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Tony

The Tony Awards, often called the Tonys, are annual honors recognizing excellence in Broadway theater. They celebrate outstanding performances, directing, writing, and production values in musical and plays. Named after Antoinette Perry, a theater actress and director, the awards are considered one of the highest achievements in American theater. Presented by the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League, the Tonys aim to promote and elevate the theatrical arts, drawing attention to the best work on Broadway each year through a glamorous televised ceremony attended by industry professionals and theater enthusiasts alike.