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 1979-1980 Broadway theatre season. Best play nominees: Bent, Children Of A Lesser God, Home, and Talley's Folly. Best musical nominees: Barnum, Evita, Sugar Babies, and A Day In Hollywood/A Night In The Ukraine.
