (1944), which is in turn derived from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, governess to the childr ...

'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical * '' You Can't Take It with You'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play *

Joel Grey Joel Grey (born Joel David Katz; April 11, 1932) is an American actor, singer, dancer, photographer, and theatre director. He is best known for portraying the Master of Ceremonies in the musical ''Cabaret (musical), Cabaret'' on Broadway theatre, ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award * Neal Shapiro and David Horn – Unique Contribution to the Theater Award *

Stephen Daldry Stephen David Daldry Commander of the Order of the British Empire, CBE (born 2 May 1960) is an English director and producer of film, theatre, and television. He has won three Tony Awards for his work on Broadway theatre, Broadway and an Olivie ...

– Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 2013–2014 Source: Playbill.comGans, Andrew
"80th Annual Drama League Award Winners Announced; Neil Patrick Harris Wins Distinguished Performance Honor"
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for '' Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' – Distinguished Performance Award * '' A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' All the Way'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical * '' The Glass Menagerie'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play * Barbara Cook – Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award * Key Brand Entertainment/Broadway Across America: John Gore – Unique Contribution to the Theatre Award * John Tiffany – The Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 2012–2013 Source: Playbill.comGans, Andrew
" 'Kinky Boots', 'Pippin', 'Vanya and Sonia', 'Virginia 'Woolf? and More Win Drama League Awards"
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Nathan Lane Nathan Lane (born Joseph Lane; February 3, 1956) is an American actor. Since 1975, he has been Nathan Lane on screen and stage, on stage and screen in both comedic and dramatic roles. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Na ...

for '' The Nance'' – Distinguished Performance Award * ''

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike ''Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'' is a comedy play written by Christopher Durang. The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, ...

'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' Kinky Boots'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * ''

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'' is a play by Edward Albee first staged in October 1962. It examines the complexities of the marriage of middle-aged couple Martha and George. Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they rece ...

'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play * '' Pippin'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical * Bernadette Peters – Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award (presented by

) * Madison Square Garden Entertainment & the Rockettes – Unique Contribution to the Theatre Award (Presented by

Tommy Tune Thomas James Tune (born February 28, 1939) is an American actor, dancer, singer, theatre director, producer, and choreographer. Over the course of his career, he has won ten Tony Awards, the National Medal of Arts, and a star on the Hollywood Wal ...

) * Jerry Mitchell – The Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Presented by

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) ;Winners 2011–2012 Source: Playbill.comGans, Andrew
" 'Other Desert Cities', 'Salesman', 'Follies', 'Once', Audra McDonald Are Drama League Winners"
playbill.com, May 18, 2012 * Audra McDonald for ''

Porgy and Bess ''Porgy and Bess'' ( ) is an English-language opera by American composer George Gershwin, with a libretto written by author DuBose Heyward and lyricist Ira Gershwin. It was adapted from Dorothy Heyward and DuBose Heyward's play ''Porgy (play), ...

'' – Distinguished Performance Award * '' Other Desert Cities'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * ''

Death of a Salesman ''Death of a Salesman'' is a 1949 stage play written by the American playwright Arthur Miller. The play premiered on Broadway in February 1949, running for 742 performances. It is a two-act tragedy set in late 1940s Brooklyn told through a ...

'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play * ''

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'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' Follies'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical *

Alan Menken Alan Irwin Menken (born July 22, 1949) is an American composer and conductor. Over his career he has received List of awards and nominations received by Alan Menken, numerous accolades including winning eight Academy Awards, a Tony Awards, Tony ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award *

Rosie O'Donnell Roseann O'Donnell (born March 21, 1962) is an American talk show host, comedian, and actress. She began her comedy career as a teenager and received her breakthrough on the television series ''Star Search'' in 1984. After a series of television ...

– Unique Contribution to the Theatre Award * Diane Paulus – The Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (formerly the Julia Hansen Award) ;Winners 2010–2011 Source: Playbill.comGans, Andrew
" 'Mormon', 'War Horse', 'Normal Heart', 'Anything Goes', Mark Rylance Win Drama League Awards"
playbill.com, May 20, 2011 * Mark Rylance for ''

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'' and '' La Bête'' – Distinguished Performance Award * '' War Horse'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' The Book of Mormon'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' The Normal Heart'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play * '' Anything Goes'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical *

Whoopi Goldberg Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (), is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality.Kuchwara, Michael (AP Drama Writer)"Whoopi Goldberg: A One-Woman Character Parade". ...

– Unique Contribution to the Theatre Award *

Liza Minnelli Liza May Minnelli ( ; born March 12, 1946) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Known for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice, Minnelli has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award *

Susan Stroman Susan P. Stroman (born October 17, 1954) is an American theatre director, choreographer, and performer. Her notable theater productions include ''Oklahoma!'', ''The Music Man'', ''Crazy for You (musical), Crazy for You'', ''Contact (musical), Co ...

