8th Tony Awards
The 8th Annual Tony Awards, presented by the American Theatre Wing, took place at the Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom on March 28, 1954. It was broadcast on radio by the NBC Radio Network. The Master of Ceremonies was James Sauter and the presenter was Helen Hayes. Performers were Frances Greer, Lucy Monroe, Russell Nype, Joseph Scandur, and Jean Swetland. Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.[1]
| 8th Tony Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 28, 1954 |
| Location | Plaza Hotel New York City, New York |
| Hosted by | James Sauter |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | NBC Radio Network |
Award winners
Source:Infoplease[2]
Production
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Play | The Teahouse of the August Moon by John Patrick. Produced by Maurice Evans and George Schaefer. |
| Outstanding Musical | Kismet. Book by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis, music by Alexander Borodin, adapted and with lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest. Produced by Charles Lederer. |
Performance
Craft
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Director | Alfred Lunt, Ondine |
| Outstanding Choreographer | Michael Kidd, Can-Can |
| Scenic Designer | Peter Larkin, Ondine and The Teahouse of the August Moon |
| Costume Designer | Richard Whorf, Ondine |
| Best Conductor | Louis Adrian, Kismet |
| Best Stage Technician | John Davis, Picnic, for constant good work as a theatre electrician. |
Multiple nominations and awards
The following productions received multiple awards.
- 4 wins: Ondine
- 3 wins: Kismet and The Teahouse of the August Moon
- 2 wins: Can-Can
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References
- "Audrey Hepburn Wins Stage 'Tony': Gets Perry Award as Best Dramatic Actress". The New York Times, March 29, 1954, p.23
- "1954 Tony Awards (Winners)" infoplease.com, accessed June 22, 2012
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