Tony Awards 1956
What is Tony Awards?
The Tony Awards are an annual ceremony recognizing achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 81
- First aired
- Apr 1, 1956
- Last aired
- Jun 7, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC, NBC, CBS, DuMont Television Network
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
- Format
- 73 seasons · 81 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Networks
- ABC, NBC, CBS, DuMont Television Network, Paramount+, WCBS-TV
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The Tony Awards are an annual ceremony recognizing achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. They recognize excellence in Broadway productions and performances, as well as regional theatre. The awards are given for work in live Broadway theatre. The ceremony is a celebration of distinguished achievement in American theatre. The Tony Awards are named for the actress-producer Antoinette Perry.
Should you watch it?
“Celebrate Broadway's finest as the Tony Awards honor top theatrical achievements.”
- Shows the highest honors in Broadway theatre
- Features leading theatrical talent
- Highlights regional theatre achievements
- Focuses on industry awards rather than a narrative storyline
Watch it if you enjoy seeing top Broadway productions and theatrical excellence recognized.
The program is rated TV-14, making it suitable for teens and older audiences.
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Season 1 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 10th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 1, 1956
Season 2 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 11th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 21, 1957
Season 3 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 12th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 13, 1958
Season 4 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 13th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 12, 1959
Season 5 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 14th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 24, 1960
Season 6 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 15th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 16, 1961
Season 7 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 16th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 29, 1962
Season 8 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 17th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 28, 1963
Season 9 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 18th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc May 24, 1964
Season 10 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 19th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 13, 1965
Season 11 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 20th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 16, 1966
Season 12 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 21st Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Mar 26, 1967
Season 13 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 22nd Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 21, 1968
Season 14 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 23rd Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 20, 1969
Season 15 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 24th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 19, 1970
Season 16 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 25th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Mar 28, 1971
Season 17 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 26th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 23, 1972
Season 18 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 27th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Mar 25, 1973
Season 19 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 28th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 21, 1974
Season 20 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 29th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 20, 1975
Season 21 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 30th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Apr 18, 1976
Season 22 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 31st Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 5, 1977
Season 23 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 32nd Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 4, 1978
Season 24 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 33rd Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 3, 1979
Season 25 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 34th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 8, 1980
Season 26 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 35th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 7, 1981
Season 27 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 36th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 6, 1982
Season 28 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 37th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 5, 1983
Season 29 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 29 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 38th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 3, 1984
Season 30 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 30 guide & lore primer →- E1 The 39th Annual Tony Awards Mytharc Jun 2, 1985
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tony Award?
It is the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, recognizing achievement in live Broadway theatre.
Who presents the awards?
The American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League present the ceremony.
Where is the ceremony held?
The awards ceremony takes place annually in New York City.
What types of productions are eligible?
Awards are given for Broadway productions, performances, and also for regional theatre.
When did the TV series begin?
The television series started in 1956.
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