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The 2010 Awards
- How can I get a video of this year's Tony broadcast, or of past years' telecasts?
- When does the 2010 Tony Awards ceremony take place?
- Is the Tony Awards ceremony open to the public? How do I get a ticket?
- If I buy a ticket to attend the Tonys, what should I wear?
- When are the nominations announced?
- I live on the West Coast. What is the schedule for Tony Night?
- How do I find out if a nominated show has its own website?
- How can I get tickets for nominated shows?
Rules, Eligibility, and Voting
- What shows are eligible for Tony Awards?
- Are Off Broadway shows or touring productions eligible for Tonys?
- Who votes for the Tonys?
- How are shows and artists nominated for Tony Awards?
- How is the award for regional theatre determined?
- What are the rules that govern nominations and awards?
Behind the Scenes and More
- Whom are the Tony Awards named for?
- Who presents the Tony Awards?
- How do I find out about other programs of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League?
- How can I get a message to a specific nominee?
- What does an actual Tony Award look like?
- What does the Tony medallion represent?
- Do nominees receive anything, even if they don't win a Tony?
The 2010 Awards
How can I get a video of this year's Tony broadcast, or of past years' telecasts?
No recordings of current or past Tony telecasts are currently available for purchase. However, the multi-volume "Broadway's Lost Treasures" compilation, available on DVD, contains classic moments from Tony broadcasts. "Broadway's Lost Treasures" is available from Amazon.com.
When does the 2010 Tony Awards ceremony take place?
The 64th Annual Tony Awards will be held on Sunday June 13, 2010. On the Internet, the festivities begin here at TonyAwards.com at 6:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) with live video coverage of the celebrities' arrivals on the Audemars Piguet Red Carpet at Radio City Music Hall®, in partnership with NY1 News. The Tonys pre-awards ceremony begins at 7:15 p.m. ET, and can be seen here at TonyAwards.com, live from the stage at Radio City. The live Tony telecast begins at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 Central on CBS, and is repeated at 8:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the West Coast.
Is the Tony Awards ceremony open to the public? How do I get a ticket?
The Tony Awards will be presented at Radio City Music Hall in Midtown Manhattan. Tickets will be available for sale here at TonyAwards.com beginning on the day of the Nominations Announcement in May. Click here for details. Visa is the exclusive card of the Tony Awards.
If I buy a ticket to attend the Tonys, what should I wear?
The Tony Awards ceremony is a black-tie event.
When are the nominations announced?
The 2010 Tony Nominations Announcement will take place in May.
I live on the West Coast. What is the schedule for Tony Night?
The June 13 Tony telecast will be recorded for prime-time broadcast on the West Coast at 8:00 p.m. PT on CBS. However, for the benefit of those fans across the globe who do not have access to the broadcast, our website coverage of the Tony Awards is live. We will post the winners' names as they are announced, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. So if you prefer to remain in suspense until you watch the telecast, we suggest that you log on for our live Tony red carpet and pre-show coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Then close your browser and come back after the telecast is over, at which point you can watch video clips of backstage interviews with the winners and presenters.
How do I find out if a nominated show has its own website?
Go to the show's page on this site. You will find a link to the show's website, if it has one.
How can I get tickets for nominated shows?
It’s easy! Just visit the Broadway Tickets page on this site for direct, real-time ticketing from the shows’ official box office service. To purchase tickets after the awards ceremony, log on to www.ILoveNYTheater.com and select your show.
Rules, Eligibility, and Voting
What shows are eligible for Tony Awards?
Legitimate theatrical productions may be eligible for Tony Awards if they officially open on or before the cut-off date established by the Tony Awards Administration Committee (in 2010, that date is April 29) in an eligible Broadway theatre and comply with all the rules and regulations that govern the Tony Awards for the season. A show is only eligible in the season when it first opens, no matter how long it subsequently runs on Broadway.
Are Off Broadway shows or touring productions eligible for Tonys?
No. Only Broadway productions that open in designated Broadway theatres in Manhattan are eligible for Tonys.
Who votes for the Tonys?
Tony voters include voting members of The Broadway League and the board of directors and designated members of the advisory committee of the American Theatre Wing, along with members of the governing boards of Actors' Equity Association; the Dramatists Guild; SDC, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society; United Scenic Artists; and the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers. Other eligible voters include members of the Theatrical Council of the Casting Society of America and members of the Tony Awards Nominating Committee. There are approximately 700 voters.
How are shows and artists nominated for Tony Awards?
The Nominating Committee is made up of a rotating group of between 15 and 30 theatre professionals who serve for overlapping three-year terms. Committee members are asked to see every new Broadway show. The committee votes on the nominations, which are announced in early May, a month before the awards.
How is the award for regional theatre determined?
Each spring the Tony Administration Committee selects the institution that will receive the Regional Theatre Tony Award based on a recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association. The Regional Theatre Tony Award is accompanied by a grant of $25,000 sponsored by Visa, U.S.A.
What are the rules that govern nominations and awards?
The rules for the Tony Awards are available for download on the Rules and Regulations page of this site.
Behind the Scenes and More
Whom are the Tony Awards named for?
The Tony Awards are named for Antoinette Perry (1888-1946), an actress, stage director and philanthropist who was a founder of the American Theatre Wing. She staged the original production of Mary Chase's comedy Harvey. The American Theatre Wing's website contains more information about Antoinette Perry and the history of the Tonys.
Who presents the Tony Awards?
The Tony Awards are presented by Tony Award Productions, a joint venture of two organizations: the The Broadway League, the national trade association for the commercial theatre industry; and the American Theatre Wing, a not-for-profit service organization for both the theatre community and the community at large.
How do I find out about other programs of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League?
You may visit the Wing's website at www.AmericanTheatreWing.org, and the League's site at www.BroadwayLeague.com.
How can I get a message to a specific nominee?
TonyAwards.com cannot forward electronic messages, nor can we contact nominees on your behalf. You may send fan letters via regular mail to nominees care of the theatre at which their show is playing.
What does an actual Tony Award look like?
The Tony Award stands eight inches tall and weighs one pound, 10 ounces. It is a circular medallion mounted on an armature, which is in turn affixed to a base.
What does the Tony medallion represent?
The Tony Awards medallion dates to 1949, the third year of the awards. Designed by Herman Rosse, it is a silver disk depicting the masks of comedy and tragedy on one side and the winner's name, the award category, the production, and the year on the reverse.
Do nominees receive anything, even if they don't win a Tony?
Yes. All nominees receive certificates.
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