BWW Poll Results: Voters Want the 'Special Event' Tony Category Back!

By: Dec. 26, 2011
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After CONTACT (a show that featured all pre-recorded music) controversially took home the 2000 Tony Award for Best Musical, the ‘Best Special Theatrical Event’ category was created to include shows that fit neither the description of a play nor a musical. After Broadway legend Liza Minnelli won the Special Event Tony in 2009, the category was officially retired, allowing shows that qualified to be nominated in other categories.

William Shatner will lead a one-man show on Broadway in 2012, as a part of a season that is otherwise filled with similar productions (Hugh Jackman, BACK ON BROADWAY, AN EVENING WITH PATTI & MANDY, etc.), and last week's poll asked: do you think it’s time to bring back the ‘Special Theatrical Event’ category? And the result was an astounding 'yes' with 92% of the vote!

Don't forget to participate in our newest BWW Poll, 'Which Christmas Show Would You Like to See on Broadway in 2012?' HERE by December 30, 2011 at 11:59pm when the poll closes!

 

 

 

 


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