10th Tony Awards


The 10th Annual Tony Awards took place at the Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom on April 1, 1956. The Master of Ceremonies was Jack Carter.

Ceremony

The presenter was Helen Hayes, who was President of the American Theatre Wing, and several of the nominees. Jack Carter was host for the first part of the ceremony, and Helen Hayes hosted the second part. More than 500 people attended the dinner dance.
For the first time, the ceremony was broadcast on television, on the DuMont Channel 5 in New York City, in an effort to create "wider public interest in Broadway's most important award-giving ceremony". Also for the first time, the nominees were announced ahead of the ceremony.
Music for the dinner dance was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.

Winners and nominees

Sources:Infoplease; BroadwayWorld

Production

Winners are in bold
;Outstanding Play
;Outstanding Musical
Winners are in bold
Distinguished Dramatic Actor
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Distinguished Dramatic Actress
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Distinguished Musical Actor
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Distinguished Musical Actress
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Distinguished Supporting or Featured Dramatic Actor
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Distinguished Supporting or Featured Dramatic Actress
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Distinguished Supporting or Featured Musical Actor
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Distinguished Supporting or Featured Musical Actress
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Outstanding Director
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Outstanding Choreographer
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Scenic Designer
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Costume Designer
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Conductor and Musical Director
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Stage Technician
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These productions had multiple nominations:
The following productions received multiple awards.