6th Tony Awards

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6th Tony Awards
Date March 30, 1952
Venue Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York City, New York
Host
Network WOR,
Mutual Network
5th 7th


The 6th Annual Tony Awards (1952), presented by the American Theatre Wing, took place at the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom, on March 30, 1952.[1] It was broadcast on radio station WOR and the Mutual Network. The presenteer was Helen Hayes.

Performers: Odette Myrtil with her son[2] Roger Adams; Victor Borge.

Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra [3]

Contents

[edit] Winners

Winners are in bold [4][5][6]

[edit] Production

Outstanding Play

Outstanding Musical

[edit] Performance

Distinguished Dramatic Actor

Distinguished Dramatic Actress

Distinguished Musical Actor

Distinguished Musical Actress

Distinguished Supporting or Featured Dramatic Actor

Distinguished Supporting or Featured Dramatic Actress

Distinguished Supporting or Featured Musical Actor

Distinguished Supporting or Featured Musical Actress

[edit] Craft

Outstanding Director

Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

Outstanding Choreographer

Conductor and Musical Director

Stage Technician

Special Awards

  • Edward Kook (for his contributing to and encouraging the development of stage lighting and electronics)[7]
  • Judy Garland (for an important contribution to the revival of vaudeville through her recent stint at the Palace Theatre)
  • Charles Boyer (for distinguished performance in Don Juan in Hell, thereby assisting in a new theatre trend)

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ IBDB Advanced Award Search Result, Internet Broadway Database
  2. ^ Odette Myrtil Education & Community, James A. Michener Art Museum
  3. ^ 1952 - 6th Annual Tony Awards, The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards
  4. ^ 1952 Tony Awards, New York City Guide at Jim's Deli]
  5. ^ 1952 Tony Awards, infoplease
  6. ^ Tony Awards: 1952, Everything2.com
  7. ^ 1952 Tony Award Winners, Broadwayworld.com