why is the award given?
For Broadway productions and performances.
Tony Award
The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances.
was katharine hepburn an actress? Yes, an American actress. when did she start working in theatres? November 12, 1928 which theatre? Cort Theatre what was its record in box office? The Tony Award-winning revival of "Fences" achieved the box office record. can you name any of her successful works during 1932 to 34? "A Bill of Divorcement" and "Christopher Strong" is the latter one a film or drama? It is a romantic drama film when was it released? 1933 any other actor from it other than her? Colin Clive who was the founder of the above mentioned award? American Theatre Wing
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Tony Award [SEP] Introduction
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in Midtown Manhattan. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances. One is also given for regional theatre. Several discretionary non-competitive awards are given, as well, including a Special Tony Award, the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre, and the Isabelle Stevenson Award. The awards founded by Brock Pemberton are named after Antoinette "Tony" Perry, an actress, producer and theatre director who was co-founder and secretary of the American Theatre Wing.