The American Theatre Wing’s 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards took place Sunday night, June 7 at Radio City Music Hall. CBS presented a live broadcast from 8-11 p.m. Eastern/7-10 p.m. Central.
The Tony Awards are the most prestigious awards in the theatre world.
View a complete list of the Tony nominees here.
So, without further ado, allow us to share the 2009 Tony Awards winners.
Best Play
God of Carnage
Author: Yasmina Reza
Producers: Robert Fox, David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, Stuart Thompson, Scott Rudin, Jon B. Platt, The Weinstein Company, The Shubert Organization
Best Musical
Billy Elliot, The Musical
Producers: Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions, Weinstein Live Entertainment
Best Book of a Musical
Billy Elliot, The Musical
Lee Hall
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Next to Normal
Music: Tom Kitt
Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
Best Revival of a Play
The Norman Conquests
Producers: Sonia Friedman Productions, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, Tom Viertel, Dede Harris, Tulchin/Bartner/Lauren Doll, Jamie deRoy, Eric Falkenstein, Harriet Newman Leve, Probo Productions, Douglas G. Smith, Michael Filerman/Jennifer Manocherian, Richard Winkler, Dan Frishwasser, Pam Laudenslager/Remmel T. Dickinson, Jane Dubin/True Love Productions, Barbara Manocherian/Jennifer Isaacson, The Old Vic Theatre Company
Best Revival of a Musical
Hair
Producers: The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, Andrew D. Hamingson, Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Gary Goddard Entertainment, Kathleen K. Johnson, Nederlander Productions, Inc., Fran Kirmser Productions/Jed Bernstein, Marc Frankel, Broadway Across America, Barbara Manocherian/Wencarlar Productions, JK Productions/Terry Schnuck, Andy Sandberg, Jam Theatricals, The Weinstein Company/Norton Herrick, Jujamcyn Theaters, Joey Parnes, Elizabeth Ireland McCann
Best Special Theatrical Event
Liza’s at The Palace
Producers: John Scher and Metropolitan Talent Presents, LLC; Jubilee Time Productions, LLC
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
Marcia Gay Harden, God of Carnage
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish ‚ Billy Elliot, The Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Alice Ripley, Next to Normal
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play
Roger Robinson, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
Angela Lansbury, Blithe Spirit
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
Gregory Jbara, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
Karen Olivo, West Side Story
Best Direction of a Play
Matthew Warchus, God of Carnage
Best Direction of a Musical
Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Best Choreography
Peter Darling, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Best Orchestrations
Martin Koch, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt, Next to Normal
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Derek McLane, 33 Variations
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Ian MacNeil, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Best Costume Design of a Play
Anthony Ward, Mary Stuart
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Tim Hatley, Shrek The Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Brian MacDevitt, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Rick Fisher, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Best Sound Design of a Play
Gregory Clarke, Equus
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Paul Arditti, Billy Elliot, The Musical
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The following winners of the four non-competitive Tony Awards categories were announced May 4:
Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
Jerry Herman
Regional Theatre Tony Award
Signature Theatre, Arlington, Va.
Isabelle Stevenson Award
Phyllis Newman
Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre
Shirley Herz
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Tony Nominations by Production
Billy Elliot, The Musical – won 10, nominated for 15
Next to Normal – won 3, nominated for 11
Hair – won 1, nominated for 8
Shrek The Musical – won 1, nominated for 8
Mary Stuart – won 1, nominated for 7
The Norman Conquests – won 1, nominated for 7
God of Carnage – won 3, nominated for 6
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone – won 2, nominated for 6
Rock of Ages -won 0, nominated for 5
33 Variations – won 1, nominated for 5
Exit the King – won 1 nominated for 4
9 to 5: The Musical – 4
Pal Joey – 4
West Side Story – 4
Reasons to Be Pretty – 3
Waiting for Godot – 3
Blithe Spirit – 2
Dividing the Estate – 2
Equus – 2
Guys and Dolls – 2
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – 2
Liza’s at The Palace – 1
Slava’s Snowshow – 1
Soul of Shaolin – 1
Speed-the-Plow – 1
[Title of Show] – 1
You’re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush – 1
For more info: Visit MusicalReviewer.com for regular updates, and the official Tony Awards website for your own printable ballot and other information.




“Hair” is the only show that I’ve ever seen that felt like an experience. The cast aka The Tribe is excellent, the production is fantastic and the songs sound better then ever. The shows themes (Sex, War, Drugs, Race) are as relevant today as they were forty years ago. The best part is the bond that the Tribe forms with the audience. It resonates with everyone long after they’ve left the theater. I urge all theatergoers to order tickets, participate in the show and dance in the finale. You will never forget the “Hair” experience.
Posted by BobsViews | October 2, 2009, 10:41 pm