Tony Awards 2012

I'm a theatre nut. I read, watch, do and write theatre. It is a passion of mine and every person in theatre knows that one of the most prestigious live theatre awards one can get is The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, or as it is more commonly known as, The Tony Awards. 


I was watching the news and they reported on the 66th Annual Tony Awards, and they titled it "the Oscars of musical theatre," which annoyed me. These awards are not just for musical theatre, they are for all live theatre, just thought I'd clear that up for everyone.


I was so impressed with the winners of each awards, and the performances, with each performance showcasing a very diverse and talented range of actors and actresses from all unique and extremely different productions. If you haven't watched any, I highly recommend you do that now.

It was a landslide victory for the musical 'Once', collecting a total of 8 awards out of its 12 nominations, including Best Musical. 

'Gold' - Performance from the cast of Once

This night is the highlight of the year for many artists and theatre goers, and the ceremony did not dissapoint, with an opening sequence by last year's Best Musical winner The Book of Mormon, introducing the emcee for the night Neil Patrick Harris, which had the audience in stitches. Another successful night for theatre, now we wait for next year.


The winners of each award are as follows - The Tony Award for most outstanding:

Musical: “Once. 

”Play: “Clybourne Park." 

Revival of a Play: “Death of a Salesman.” 

Revival of a Musical: “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.” 

Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: James Corden, “One Man, Two Guvnors.” 

Performance by an Actress in Leading Role in a Play: Nina Arianda, “Venus in Fur.” 

Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Steve Kazee, “Once.” 

Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Audra McDonald, “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.” 

Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Christian Borle, “Peter and the Starcatcher.” 

Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Judith Light, “Other Desert Cities.” 

Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Michael McGrath, “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” 

Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Judy Kaye, “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” 

Book of a Musical: Enda Walsh, “Once” 

Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: “Newsies.”Direction of Play: Mike Nichols, “Death of a Salesman.” 

Direction of a Musical: John Tiffany, “Once.” 

Choreography: Christopher Gattelli, “Newsies.” 

Orchestration: Martin Lowe, “Once.” 

Sound Design of a Play: Darron L. West, “Peter and the Starcatcher.” 

Sound Design of a Musical: Clive Goodwin, “Once.” 

Costume Design of a Play: Paloma Young, “Peter and the Starcatcher.” 

Costume Design of a Musical: Gregg Barnes, “Follies.” 

Scenic Design Play: Donyale Werle, “Peter and the Starcatcher” 

Scenic Design of a Musical: Bob Crowley, “Once.” 

Lighting Design of a Play: Jeff Croiter, “Peter and the Starcatcher.” 

Lighting Design of a Musical: Natasha Katz, “Once”