The Tony Award: A Complete Listing of Winners and Nominees with a History of the American Theatre Wing (Paperback)

~ American Theatre Wing (Author)

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Although there is no such indication, this work is an updated edition of Stevenson's 1994 work of the same title. As with the earlier edition, this volume chronologically lists all of the nominees and winners of the Tony Award, from the first Antoinette Perry Awards in 1947 to the 2000 ceremonies. For each year, the categories are listed with each nominee and the title of the relevant play or musical. The winner for that category is indicated with a star next to the name, and a name/title index follows. There are a few drawbacks to this reference: there are no cross references or quick findings lists (e.g., best play), and there is no commentary, which would add value as it does in Mason Wiley's Inside Oscar: The Unofficial History of the Academy Awards (LJ 3/1/86) and other film award books. Also, the list itself is identical to that found on the American Theatre Wing's official Tony Awards web site (www.tonys.org), which also features a search engine and text adapted from Stevenson's book. However, libraries will still want the print copy for convenience, so this is recommended for all theater collections. Anthony J. Adam, Prairie View A&M Univ. Lib., TX
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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A comprehensive listing of all the Tony Award nominees and winners.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Drama; Updated edition (March 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0325002940
• ISBN-13: 978-0325002941
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Are these OFFICIAL mistakes?, May 29, 2001

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The good stuff first.

It is wonderful to have an updated version (up to and including the 1999-2000 season--CONTACT/COPENHAGEN). I find great pleasure reading and referencing, so this data compiled in a gorgeous book is very exciting and well worth the purchase.

A few drawbacks.

This book is FILLED with mistakes. For example, 1994 Featured Actor in a Play nominee GREGORY Itzin is listed as Gary. Not too big a deal but... 1998 Featured Actress in a Musical labelled as "Featured Actor." (Poor Audra.) Worse than all this however is that the 1995 Director (Play) is listed WRONG. If you buy this, please note that Joe Mantello did NOT in fact win for LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! While his work may have been wonderful, the award went to Gerald Guittierez for THE HEIRESS.

Now, it is one thing to make a simple mistake. However, when I first noticed this regretful misrepresentation on the tonys.org website, I wrote an email to the server to point it out. No change and no response. I wrote again and still received no response.

Conclusion.

This book is WELL worth owning. But it should NOT be taken as the be-all end-all source. Try getting video recordings or asking a knowledgeable friend.