Tony Award for Best Newcomer
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Awarded forBest Newcomer
LocationUnited States New York City
Presented byAmerican Theatre Wing, The Broadway League
Currently held byJune Lockhart for For Love or Money
James Whitmore for Command Decision (1948)
James Whitmore for Command Decision (1948)
| Tony Award for Best Newcomer | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Newcomer |
| Location | United States New York City |
| Presented by | American Theatre Wing, The Broadway League |
| Currently held by | June Lockhart for For Love or Money James Whitmore for Command Decision (1948) |
| Website | TonyAwards.com |
The Tony Award for Best Newcomer was an honor presented at the Tony Awards, a ceremony established in 1947 as the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre. The award was given to actors and actresses for quality debut roles in a Broadway play or musical. It was presented only once, to two performers, in 1948.[1]
1940s
indicates the winner
| Year | Performer | Production | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 2nd Tony Awards | |||
| June Lockhart | For Love or Money | Janet Blake | |
| James Whitmore | Command Decision | Tech Sergeant Harold Evans |