In which city are the Tony Awards held?

In which city are the Tony Awards held? The answer is New York City.

The Tony Awards honor achievement in Broadway theatre, and Broadway itself is centered in Manhattan. The first ceremony took place on April 6, 1947, at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. The awards are presented jointly by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League.

Although Radio City Music Hall is the venue most associated with the televised ceremony, it is not the only New York location the Tonys have used. Recent ceremonies have also taken place at the Beacon Theatre, the Winter Garden Theatre, the United Palace, and Lincoln Center. The venue can change, but New York remains the awards’ home.

A common mix-up is confusing the Tonys with Britain’s Olivier Awards, which are associated with London theatre. The Tonys specifically recognize Broadway productions, while the Olivier Awards recognize professional theatre in London.