Karen Olivo, foreground, won a Tony for best featured actress in a musical. Among the nominees for Best Revival of a Musical, Hair had the most nominations, with eight. His parody of "Tonight" cleverly working in all the winners and suggesting a blowjob will get you a Golden Globe is why the Tonys remain the class of the award shows. BEST MUSICAL: Billy Elliot, The Musical (accepted by Eric Fellner) BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish, Billy Elliot, The Musical BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: Alice Ripley, Next to Normal BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL: Hair (accepted … BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (MUSIC AND/OR LYRICS) WRITTEN FOR THE THEATER, Billy Elliot Music: Elton John, Lyrics: Lee Hall, * Next to Normal Music: Tom Kitt, Lyrics: Brian Yorkey, Shrek the Musical Music: Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire, BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A PLAY, BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A PLAY, BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL, * David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish, Billy Elliot, BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL, BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY, * Roger Robinson, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY, BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL, BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL, Bartlett Sher, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Randy Skinner, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Larry Blank, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, * Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt, Next to Normal, Danny Troob and John Clancy, Shrek the Musical, Michael Yeargan, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, * Brian MacDevitt, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Scott Lehrer and Leon Rothenberg, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, You're Welcome America. [5]. I love the detail on the skirt, the red satin Casadei peep-toes, her invisible make-up, and the simple jewelry, which completed the look. [9] A Creative Arts Awards (CAA) ceremony, hosted by Laura Benanti and Brian Stokes Mitchell, was held prior to the main ceremony. June 5, 2009 / 11:43 AM / CBS .body {color: #666666; font-size: 12px; ... Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre: Jerry Herman: [13][14], Neil Patrick Harris ended the show with a pastiche of "Tonight" from West Side Story and "Luck Be a Lady" from Guys and Dolls, with lyrics re-written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman that recapped the awards.[11]. The 2009 Tony Awards From the adorable three Billy Elliots to Bret Michaels’ near decapitation by set piece, VIEW OUR GALLERY of the best moments from … The Tony Awards, Broadway's top theater honors, were announced on Sunday. All four stars of God of Carnage were nominated, as was the play itself. Performers from the nominated Best Plays category presented brief clips of those plays, which included God of Carnage, 33 Variations, Dividing the Estate and reasons to be pretty. THE 2009 TONY AWARDS: ABRIDGED A "Broadway Abridged" Recap By Gil Varod Special thanks to contributors Susanne K, Joel P, Jen H, Rachel P, Jac H, Jake B, and Eva B. Jul 29, 2009 9:08 PM. The 1992 revival was nominated for 8 Tony Awards that year winning 4 including Best Revival of a Musical. Return to the main Tony story. The CAA presented the awards for orchestrations and scenery, costume, lighting and sound design.[10]. (Click on the Award name to show winners and nominees) [4] Of the musicals, Billy Elliot the Musical received 15 nominations that was the most it was eligible for, which at the time tied for the most received by any Broadway production until surpassed by Hamilton (16), followed by the Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Next to Normal with eleven. Nominations for the 2009 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards:. Tony Awards, annual awards for distinguished achievement in American theater. Bebe Neuwirth introduced a special number to honor those who died during the past theatre season. 63rd Tony Awards – 2009 Nominees Posted on May 6, 2009 by cd // 0 Comments In The Heights composer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon announced the nominations for the 2009 Tony Awards at The New York Public Library for Performing Arts Tuesday (May 5) in New York City. ET. The 63rd Annual Tony Awards, which recognized Broadway productions of the 2008-2009 season, were presented on June 7, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Among those remembered were: These productions had multiple nominations: The following productions received multiple awards. 