The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
Celebrating the 1977-1978 Broadway theatre season. Best play nominees: Da, Chapter Two, Deathtrap, and The Gin Game. Best musical nominees: Ain't Misbehavin', Dancin', On The Twentieth Century, and Runaways.
