6th Tony Awards
1952 theatrical awards ceremony
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The 6th Annual Tony Awards, presented by the American Theatre Wing, took place at the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom, on March 30, 1952.[1] It was broadcast on radio station WOR and the Mutual Network. The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in Broadway theatre.
| 6th Tony Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 30, 1952 |
| Location | Waldorf-Astoria Hotel New York City, New York |
| Hosted by | Dean Martin |
| Most wins | The King and I (5) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | WOR, Mutual Network |
Ceremony
The presenter was Helen Hayes.
Performers were Odette Myrtil with her son[2] Roger Adams; and Victor Borge.
Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.
Award winners
Source: InfoPlease[3]
Production
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Play | The Fourposter, by Jan de Hartog (playwright), The Playwrights Company (producer) |
| Outstanding Musical | The King and I, Oscar Hammerstein II (book and lyrics), Richard Rodgers (music), Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers (producers) |
Performance
Craft
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Director | José Ferrer for The Shrike, The Fourposter |
| Scenic Designer | Jo Mielziner for The King and I |
| Costume Designer | Irene Sharaff for The King and I |
| Outstanding Choreographer | Robert Alton for Pal Joey |
| Conductor and Musical Director | Max Meth for Pal Joey |
| Stage Technician | Peter Feller (master carpenter) for Call Me Madam |
Special awards
- Edward Kook, for his contributing to and encouraging the development of stage lighting and electronics
- Judy Garland, for an important contribution to the revival of vaudeville through her recent stint at the Palace Theatre
- Charles Boyer, for distinguished performance in Don Juan in Hell, thereby assisting in a new theatre trend
Multiple nominations and awards
The following productions received multiple awards.
- 5 wins: The King and I
- 3 wins: Pal Joey
- 2 wins: The Fourposter, I Am a Camera and The Shrike
