15th Tony Awards
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Date | April 16, 1961 |
Location | Waldorf-Astoria New York City, New York |
Hosted by | Phil Silvers |
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Network | WCBS-TV |
The 15th Annual Tony Awards took place on April 16, 1961, in the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom in New York City. The ceremony was broadcast on local television station WCBS-TV (Channel 2) in New York City. The Master of Ceremonies was Phil Silvers.
The ceremony[]
Presenters: Anna Maria Alberghetti, Anne Bancroft, Ray Bolger, Carol Channing, Henry Fonda, Joan Fontaine, Robert Goulet, Helen Hayes, Celeste Holm, Fredric March, Mary Martin, Helen Menken, Patricia Neal, Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Sidney Poitier, Robert Preston, Jason Robards, Gig Young.
The performer was Eleanor Steber.
Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.
Winners and nominees[]
Winners are in bold
Best Play | Best Musical |
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Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play | Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play |
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Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical | Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical |
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Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play | Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play |
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Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical | Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical |
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Best Direction of a Play | Best Direction of a Musical |
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Best Choreography | Best Conductor and Musical Director |
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Best Scenic Design in a Play | Best Scenic Design in a Musical |
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Best Costume Design in a Play | Best Costume Design in a Musical |
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Best Stage Technician | |
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Special awards[]
- David Merrick, in recognition of a fabulous production record over the last seven years.
- Theatre Guild, for organizing the first repertory to go abroad for the State Department.
Multiple nominations and awards[]
These productions had multiple nominations:
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The following productions received multiple awards.
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References[]
External links[]
Categories:
- Tony Awards ceremonies
- 1961 in theatre
- 1961 awards
- 1961 in the United States
- 1961 in New York City