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Tony Award for Best Musical

Award for best Broadway musical


Summary

Award for best Broadway musical

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nameTony Award for
Best Musical
awarded_forBest Musical
presenterAmerican Theatre Wing, The Broadway League
locationNew York City
holderMaybe Happy Ending (2025)
websiteTonyAwards.com

Best Musical

The Tony Award for Best Musical is given annually to the best new Broadway musical, as determined by Tony Award voters. The award is one of the ceremony's longest-standing awards, having been presented each year since 1949. The award goes to the producers of the winning musical. A musical is eligible for consideration in a given year if it has not previously been produced on Broadway and is not "determined... to be a 'classic' or in the historical or popular repertoire", otherwise it may be considered for Best Revival of a Musical.

Best Musical is the final award presented at the Tony Awards ceremony. Excerpts from the musicals that are nominated for this award are usually performed during the ceremony before this award is presented.

This is a list of winners and nominees for the Tony Award for Best Musical.

Winners and nominees

1940s

YearMusicalProducer(s)
1949
(3rd)
*Kiss Me, Kate*
Book by Bella and Samuel Spewack, Music & Lyrics by Cole PorterSaint Subber and Lemuel Ayers

1950s

YearMusicalProducer(s)
1950
(4th)
South Pacific
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan, Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by HammersteinLeland Hayward, Joshua Logan, Rodgers and Hammerstein
1951
(5th)
*Guys and Dolls*
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, Music & Lyrics by Frank LoesserCy Feuer & Ernest H. Martin
1952
(6th)
*The King and I*
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Music by Richard RodgersRodgers and Hammerstein
1953
(7th)
*Wonderful Town*
Book by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph GreenRobert Fryer
1954
(8th)
*Kismet*
Book by Luther Davis and Charles Lederer, Music by Alexander Borodin, Adaptation and Lyrics by Chet Forrest and Robert WrightCharles Lederer
1955
(9th)
*The Pajama Game*
Book by George Abbott and Richard Pike Bissell, Music & Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry RossFrederick Brisson, Robert E. Griffith, & Harold Prince
1956
(10th)
*Damn Yankees*
Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, Music & Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry RossFrederick Brisson, Robert E. Griffith, & Harold Prince in association with Albert B. Taylor
Pipe Dream
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Music by Richard RodgersRodgers and Hammerstein
1957
(11th)
*My Fair Lady*
Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, Music by Frederick LoeweHerman Levin
Bells Are Ringing
Book & Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Music by Jule StyneThe Theatre Guild
Candide
Book by Lillian Hellman, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Richard WilburEthel Linder Reiner in association with Lester Osterman Jr.
The Most Happy Fella
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Frank LoesserKermit Bloomgarden and Lynn Loesser
1958
(12th)
*The Music Man*
Story by Franklin Lacey and Meredith Willson, Book, Music & Lyrics by WillsonKermit Bloomgarden and Herbert Greene in association with Frank Productions
Jamaica
Book by Yip Harburg and Fred Saidy, Music by Harold Arlen, Lyrics by HarburgDavid Merrick
New Girl in Town
Book by George Abbott, Music & Lyrics by Bob MerrillRobert E. Griffith and Harold Prince
Oh, Captain!
Book by José Ferrer and Al Morgan, Music & Lyrics by Ray Evans and Jay LivingstonHoward Merrill and Theatre Corporation of America
West Side Story
Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen SondheimRobert E. Griffiths and Harold Prince
1959
(13th)
*Redhead*
Book by Dorothy and Herbert Fields, David Shaw, and Sidney Sheldon, Music by Albert Hague, Lyrics by D. FieldsRobert Fryer and Lawrence Carr
Flower Drum Song
Book by Joseph Fields and Oscar Hammerstein II, Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by HammersteinJoseph Fields, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Richard Rodgers
La Plume de Ma Tante
Book by Robert Dhéry, Music by Gérard Calvi, Lyrics by Francis Blanche and Ross ParkerDavid Merrick and Joseph Kipness, present the Jack Hylton Production

