The 7th Annual Tony Awards, presented by the

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, took place at the

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Starlight Ballroom, on March 29, 1953. The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the

Tony Awards The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ce ...

, recognize achievement in Broadway theatre. The event was broadcast on radio by the National Broadcasting Company. The presenter was Faye Emerson. Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.

Award winners

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Production

Performance

Craft

Special awards

* Beatrice Lillie, for An Evening with Beatrice Lillie. *

Danny Kaye Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; yi, דוד־דניאל קאַמינסקי; January 18, 1911 – March 3, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, singer and dancer. His performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, an ...

, for heading a variety bill at the Palace Theatre. *Equity Community Theatre.

Multiple nominations and awards

The following productions received multiple awards. *''5 wins:'' '' Wonderful Town'' *''2 wins:'' '' The Crucible'', '' Hazel Flagg'' and '' Wish You Were Here''

References

External links

Tony Awards Official Site
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