The Tony Awards: the biggest night for industry professionals and theatre fans around the world. But long before the viral moments and legendary performances the Tonys started as a much smaller celebration of the people who make Broadway magic happen. So how did a post-war industry dinner turn into the Super Bowl of theatre? Let’s take a look back at the history of the Tony Awards and how they became Broadway's mos…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35PM on May 12, 2026