1960s

YearMusicalProducer(s)
1960
(14th)
*The Sound of Music*
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IILeland Hayward, Richard Halliday, Richard Rodgers, & Oscar Hammerstein II (posthumous)
Fiorello!
Book by George Abbott and Jerome Weidman, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon HarnickRobert E. Griffith & Harold Prince
Gypsy
Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen SondheimDavid Merrick and Leland Hayward
Once Upon a Mattress
Book by Marshall Barer, Dean Fuller, and Jay Thompson, Music by Mary Rodgers, Lyrics by BarerT. Edward Hambleton, Norris Houghton, William and Jean Eckart
Take Me Along
Book by Bob Russell and Joseph Stein, Music & Lyrics by Bob MerrillDavid Merrick
1961
(15th)
*Bye Bye Birdie*
Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee AdamsEdward Padula in association with L. Slade Brown
Do Re Mi
Book by Garson Kanin, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph GreenDavid Merrick
Irma La Douce
Book & Lyrics by Alexandre Breffort, Music by Marguerite Monnot
English Book & Lyrics by David Heneker, Julian More, and Monty NormanDavid Merrick in association with Donald Albery, H. M. Tennent Ltd.
1962
(16th)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Book by Abe Burrows, Willie Gilbert, and Jack Weinstock, Music & Lyrics by Frank LoesserCy Feuer & Ernest H. Martin
Carnival!
Book by Helen Deutsch and Michael Stewart, Music & lyrics by Bob MerrillDavid Merrick
Milk and Honey
Book by Don Appell, Music & Lyrics by Jerry HermanGerard Oestreicher
No Strings
Book by Samuel A. Taylor, Music & Lyrics by Richard RodgersRichard Rodgers in association with Samuel Taylor
1963
(17th)
*A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*
Book by Larry Gelbart and Burt Shevelove, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimHarold Prince
Little Me
Book by Neil Simon, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Carolyn LeighCy Feuer & Ernest H. Martin
Oliver!
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Lionel BartDavid Merrick and Donald Albery
Stop the World – I Want to Get Off
Book, Music & Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony NewleyDavid Merrick in association with Bernard Delfont
1964
(18th)
*Hello, Dolly!*
Book by Michael Stewart, Music & Lyrics by Jerry HermanDavid Merrick
Funny Girl
Book by Isobel Lennart, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Bob MerrillRay Stark
High Spirits
Book, Music & Lyrics by Timothy Gray and Hugh MartinLester Osterman, Robert Fletcher, and Richard Horner
She Loves Me
Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon HarnickHarold Prince in association with Lawrence Kasha and Philip C. McKenna
1965
(19th)
*Fiddler on the Roof*
Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon HarnickHarold Prince
Golden Boy
Book by William Gibson and Clifford Odets, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee AdamsHillard Elkins
Half a Sixpence
Book by Beverley Cross, Music & Lyrics by David HenekerAllen Hodgdon, Stevens Productions, Harold Fielding
Oh, What a Lovely War!
Book by Joan Littlewood and Theatre Workshop, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsDavid Merrick and Gerry Raffles
1966
(20th)
*Man of La Mancha*
Book by Dale Wasserman, Music by Mitch Leigh, Lyrics by Joe DarionAlbert W. Seldon and Hal James
Mame
Book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, Music & Lyrics by Jerry HermanSylvia and Joseph Harris, Robert Fryer and Lawrence Carr
Skyscraper
Book by Peter Stone, Music by Jimmy Van Heusen, Lyrics by Sammy CahnCy Feuer & Ernest H. Martin
Sweet Charity
Book by Neil Simon, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy FieldsSylvia and Joseph Harris, Robert Fryer and Lawrence Carr
1967
(21st)
*Cabaret*
Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred EbbHarold Prince in association with Ruth Mitchell
I Do! I Do!
Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones, Music by Harvey SchmidtDavid Merrick
The Apple Tree
Book by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, and Jerome Coopersmith, Music by Bock, Lyrics by HarnickStuart Ostrow
Walking Happy
Book by Ketti Frings and Roger O. Hirson, Music by Jimmy Van Heusen, Lyrics by Sammy CahnCy Feuer & Ernest H. Martin
1968
(22nd)
*Hallelujah, Baby!*
Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph GreenAlbert Selden, Hal James, Jane C. Nusbaum and Harry Rigby
The Happy Time
Book by N. Richard Nash, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred EbbDavid Merrick
How Now, Dow Jones
Book by Max Shulman, Music by Elmer Bernstein, Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Illya Darling
Book by Jules Dassin, Music by Manos Hatzidakis, Lyrics by Joe DarionKermit Bloomgarden
1969
(23rd)
***1776***
Book by Peter Stone, Music & Lyrics by Sherman EdwardsStuart Ostrow
Hair
Book by James Rado and Gerome Ragni, Music by Galt MacDermot, Lyrics by RadoMichael Butler
Promises, Promises
Book by Neil Simon, Music by Burt Bacharach, Lyrics by Hal DavidDavid Merrick
Zorba
Book by Joseph Stein, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred EbbHarold Prince

