Tonys

Tonys, short for the Tony Awards, are annual honors recognizing achievement in Broadway theatre in the United States. The awards are named after Antoinette Perry, a co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, and officially titled the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre. The Tonys were established in 1947 by the American Theatre Wing in partnership with The Broadway League and are presented in New York City.

Winners are selected through a two-step process: nominations are identified by panels of theatre professionals, and the final winners are chosen by a broad, voting body of Tony voters drawn from the theatre community. The Tonys cover a range of categories, including Best Play, Best Musical, acting awards, directing, design, and technical achievements, as well as several special Tony Awards and a Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre.

A central aim of the Tonys is to recognize artistic and technical excellence across Broadway productions. The ceremony is a major media event, broadcast on television and drawing national and international attention. Success at the Tonys can raise a show's profile, extend its commercial life, and influence touring productions and future projects in American theatre.