John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners
Summary
John Lithgow and Lesley Manville won Tony Awards for their acting roles in the plays Giant and Oedipus. The production of Death of a Salesman won six awards, including best revival and lead actress for Laurie Metcalf. The ceremony also honored other shows like Ragtime, Schmigadoon!, and The Lost Boys.Key Facts
- John Lithgow, age 80, became the oldest male actor to win a Tony Award.
- Lithgow won for playing Roald Dahl in Giant, his second Tony after 53 years.
- Lesley Manville won her first Tony for the role of Jocasta in Oedipus, her Broadway debut.
- Death of a Salesman won six awards, including best play revival and lead actress for Laurie Metcalf.
- Laurie Metcalf honored her college theatre friends in her acceptance speech.
- Producer Scott Rudin won a Tony but was not present due to past bullying allegations.
- Other shows that won awards include Ragtime, Schmigadoon!, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Liberation, and The Lost Boys.
- The ceremony was hosted by singer Pink, who opened with a special performance honoring nominees.
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