1970s

YearMusicalProducer(s)
1970
(24th)
*Applause*
Book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee AdamsJoseph Kipness and Lawrence Kasha
Coco
Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, Music by André PrevinFrederick Brisson
Purlie
Book by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose, and Peter Udell, Music by Gary Geld, Lyrics by UdellPhilip Rose
1971
(25th)
*Company*
Book by George Furth, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimHarold Prince
The Me Nobody Knows
Book by Robert H. Livingston, Herb Schapiro, and Stephen M. Joseph, Music by Gary William Friedman, Lyrics by Will HoltJeff Britton
The Rothschilds
Book by Sherman Yellen, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon HarnickLester Osterman and Hillard Elkins
1972
(26th)
*Two Gentlemen of Verona*
Book by John Guare and Mel Shapiro, Music by Galt Macdermot, Lyrics by GuareNew York Shakespeare Festival and Joseph Papp
Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Melvin Van PeeblesEugene V. Wolsk, Charles Blackwell, Emanuel Azenberg, and Robert Malina
Follies
Book by James Goldman, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimHarold Prince
Grease
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Warren Casey and Jim JacobsKenneth Waissman and Maxine Fox
1973
(27th)
*A Little Night Music*
Book by Hugh Wheeler, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimHarold Prince
Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Micki GrantEdward Padula and Arch Lustberg
Pippin
Book by Roger Hirson, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SchwartzStuart Ostrow
Sugar
Book by Peter Stone, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Bob MerrillDavid Merrick
1974
(28th)
*Raisin*
Book by Robert B. Nemiroff and Charlotte Zaltzberg, Music by Judd Woldin, Lyrics by Robert BrittanRobert B. Nemiroff
Over Here!
Book by Will Holt, Music & Lyrics by Richard M. and Robert B. ShermanKenneth Waissman and Maxine Fox
Seesaw
Book by Michael Bennett, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy FieldsJoseph Kipness, Lawrence Kasha, James M. Nederlander, George Steinbrenner and Lorin E. Price
1975
(29th)
*The Wiz*
Book by William F. Brown, Music & Lyrics by Charlie SmallsKen Harper
Mack and Mabel
Book by Michael Stewart, Music & Lyrics by Jerry HermanDavid Merrick
The Lieutenant
Book, Music & Lyrics by Gene Curty, Nitra Scharfman, and Chuck StrandJoseph S. Kutrzeba and Spofford Beadle
Shenandoah
Book by James Lee Barrett, Philip Rose, and Peter Udell, Music by Gary Geld, Lyrics by UdellPhilip Rose, Gloria and Louis K. Sher
1976
(30th)
A Chorus Line
Book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Edward KlebanJoseph Papp and New York Shakespeare Festival
Bubbling Brown Sugar
Book by Loften Mitchell, Based on a concept by Rosetta LeNoire, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsJ. Lloyd Grant, Richard Bell, Robert M. Cooper, Ashton Springer in association with Moe Septee, Inc.
Chicago
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by EbbRobert Fryer and James Cresson
Pacific Overtures
Book by John Weidman, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimHarold Prince in association with Ruth Mitchell
1977
(31st)
*Annie*
Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin CharninLewis Allen, Mike Nichols, Irwin Meyer, and Stephen R. Friedman
Happy End
Book by Elisabeth Hauptmann, Music by Kurt Weill, Lyrics by Bertolt BrechtMichael Harvey, The Chelsea Theatre Center
I Love My Wife
Book & Lyrics by Michael Stewart, Music by Cy ColemanTerry Allen Kramer and Harry Rigby in association with Joseph Kipness
Side by Side by Sondheim
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Additional Music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary & Richard Rodgers, and Jule StyneHarold Prince in association with Ruth Mitchell
1978
(32nd)
*Ain't Misbehavin'*
Book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., Music by Fats Waller, Lyrics by Various ArtistsEmanuel Azenberg, Dasha Epstein, The Shubert Organization, Jane Gaynor and Ron Dante
Dancin'
Directed & Choreographed by Bob Fosse, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsJules Fisher, The Shubert Organization and Columbia Pictures
On the Twentieth Century
Book & Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Music by Cy ColemanThe Producers Circle 2 Inc. (Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, James Cresson and Martin Richards), Joseph Harris and Ira Bernstein
Runaways
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Elizabeth SwadosJoseph Papp
1979
(33rd)
*Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street*
Book by Hugh Wheeler, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimRichard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson and Martin Richards
Ballroom
Book by Jerome Kass, Music by Billy Goldenberg, Lyrics by Alan & Marilyn BergmanMichael Bennett, Bob Avian, Bernard Gersten and Susan MacNair
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, Music & Lyrics by Carol HallUniversal Pictures
They're Playing Our Song
Book by Neil Simon, Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Carole Bayer SagerEmanuel Azenberg

