32nd Tony Awards explained

32nd Tony Awards
Date:June 4, 1978
Location:Shubert Theatre, New York City, New York
Network:CBS
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The 32nd Annual Tony Awards was broadcast by CBS television on June 4, 1978, from the Shubert Theatre in New York City. This was the first time that CBS broadcast the ceremony, which had previously been shown on the ABC television network.[1]

The ceremony

Presenters were Ed Asner, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Carol Channing, Bonnie Franklin, Robert Guillaume, Julie Harris, Helen Hayes, Bob Hope, Gene Kelly, Linda Lavin, Jack Lemmon, Hal Linden, Roy Scheider and Dick Van Patten.

Bonnie Franklin introduced each segment from her seat in the audience. Bob Hope presented the "Lawrence Langer" Special Award to Irving Berlin, who was not present at the ceremony.[1] The theme of the ceremony was "footlights", with each presenter telling of the first time they saw live theatre.

Musicals represented:

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold

Best PlayBest Musical
Most Innovative Production of a RevivalBest Book of a Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a PlayBest Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a MusicalBest Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a PlayBest Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a MusicalBest Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
Best Direction of a PlayBest Direction of a Musical
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the TheatreBest Choreography
Best Scenic DesignBest Costume Design
Best Lighting Design

Special awards

Multiple nominations and awards

These productions had multiple nominations:

The following productions received multiple awards.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Thomas, Robert Jr.New York Times, "Ain't Misbehavin" and Da Win Tonys", June 5, 1978, p.C18