2009 Tony Awards Posted by Catherine Kallon Comments Anne Hathaway opted for a classic look, wearing a strapless black Oscar de la Renta Fall 2009 dress, with a feather-print sheer skirt. MUSICAL: "Billy Elliot, The Musical." The ceremony was broadcast by CBS, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. 1/6. The 63rd Annual Tony Awards ( 2009) The 63rd Annual Tony Awards. [7], The Visa Signature Tony Awards Preview Concert featured performers from the musicals Guys and Dolls, Hair, West Side Story, 9 to 5; Billy Elliot the Musical, Next to Normal, Rock of Ages, and Shrek The Musical. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images. The award is named after Antoinette Perry, nicknamed Tony, an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who died in 1946. The Tony awards (awards for excellence in theater) have been around for over 65 and were first televised locally in the New York area and on national radio in 1956. Tony awards 2009: the winners This article is more than 11 years old Find out who bathed in the spotlight and who went home empty-handed at Broadway's theatre awards. There were a lot of performers I directed at one time or another. Published: 8 Jun 2009 Tony awards 2009: the winners. The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (2009) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 2009 Tony Awards. At the initial event in 1947… [11], Liza Minnelli performed in the opening sequence, and rock icon Bret Michaels and his band Poison joined the cast of Rock of Ages during their segment in the opening number, performing the band's 1988 Top Ten hit "Nothin' but a Good Time". 07 Jun 2009 The nominees and winners of the 2009 Tony Awards follow, with winners indicated in boldface with an asterisk. The award was founded in 1947 by a committee of the American Theatre Wing headed by Brock Pemberton. The 63rd Annual Tony Awards, which recognized Broadway productions of the 2008-2009 season, were presented on June 7, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. While exiting the stage, Michaels was struck in the head by a descending set and knocked to the floor. ROBIN DE JESÚS. Winners of the 2009 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Sunday. The show's closest rival was Next to Normal with 11 nominations, except the latter only won three, but in highly-regarded categories such as Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for Alice Ripley, and Best Original Score. A complete list of winners of 2009 Tony Awards (denoted in bold with a *), with links to the original New York Times reviews. BEST PLAY Dividing the Estate (closed 1/4/09) God of Carnage Reasons to Be Pretty 33 Variations. Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award; Lighting Design - Musical; Lighting Design - Play; Lighting Design; Musical; Orchestrations; Play; Producer (Musical) Producer (Play) Regional Theatre Tony Award; Revival - Musical; Revival - Play; Scenic Design - Musical; Scenic Design - Play; Scenic Design; Score; Sound Design - Musical; Sound Design - Play; Special Tony Award; Tony Honors Here is a full list of the 2009 winners: Here are the winners of the 2009 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards. Tony Awards 2009: 12 Best/Worst Moments From the three Billy Elliots' adorably awkward acceptance speech to Bret Michaels' scenery malfunction, look back at the most memorable scenes -- … Broadway theatres dimmed their lights in memoriam, as well. [6], The broadcast won the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Programs. Best Musical *Billy Elliot, The Musical Next to Normal Rock of Ages Shrek The Musical Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical *David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish ‚ Billy Elliot, The Musical He suffered a fractured nose and a split lip that required three stitches. [3] Nominations were announced on May 5, 2009 by Cynthia Nixon and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Find out who bathed in the spotlight and who went home empty-handed at Broadway's theatre prizes. Rock of Ages. Members of the cast of "West Side Story" performed at the Tony Awards ceremony. Tony Predictions, Plus A … "I couldn't be prouder," said the actor. Nominations were announced on May 5, 2009 by Cynthia Nixon and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Here are some of this year’s nominees. A Final Night With George W Bush, SPECIAL TONY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE THEATER, SPECIAL TONY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE THEATER, https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/05/theater/theaterspecial/05tonyslist.html. The stars were out for the Tony Awards on June 7. BEST MUSICAL Billy Elliot, the Musical Next to Normal Rock of Ages Shrek, the Musical. The telecast also was nominated in the category of Outstanding Art Direction for Variety, Music or Nonfiction Programming. Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. 