1980s

YearMusicalProducer(s)
1980
(34th)
*Evita*
Book & Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd WebberRobert Stigwood
A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine
Book & New Lyrics by Dick Vosburgh, New Music by Frank LazarusAlexander H. Cohen and Hildy Parks
Barnum
Book by Mark Bramble, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Michael StewartJudy Gordon, Cy Coleman, Lois Rosenfield and Maurice Rosenfield
Sugar Babies
Conceived by Ralph G. Allen and Harry Rigby, Music by Jimmy McHugh, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Al Dubin, and Various ArtistsTerry Allen Kramer and Harry Rigby
1981
(35th)
***42nd Street***
Book by Mark Bramble and Michael Stewart, Music by Harry Warren, Lyrics by Al DubinDavid Merrick
Sophisticated Ladies
Book by Donald McKayle, Music by Duke Ellington, Lyrics by Various ArtistsRoger Berlind, Manheim Fox, Sondra Gilman, Burton L. Litwin, Louise Westergaard, Belwin Mills Publishing Corporation and Norzar Productions Inc.
Tintypes
Conceived by Mary Kyte, Mel Marvin, and Gary PearlRichmond Crinkley, Royal Pardon Productions, Ivan Block, Larry J. Silva, Eve Skina and Joan F. Tobin
Woman of the Year
Book by Peter Stone, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred EbbLawrence Kasha, David S. Landay, James M. Nederlander, Warner Theater Productions, Claire Nichtern, Carole J. Shorenstein and Stewart F. Lane
1982
(36th)
*Nine*
Book by Arthur Kopit, Music & Lyrics by Maury YestonMichel Stuart, Harvey J. Klaris, Roger Berlind, James M. Nederlander, Francine LeFrak and Kenneth D. Greenblatt
Dreamgirls
Book & Lyrics by Tom Eyen, Music by Henry KriegerMichael Bennett, Bob Avian, Geffen Records and The Shubert Organization
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Book & Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd WebberZev Buffman, Susan R. Rose, Melvin J. Estrin, Sidney Shlenker and Gail Berman
Pump Boys and Dinettes
Book, Music, & Lyrics by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel, Jim WannDodger Productions, Louis Busch Hager, Marilyn Strauss, Kate Studley, Warner Theater Productions Inc. and Max Weitzenhoffer
1983
(37th)
*Cats*
Based on Old Possum's Book of Cats by T. S. Eliot, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Additional Lyrics by Trevor Nunn & Richard StilgoeCameron Mackintosh, The Really Useful Company Inc., David Geffen and The Shubert Organization
Blues in the Night
Conceived by Sheldon EppsMitchell Maxwell, Alan J. Schuster, Fred H. Krones and M2 Entertainment Inc.
Merlin
Book by Richard Levinson and William Link, Music by Elmer Bernstein, Lyrics by Don BlackIvan Reitman, Columbia Pictures Stage Productions Inc., Marvin A. Krauss and James M. Nederlander
My One and Only
Book by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer, Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira GershwinParamount Theatre Productions, Francine LeFrak and Kenneth-Mark Productions
1984
(38th)
*La Cage aux Folles*
Book by Harvey Fierstein, Music & Lyrics by Jerry HermanAllan Carr, Kenneth D. Greenblatt, Marvin A. Krauss, Stewart F. Lane, James M. Nederlander, Martin Richards, Barry Brown and Fritz Holt
Baby
Book by Sybille Pearson, Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.James B. Freydberg, Ivan Bloch, Kenneth-John Productions, Suzanne J. Schwartz and Manuscript Productions
Sunday in the Park with George
Book by James Lapine, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimThe Shubert Organization and Emanuel Azenberg
The Tap Dance Kid
