Celebrating 77 Years of the Tony Awards, But Have You Ever Asked "Who's Tony"? By: Ellis Nassour June 12, 2024 " You're not alone. Sunday's Tony Awards mark 77 years of excellence on Broadway and like Ben Vereen, you may have wondered how the Tony Awards got their name. When Vereen was co-starring in Jesus Christ Superstar, he received a letter by messenger. It was from the American Theatre Wing. He asked the st…
SOURCE: theaterlife at 05:05PM on June 14, 2024