The birth of Broadway's highest honor
Legends and record breakers
The secret mechanics of the vote
Broadway goes global
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Tony Awards
schopenhauer The Tony Awards transformed from a local dinner into a major national television event.
schopenhauer To be eligible, a show must meet strict geographic and theater size requirements.
schopenhauer Cast your secret ballot to discover the most legendary winners in Tony Awards history.
Strict boundaries: To qualify for a Tony, a Broadway theater must be located within a specific area of Manhattan between 41st and 54th Streets.
A sheet of paper or an electronic form used to register a secret vote. An independent accounting firm tabulates these ballots to prevent leaks before the annual Broadway ceremony.
How many seats must a Broadway theater have to be eligible for the Tony Awards?
What is the name of the special rule created in 2009 to allow multiple young actors to share a nomination?
What is the name of the non-competitive Tony Award given to individuals for humanitarian or volunteer service?
What major change was made to the Tony design categories (Scenic, Costume, Lighting) in 2005?
What group of about 50 people decides which shows and performers are nominated for the Tony Awards?
In what year was the Tony Awards ceremony broadcast on national television for the first time?
Approximately how many theater professionals make up the voting pool for the Tony Awards?