| Tony Award for Best Director | |
| Awarded For: | Best Director |
| Presenter: | American Theatre Wing The Broadway League |
| Location: | New York City |
| Holder: | Elia Kazan for J.B. |
| Website: | TonyAwards.com |
The Tony Award for Best Director was one of the original 11 awards given in 1947 when the Tony Awards originated. The award was presented until 1960 when it was split into two categories: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play and Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical.[1]
| Year | Director | Production |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | ||
| Elia Kazan | All My Sons | |
| 1948 | ||
| Joshua Logan | Mister Roberts | |
| 1949 | ||
| Elia Kazan | Death of a Salesman |