Book by Charles Blackwell, Music by Henry Krieger, Lyrics by Robert LorickStanley White, Evelyn Barron, Harvey J. Klaris and Michel Stuart
1985
(39th)
*Big River*
Book by William Hauptman, Music & Lyrics by Roger MillerRocco Landesman & Heidi Ettinger, Rick Steiner, M. Anthony Fisher and Dodger Productions
Grind
Book by Fay Kanin, Music by Larry Grossman, Lyrics by Ellen FitzhughKenneth D. Greenblatt, John J. Pomerantz, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards, James M. Nederlander, Harold Prince, Michael Frazier, Susan Madden Samson and Jonathan Farkas
Leader of the Pack
Book by Anne Beatts, Music & Lyrics by Ellie Greenwich, Additional Lyrics by Jeff Barry, Phil Spector, Shadow Morton, Jeff Kent, and Ellen FoleyElizabeth Ireland McCann, Nelle Nugent, Francine LeFrak, Clive Davis, John Hart Associates Inc., Rodger Hess and Richard Kagan
Quilters
Book by Barbara Damashek and Molly Newman, Music & Lyrics by DamashekThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The American National Theatre and Academy and Brockman Seawell
1986
(40th)
*The Mystery of Edwin Drood*
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Rupert HolmesJoseph Papp
Big Deal
Book by Bob Fosse, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsThe Shubert Organization, Roger Berlind, Jerome Minskoff and Jonathan Farkas
Song and Dance
Book & Lyrics by Don Black, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Additional Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.Cameron Mackintosh Inc., The Shubert Organization, F.W.M. Producing Group and The Really Useful Company Inc.
Tango Argentino
Conceived by Hector Orezzoli and Claudio SegoviaMel Howard and Donald K. Donald
1987
(41st)
*Les Misérables*
Book & Lyrics by Alain Boublil, Music by Claude-Michel Schoenberg, English Lyrics by Herbert KretzmerCameron Mackintosh
Me and My Girl
Book & Lyrics by Douglas Furber and L. Arthur Rose, Music by Noel Gay, Revised Book by Stephen Fry and Mike OckrentRichard Armitage, Terry Allen Kramer, James M. Nederlander and Stage Promotions Limited & Co.
Rags
Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Revised Book by David ThompsonLee Guber, Martin Heinfling and Marvin A. Krauss
Starlight Express
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Richard StilgoeMartin Starger and Lord Grade
1988
(42nd)
*The Phantom of the Opera*
Book by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe, Music by Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Charles Hart, Additional Lyrics by StilgoeCameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company Inc.
Into the Woods
Book by James Lapine, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimHeidi Landesman, Rocco Landesman, Rick Steiner, M. Anthony Fisher, Frederic H. Mayerson and Jujamcyn Theaters
Romance/Romance
Book & Lyrics by Barry Harman, Music by Keith HerrmannDasha Epstein, Harve Brosten and Jay S. Bulmash
Sarafina!
Book by Mbongeni Ngema, Music & Lyrics by Ngema and Hugh MasekelaLincoln Center Theater, Gregory Mosher, Bernard Gersten, Lucille Lortel and The Shubert Organization
1989
(43rd)
*Jerome Robbins' Broadway*
Directed & Choreographed by Jerome RobbinsThe Shubert Organization, Roger Berlind, Suntory International Corp., Byron Goldman and Emanuel Azenberg
Black and Blue
Directed by Hector Orezzoli and Claudio Segovia, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsMel Howard and Donald K. Donald
Starmites
Book by Barry Keating and Stuart Ross, Music & Lyrics by KeatingHinks Shimberg, Mary Keil and Steven Warnick