– Founders Award for Excellence in Directing. ;Winners 2009–2010 Source: Playbill.com * Alfred Molina for '' Red'' – Distinguished Performance Award * '' Sondheim on Sondheim'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' Red'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' La Cage aux Folles'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical * ''

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– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award * Kenny Leon – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing * Macy's Parade and Entertainment Group – Unique Contribution to the Theatre ;Winners 2008–2009 Source:Playbill.com *

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for '' Exit the King'' – Distinguished Performance Award * '' God of Carnage'', by

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– Outstanding Production of a Play * ''

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'', Music by Elton John; Book and Lyrics by Lee Hall – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' Blithe Spirit'', by Noël Coward – Outstanding Revival of a Play * ''

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Galt MacDermot Arthur Terence Galt MacDermot (December 18, 1928 – December 17, 2018) was a Canadian-American composer, pianist and writer of musical theater. He won a Grammy Award for the song "African Waltz" in 1960. His most successful musicals were ''Hair ...

; Book, Lyrics by

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, James Rado – Outstanding Revival of a Musical *

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– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award *

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– Founders Award for Excellence in Directing * Angela Lansbury – Unique Contribution to the Theatre * Herb Blodgett – The 75th Anniversary Leadership Award ;Winners 2007–2008 Source:''Variety''Cox, Gordon
" 'Catered Affair' nabs League honor"
''Variety'', May 16, 2008 * Patti LuPone for ''

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'' – Distinguished Performance Award * '' August: Osage County'' by Tracy Letts – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' A Catered Affair'', Book by Harvey Fierstein; Music and Lyrics by John Bucchino – Outstanding Production of a Musical * ''

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'' by William Shakespeare – Outstanding Revival of a Play * '' South Pacific'', Book by Joshua Logan and Oscar Hammerstein II, Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II – Outstanding Revival of a Musical * Paul Gemignani – Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award * Bartlett Sher – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing *

Ellen Stewart Ellen Stewart (November 7, 1919 – January 13, 2011) was an American theatre director and Theatrical producer, producer and the founder of La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. During the 1950s, she worked as a fashion designer for Saks Fifth A ...

– Unique Contribution to the Theatre ;Winners 2006–2007 * Liev Schreiber for ''

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'' – Distinguished Performance Award * ''

The Coast of Utopia ''The Coast of Utopia'' is a 2002 trilogy of plays: ''Voyage'', ''Shipwreck'', and ''Salvage'', written by Tom Stoppard with focus on the philosophical debates in pre-revolution Russia between 1833 and 1866. It was the recipient of the 2007 T ...

'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' Spring Awakening'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' Journey's End'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play * ''

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'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical *

John Kander John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb (with lyricist Fred Ebb), Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including ''Cab ...

and

Fred Ebb Fred Ebb (April 8, 1928 – September 11, 2004) was an American musical theatre lyricist who had many successful collaborations with composer John Kander. The Kander and Ebb team frequently wrote for such performers as Liza Minnelli and Chita ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre * Michael Mayer – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing * Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids – Unique Contribution to the Theatre ;Winners 2005–2006 *

Christine Ebersole Christine Ebersole (born February 21, 1953) is an American actress, singer and comedian. She has appeared in film, television, and on stage (theatre), stage. She has received two Tony Awards, and a Drama Desk Award as well as a nomination for a ...

for '' Grey Gardens'' – Distinguished Performance Award * '' The History Boys'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * ''

Jersey Boys ''Jersey Boys'' is a jukebox musical with a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. It is presented in a documentary-style format that dramatizes the formation, success and breakup of the 1960s rock 'n' roll group The Four Seasons. The mus ...

'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' Awake and Sing!'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play * ''

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'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical * Patti LuPone – Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre *

Marian Seldes Marian Hall Seldes (August 23, 1928 – October 6, 2014) was an American actress. A five-time Tony Award nominee, she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for '' A Delicate Balance'' in 1967, and received subsequent nominations ...

– Unique Contribution to the Theatre * Des McAnuff- Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 2004–2005 * Norbert Leo Butz for '' Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'' – Distinguished Performance Award * ''

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'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' Twelve Angry Men'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play * '' La Cage aux Folles'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical * BMI Musical Theatre Workshop – Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre * The Billy Rose Theatre Collection at the

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at Lincoln Center – Unique Contribution to the Theatre *

Mike Nichols Mike Nichols (born Igor Mikhail Peschkowsky; November 6, 1931 – November 19, 2014) was an American film and theatre director and comedian. He worked across a range of genres and had an aptitude for getting the best out of actors regardless of ...

– Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 2003–2004 *

Hugh Jackman Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is an Australian and British actor, singer, and producer. Beginning in theatre and television, Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the ''X-Men'' film franchise and the Marvel Cinem ...

for '' The Boy from Oz''– Distinguished Performance Award * '' I Am My Own Wife'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' Wicked'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' Henry IV'' – Outstanding Revival of a Play * '' Assassins'' – Outstanding Revival of a Musical *

Donna Murphy Donna Murphy (born March 7, 1959) is an American actress, best known for her work in musical theater. A five-time Tony Award nominee, she has twice won the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical: for her role as Fosca in '' Passion'' (1994–1995) ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre * City Center Encores – Unique Contribution to the Theatre * George C. Wolfe – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 2002–2003 *

