6th Tony Awards
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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. 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.
Ceremony
The presenter was Helen Hayes.
Performers were Odette Myrtil with her son Roger Adams; and Victor Borge.
Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.
Award winners
Source: InfoPlease
Production
Performance
Craft
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.
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