Regional Theatre Tony Award

Background

Initially presented in 1948 to Robert Porterfield of the Virginia Barter Theatre for their Contribution To Development Of Regional Theatre, the Regional Theatre awards were next presented starting in 1976. The award is "based on a recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association", and includes a grant of $25,000. As the American Theatre Critics Association has noted, no theater has won the award more than once, "testifying to the growing strength of professional theater nationwide." One of the objects of the award is promoting what often amounts to the incubators of new productions.

In June 2013, the Tony Awards Administration Committee stated that effective with the 2013-14 season, "New York-based theatre companies will be eligible to receive the Regional Theatre Award." The Broadway League and American Theatre Wing, in a joint statement, explained: "New York has some of the most prestigious and creative theatre groups in the country and we are thrilled to include the New York theatre community in this category."

Award winners

1940s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

References

References

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10. Jones, Chris. (May 18, 2022). "Court Theatre in Hyde Park Wins Regional Theatre Tony Award". [[Chicago Tribune]].
11. Culwell-Block, Logan. (May 23, 2023). "California's Pasadena Playhouse Named 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Recipient". [[Playbill]].
12. Culwell-Block, Logan. (May 22, 2024). "Philadelphia's Wilma Theater Wins 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award". Playbill.
13. Culwell-Block, Logan. (May 7, 2025). "St. Louis' Muny Honored With 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award". Playbill.