1990s

YearMusicalProducer(s)
1990
(44th)
*City of Angels*
Book by Larry Gelbart, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by David ZippelNick Vanoff, Roger Berlind, Jujamcyn Theaters, Suntory International Corp. and The Shubert Organization
Aspects of Love
Book & Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Don Black and Charles HartThe Really Useful Theater Co. Inc.
Grand Hotel: The Musical
Book by Luther Davis, Music & Lyrics by George Forrest, Robert Wright, and Maury YestonMartin Richards, Mary Lea Johnson, Sam Crothers, Sander Jacobs, Kenneth D. Greenblatt, Paramount Pictures, Jujamcyn Theaters, Patty Grubman and Marvin A. Krauss
Meet Me in St. Louis
Book by Hugh Wheeler, Music & Lyrics by Hugh Martin and Ralph BlaneBrickhill-Burke Productions, Christopher Seabrooke and EPI Products
1991
(45th)
*The Will Rogers Follies*
Book by Peter Stone, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph GreenPierre Cossette, Martin Richards, Sam Crothers, James M. Nederlander, Stewart F. Lane, Max Weitzenhoffer and Japan Satellite Broadcasting Inc.
Miss Saigon
Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, Music by Schönberg, Lyrics by Boublil and Richard Maltby Jr.Cameron Mackintosh
Once on This Island
Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen FlahertyThe Shubert Organization, Capital Cities/ABC, Suntory International, James Walsh and Playwrights Horizons
The Secret Garden
Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Music by Lucy SimonHeidi Ettinger, Rick Steiner, Frederic H. Mayerson, Elizabeth Williams, Jujamcyn Theaters, TV Asahi and Dodger Productions
1992
(46th)
*Crazy for You*
Book by Ken Ludwig, Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira GershwinSamuel Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams
Falsettos
Book by James Lapine and William Finn, Music & Lyrics by FinnBarry and Fran Weissler
Five Guys Named Moe
Book by Clarke Peters, Music & Lyrics by Louis JordanCameron Mackintosh
Jelly's Last Jam
Book by George C. Wolfe, Music by Luther Henderson and Jelly Roll Morton, Lyrics by Susan BirkenheadMargo Lion, Pamela Koslow, PolyGram Diversified Entertainment, 126 Second Avenue Corp. / Hal Luftig, Roger Hess, Jujamcyn Theaters / TV Asahi and Herb Alpert
1993
(47th)
*Kiss of the Spider Woman*
Book by Terrence McNally, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred EbbLive Entertainment Corp. of Canada / Garth Drabinsky
Blood Brothers
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Willy RussellBill Kenwright
The Goodbye Girl
Book by Neil Simon, Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by David ZippelOffice Two-One Inc., Gladys Nederlander, Stewart F. Lane, James M. Nederlander, Richard Kagan and Emanuel Azenberg
The Who's Tommy
Book by Des McAnuff and Pete Townshend, Music & Lyrics by TownshendPace Theatrical Group, Dodger Productions and Kardana Productions, Inc.
1994
(48th)
*Passion*
Book by James Lapine, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimThe Shubert Organization, Capital Cities/ABC, Roger Berlind, Scott Rudin and Lincoln Center Theater
Beauty and the Beast
Book by Linda Woolverton, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim RiceWalt Disney Theatrical Productions/ Robert McTyre and Ron Logan
Cyrano: The Musical
Book by Koen van Dijk, Music by Ad van Dijk, Lyrics by Koen van Dijk, Peter Reeves, and Sheldon HarnickJoop van den Ende in association with Peter T. Kulok
A Grand Night for Singing
Book by Walter Bobbie, Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIRoundabout Theatre Company and Todd Haimes
