BWW Polls: Do You Think It's Time to Bring Back the Tony Awards Category for 'Best Special Theatrical Event?'

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.

With today's announcement that 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.), do you think it's time to bring back the 'Special Theatrical Event' category?

Tell us HERE by visiting the latest BWW Poll! Cast your vote by Friday, December 23, 2011 at 11:59pm when the poll closes!

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