| Tony Award for Best Newcomer | |
| Awarded For: | Best Newcomer |
| Presenter: | American Theatre Wing, The Broadway League |
| Location: | United States New York City |
| Holder: | June Lockhart for For Love or Money James Whitmore for Command Decision |
| Website: | TonyAwards.com |
The Tony Award for Best Newcomer was an honor presented at the Tony Awards, a ceremony established in 1947 as the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre. The award was given to actors and actresses for quality debut roles in a Broadway play or musical. It was presented only once, to two performers, in 1948.[1]
| Year | Performer | Production | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | |||
| June Lockhart | For Love or Money | Janet Blake | |
| James Whitmore | Command Decision | Tech Sergeant Harold Evans |