67th Tony Awards
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| Date | June 9, 2013 |
| Location | Radio City Music Hall, New York, New York |
| Hosted by | Neil Patrick Harris |
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| Network | CBS |
The 67th Annual Tony Awards were held June 9, 2013, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2012–13 season. The ceremony returned to Radio City Music Hall in New York City, after two years at Beacon Theatre, and was broadcast live on CBS television.Neil Patrick Harris hosted for the third consecutive year, his fourth time as host. Awards in four of the eight acting categories, (Best Actress in a Play, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Play) were given to African-American performers. Furthermore, it is the second time in Tony history that both directing prizes went to women. Garry Hynes and Julie Taymor had previously won in 1998. Kinky Boots had a season best 13 nominations and 6 awards.Cyndi Lauper, who wrote the score for Kinky Boots, is the first solo female winner for Best Original Score.
Shows that opened on Broadway during the 2012–13 season before April 25, 2013 were eligible for consideration.
The ceremony featured performances from Tony-nominated musicals in this season:
The casts of musicals currently running on Broadway introduced the musical nominees, including Chicago; Jersey Boys; Newsies; Once; Mamma Mia!; Rock of Ages; Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark; The Lion King'. The casts of Once, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Rascals performed.
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