1995
(49th)
*Sunset Boulevard*
Book & Lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, Music by Andrew Lloyd WebberThe Really Useful Company
Smokey Joe's Cafe
Music & Lyrics by Jerry Leiber and Mike StollerRichard Frankel, Thomas Viertel, Steven Baruch, Jujamcyn Theaters / Jack Viertel, Rick Steiner, Frederic H. Mayerson, Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre / Gordon Davidson
1996
(50th)
Rent
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Jonathan LarsonJeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop
Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk
Book by Reg E. Gaines, Music by Ann Duquesnay, Zane Mark, and Daryl Waters, Lyrics by Duquesnay, Gaines, and George C. WolfeThe Joseph Papp Public Theater / New York Shakespeare Festival, George C. Wolfe and Joey Parnes
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Book & Lyrics by Graciela Daniele, Michael John LaChiusa, and Jim Lewis, Music by Bob TelsonLincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Bernard Gersten and INTAR Hispanic Arts Center
Swinging on a Star
Book by Michael Leeds, Music & Lyrics by Johnny BurkeRichard Seader, Mary Burke Kramer, Paul B. Berkowsky and Angels of the Arts
1997
(51st)
*Titanic*
Book by Peter Stone, Music & Lyrics by Maury YestonDodger Endemol Theatricals, Richard S. Pechter and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Juan Darien
Book by Elliot Goldenthal and Julie Taymor, Music & Lyrics by GoldenthalLincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Bernard Gersten and Music-Theatre Group
The Life
Book by Cy Coleman, Ira Gasman, and David Newman, Music by Coleman, Lyrics by GasmanRoger Berlind, Martin Richards, Cy Coleman and Sam Crothers
Steel Pier
Book by David Thompson, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred EbbRoger Berlind
1998
(52nd)
*The Lion King*
Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, Music by Elton John, Tsidii Le Loka, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, & Hans Zimmer, Lyrics by Le Loka, M, Mancina, Rifkin, Tim Rice, and Julie TaymorDisney (Thomas Shumacher and Peter Schneider)
Side Show
Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell, Music by Henry KriegerEmanuel Azenberg, Joseph Nederlander, Herschel Waxman, Janice McKenna and Scott Nederlander
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Book & Lyrics by Nan Knighton, Music by Frank WildhornPierre Cossette, Bill Haber, Hallmark Entertainment, Ted Forstmann, Kathleen Raitt
Ragtime
Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn AhrensLivent U.S. Inc.
1999
(53rd)
*Fosse*
Conceived by Richard Maltby Jr., Ann Reinking, and Chet WalkerLivent U.S. Inc.
The Civil War
Book by Gregory Boyd and Frank Wildhorn, Music by Wildhorn, Lyrics by Jack MurphyPierre Cossette, PACE Theatrical Group/SFX Entertainment, Bomurwil Productions, Kathleen Raitt and Jujamcyn Theaters
It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues
Book by Charles Bevel, Lita Gaithers, Randal Myler, Ron Taylor, and Dan Wheetman, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsEric Krebs, Jonathan Reinis, Lawrence Horowitz, Anita Waxman, Elizabeth Williams, CTM Productions, Anne Squadron, Lincoln Center Theater, Crossroads Theatre Company, San Diego Repertory Theatre and Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Parade
Book by Alfred Uhry, Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert BrownLincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Bernard Gersten and Livent U.S. Inc.

