The Tony Awards

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While the Tony Awards Ceremony doesn’t get as much attention as the red carpet events, it is the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry and is annual telecasted on television. It is also interesting to note that the Tony Awards started off as a very small ceremony. But, today the Tony Awards has an attendance of nearly 5,000 individuals, and millions are watching across the country on CBS.
Most Prestigious Theater Awards- The Tony Awards
Marking years of excellence on Broadway, The Tony Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the world of theatre bestowed annually to institutions, individuals and organizations demonstrating unrivaled talent in theatre.
Highest U.S Theatre Honor
The Tony awards, which honor theatre professionals, are considered as the highest U.S. theatre honor, the U.S. theatre industry’s equivalent to the Oscar Awards. Presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City, Tony Awards are generally conferred as the theatre’s equivalent to the Academy Awards, for excellence in the world of entertainment industry. ...
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There is Nothing Like Being There at Tony Awards Ceremony
The Tony Awards are usually given in the categories of a--best new play, best costume design, best direction of a play, best leading actor in a play, best leading actress in a play, best casting director, best choreography, best new musical, best stage technician, best performance for newcomers, best screenwriter, best play revival, best lighting design, best light designer, best scenic design, best theater critic, best revival, best special theatrical event, best musical revival, or best actor or actress. And, the special categories include Regional Theatre Tony Award, Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre (in categories not otherwise covered), and Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Awards Salute the Entire Spectrum of Theatre Talent
The excitement for the 2011 Tony Awards is building with today’s announcement of Tony Nominees. Some of the partial lists include: Victoria Bailey - Executive Director, Theatre Development Fund, Kathleen Chalfant – Actor, Hope Clarke – Stage, André De Shields – Actor, Beverly Emmons - Lighting Designer, Elena K. Holy - Founder - The International Fringe Festival, Pia Lindström - Former Reporter/Theatre Critic, Jon Nakagawa - Producer of Contemporary Programming - Lincoln Center, Rosemarie Tichler - Theatre Executive, Educator/Casting Director, Kevin Wade - Playwright/Screenwriter and Doug Wright - Playwright/Screenwriter.
On the Move
Awarded by a panel of almost 700 judges from diversified areas of the entertainment industry and press, it is recognize achievement in live American theatre. The rules for the Tony Awards are explicitly laid down in the official document, which applies for each season only.
Watching the Tony Awards show provides viewers with a glimpse of what they are missing and a sense of how good a year it has been when it comes to theater. The 65th annual Tony Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2011, broadcast live on CBS live from NYC. So, before it becomes arduous to buy the Tony Awards Ticket, grab it now.

George Olson is a freelance writer who actively attends Golden Globe Award Show, Elton John Oscar Party, Annual Grammy Music Award Show and other big events. Suggests you to book your CMA Awards Tickets and Tony Awards Tickets from the Vipconcierge.