Harvey Fierstein Harvey Forbes Fierstein ( ; born June 6, 1952) is an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter, known for his distinctive gravelly voice. He gained notice for his theater work in '' Torch Song Trilogy'', winning both the Tony Award for Best ...

for '' Hairspray'' – Distinguished Performance Award * ''

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'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' Hairspray'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' A Day in the Death of Joe Egg'' – Outstanding Revival *

Twyla Tharp Twyla Tharp (; born July 1, 1941) is an American dancer, choreographer, and author who lives and works in New York City. In 1965 she formed the company Twyla Tharp Dance, which merged with American Ballet Theatre in 1988. She regrouped the compa ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre *

Roundabout Theatre Company The Roundabout Theatre Company is a nonprofit organization, non-profit theatre company based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, affiliated with the League of Resident Theatres. History The company was founded in 1965 by Gene Feist, Michael Fr ...

: Todd Haimes – Unique Contribution to the Theatre * Joe Mantello – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 2001–2002 * ''

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Urinetown ''Urinetown: The Musical'' is a satirical comedy musical that premiered in 2001, with music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Kotis. It satirizes the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bur ...

'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * ''

The Crucible ''The Crucible'' is a 1953 play by the American playwright Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Province of Massachusetts Bay from 1692 to 1693. Miller wrote ...

'' – Outstanding Revival *

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for ''

'' – Distinguished Performance Award * Elaine Stritch – Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre * Julia Hansen – Unique Contribution to the Theatre * Sir Richard Eyre – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 2000–2001 * ''

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'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' The Producers'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' – Outstanding Revival * Mary-Louise Parker for ''

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for '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' – Distinguished Performance Award *

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre *

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: Terry Kinney, Jeff Perry,

– Unique Contribution to the Theatre * Jack O'Brien – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 1999–2000 * ''

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'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' Contact'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * ''

Kiss Me, Kate ''Kiss Me, Kate'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Bella and Samuel Spewack. The story involves the production of a musical version of William Shakespeare's ''The Taming of the Shrew'' and the conflict on and off- ...

'' – Outstanding Revival *

Eileen Heckart Anna Eileen Heckart ( Herbert; March 29, 1919 – December 31, 2001) was an American stage and screen actress whose career spanned nearly 60 years. Early life Heckart was born Anna Eileen Herbert in Columbus, Ohio. Her mother Esther () wed Leo ...

for ''The Waverly Gallery'' – Distinguished Performance Award * Audra McDonald – Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre *

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: Jon Jory – Unique Contribution to the Theatre * Daniel Sullivan – Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ;Winners 1998–1999 * '' Wit'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' Fosse'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * ''

'' – Outstanding Revival * Kathleen Chalfant for '' Wit'' – Distinguished Performance Award * Ann Reinking and

Gwen Verdon Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon (January 13, 1925October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and she served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre * Sir David Hare – Unique Contribution to the Theatre ;Winners 1997–1998 * '' The Beauty Queen of Leenane'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * ''

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'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * ''

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'' – Outstanding Revival * Brian Stokes Mitchell for ''

'' – Distinguished Performance Award *

Julie Taymor Julie Taymor (born December 15, 1952) is an American director and writer of theater, opera, and film. Her stage adaptation of ''The Lion King (musical), The Lion King'' debuted in 1997 and received eleven Tony Awards, Tony Award nominations, with ...

– Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre * The Brooklyn Academy of Music: Harvey Lichtenstein – Unique Contribution to the Theatre ;Winners 1996–1997 * ''

The Last Night of Ballyhoo ''The Last Night of Ballyhoo'' is a play by Alfred Uhry that premiered in 1996 in Atlanta. The play is a comedy/drama, which is set in Atlanta, Georgia, in December 1939. Plot The play is set in the upper class German-Jewish community living i ...

'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' The Life'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * ''

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'' – Outstanding Revival * Charles Durning for '' The Gin Game'' and

Bebe Neuwirth Beatrice "Bebe" Jane Neuwirth ( ; born December 31, 1958) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Known for her roles on stage and screen, she has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and two Drama Desk Awards. ...

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'' – Distinguished Performance Award * Gerard Alessandrini – Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre *

Jason Robards Jason Nelson Robards Jr. (July 26, 1922 – December 26, 2000) was an American actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, he gained a reputation as an interpreter of the works of playwright Eugene O'Neill. Robards received numerous accola ...

– Unique Contribution to the Theatre ;Winners 1995–1996 * '' Seven Guitars'' – Outstanding Production of a Play * '' Rent'' – Outstanding Production of a Musical * '' A Delicate Balance'' – Outstanding Revival *

Uta Hagen Uta Thyra Hagen (12 June 1919 – 14 January 2004) was a German-American actress and theatre practitioner. She originated the role of Martha in the 1962 Broadway premiere of '' Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'' by Edward Albee, who called her "a ...

for ''Mrs. Klein'' – Distinguished Performance Award * George C. Wolfe – Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre * The 42nd Street Development Project, The New 42nd Street,

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– Unique Contribution to the Theatre ;Winners history List of winners, 1935 through 2014.

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* {{Distinguished Performance Award, state=collapsed American theater awards

Categories of awards

List of winners

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