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American Theatre Wing

2009 Tony Awards Winners

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.

Discussion

One Response to “2009 Tony Awards Winners”

  1. “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

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