Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play is presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in Manhattan. The award is given to actresses for quality leading roles in a Broadway play. Despite the award first being presented in 1947, there were no nominees announced until 1956. There have been two ties in this category, and one three-way tie.
2023 Recipient: Jodie Comer
Ingrid Bergman won for Joan of Lorraine (1947)
Helen Hayes won twice
Judith Anderson won the award for Medea (1948)
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in Manhattan. The ceremony is usually held on the second Sunday of June.
The Tony Award medallion designed by Herman Rosse in 1949
Image: Sean Hayes (portrait)
Image: Jodie comer 2023 1
Image: J harrison ghee 2023 2