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Broadway's finest did a star turn last night at the 2009 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York, where Billy Elliot danced away with eight awards, including best musical. Click on a link to read Theatre Is Easy’s review. 2009 Tony (Antoinette Perry) Awards honoring distinguished achievement in Broadway theater. The nominees for the 2009 Tony Awards follow: Best Play. Tony Award is the popular name of award, annually awarded for achievements in area of the American theatre, including a musical theatre. The first recipient of this honor was Phyllis Newman. The suit was settled in May 2012 for an undisclosed amount. Members of the cast of "Hair" performed at the Tony Awards ceremony at Radio City Music Hall. Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre Shirley Herz. Of the plays, the revivals Mary Stuart and The Norman Conquests tied for the most nominations, with seven each. [2], The cut-off date for eligibility for the awards was April 30, 2009. Presented with "BADOOP BADOOP" Technology by Tivo(TM) SCENE: RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, BECAUSE A GIANT CAVERN IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO SHOWCASE THE WONDERFUL INTIMACY THAT IS LIVE THEATER. [12] He subsequently sued the event's organizers, claiming that the collision led to his 2010 brain hemorrhage. Presenters included Lucie Arnaz, Kate Burton, Kristin Chenoweth, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, Edie Falco, Will Ferrell, Carrie Fisher, Jane Fonda, Hallie Foote, James Gandolfini, Lauren Graham, Colin Hanks, Marcia Gay Harden, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Lange, Frank Langella, Angela Lansbury, Audra McDonald, David Hyde Pierce, Piper Perabo, Oliver Platt, Susan Sarandon, John Stamos and Chandra Wilson. The ceremony was broadcast by CBS, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. PLAY: "God of Carnage." The big winner of the night was, in fact, Billy Elliot the Musical, winning 10 awards including Best Musical. Tony awards 2009: the winners. Winning a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical was just icing on the cake. 2009 Tony Award. The 2009 Tony Awards will be broadcast on CBS on Sunday beginning at 8 p.m. A pair of megastars - Jane Fonda and Liza Minnelli - came together before the show. The concert was televised on various CBS stations, and in New York City on May 30. Its purpose is to recognize individuals from the theatre community who have volunteered time to one or more humanitarian, social service, or charitable organizations. Tony Awards Nominees 2009. Kober was one of eight Carnegie Mellon School of Drama grads who graced the Radio City Music Hall stage June 7, 2009. Next to Normal. REVIVAL OF … Check winners and nominations of 2009 Tony Award. All of the ads were either for anti-depressants or anti-arthritis medication. So landing a role in the Broadway rock-musical Hair and then performing at the Tony Awards was a dream come true. [8], The red-carpet arrivals and pre-Tony telecast awards (Creative Arts Awards) were webcast on TonyAwards.com. Complete official name of award - "Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre". BEST MUSICAL * Billy Elliot. The 2009 Tony Awards Sorry I missed the Tony awards. Regional Theatre Tony Award Signature Theatre, Arlington, Va. Isabelle Stevenson Award Phyllis Newman. By The Associated Press June 7, 2009 12:53 PM. 6 photos. See who hosted, presented and performed at every Tony Awards ceremony from 1947 through 2018. Neil Patrick Harris will host the 2009 Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7, live from NYC’s Radio City Music Hall. Named for the actress-producer Antoinette Perry, the annual awards were established in 1947 by the American Theatre Wing and are intended to recognize excellence in plays and musicals staged on Broadway. Cast members from national touring companies of three musicals also appeared: The lead character from four Jersey Boys casts (Joseph Leo Bwarie (Toronto), Rick Faugno (Las Vegas), Courter Simmons (national tour) and Dominic Scaglione, Jr. (Chicago) sang together with Jarrod Spector from the Broadway cast; Legally Blonde spotlighted Becky Gulsvig; and Michelle Dawson, Kittra Wynn Coomer and Rachel Tyler from the national tour of Mamma Mia! The Isabelle Stevenson Award, a non-competitive award named after the late president of the American Theatre Wing, was presented for the first time. NOMINATIONS/WINS: TONY Awards – Nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical Drama Desk Awards – Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical Mr. Jesús also has been nominated for a TONY in 2008 for Best featured actor in a musical and won the Dram Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for IN THE HEIGHTS. Side Story '' performed at the Tony Awards on June 7 8,! 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