2000s

YearMusicalProducer(s)
2000
(54th)
*Contact*
Book by John Weidman, Choreography by Susan Stroman, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsLincoln Center Theater, André Bishop and Bernard Gersten
James Joyce's The Dead
Book by Richard Nelson, Music by Shaun Davey, Lyrics by Davey and NelsonGregory Mosher, Arielle Tepper, Playwrights Horizons and Tim Sanford
Swing!
Book by Paul Kelly, Choreography by Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsJujamcyn Theaters, et al.
The Wild Party
Book by Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe, Music & Lyrics by LaChiusaThe Joseph Papp Public Theater / New York Shakespeare Festival, George C. Wolfe, Scott Rudin / Paramount Pictures, Roger Berlind and Williams/Waxman
2001
(55th)
*The Producers*
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, Music & Lyrics by BrooksRocco Landesman, SFX Theatrical Group, The Frankel-Baruch-Viertel-Routh Group, Bob and Harvey Weinstein, Rick Steiner, Robert F.X. Sillerman, Mel Brooks and James D. Stern / Douglas Meyer
A Class Act
Book by Linda Kline and Lonny Price, Music & Lyrics by Edward KlebanMarty Bell, Chase Mishkin, Arielle Tepper and Manhattan Theatre Club
The Full Monty
Book by Terrence McNally, Music & Lyrics by David YazbekFox Searchlight Pictures, Lindsay Law and Thomas Hall
Jane Eyre
Book by John Caird, Music & Lyrics by Paul GordonAnnette Niemtzow, Janet Robinson, Pamela Koslow, Margaret McFeeley Golden, Jennifer Manocherian and Carolyn Kim McCarthy
2002
(56th)
*Thoroughly Modern Millie*
Book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by ScanlanMichael Leavitt, Fox Theatricals, Stewart F. Lane, James L. Nederlander, Whoopi Goldberg, et al.
Mamma Mia!
Book by Catherine Johnson, Music & Lyrics by Benny Anderson and Björn UlvaeusJudy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar and Universal
Sweet Smell of Success
Book by John Guare, Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Craig CarneliaClear Channel Entertainment, David Brown, Ernest Lehman, Marty Bell, Martin Richards, Roy Furman, Joan Cullman, Bob Boyett, East of Doheny, Bob and Harvey Weinstein
Urinetown
Book by Greg Kotis, Music by Mark Hollmann, Lyrics by Hollmann and KotisThe Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals, TheaterDreams, Inc., Lauren Mitchell
2003
(57th)
*Hairspray*
Book by Thomas Meehan and Mark O'Donnell, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Shaiman and Scott WittmanMargo Lion, et al.
Amour
Book & Lyrics by Jeremy Sams and Didier Van Cauwelaert, Music by Michel LegrandThe Shubert Organization, Jean Doumanian Productions, Inc. and USA Ostar Theatricals
Movin' Out
Conceived by Twyla Tharp, Music & Lyrics by Billy JoelJames L. Nederlander, Hal Luftig, Scott E. Nederlander, Terry Allen Kramer, Clear Channel Entertainment and Emanuel Azenberg
A Year with Frog and Toad
Book & Lyrics by Willie Reale, Music by Robert RealeBob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz, Roy Furman, Scott E. Nederlander and The Children's Theatre Company
2004
(58th)
*Avenue Q*
Book by Jeff Whitty, Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff MarxKevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller, Vineyard Theatre and The New Group
The Boy from Oz
Book by Nick Enright and Martin Sherman, Music & Lyrics by Peter AllenBen Gannon and Robert Fox
Caroline, or Change
Book & Lyrics by Tony Kushner, Music by Jeanine TesoriCarole Shorenstein Hays, HBO Films, Jujamcyn Theaters, Scott Rudin, Fox Theatricals, Roger Berlind, Clear Channel Entertainment, Joan Cullman, Greg Holland/Scott Nederlander, Margo Lion, The Public Theater, et al.
Wicked
Book by Winnie Holzman, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SchwartzMarc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone
2005
(59th)
*Spamalot*
Book & Lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez and IdleBoyett Ostar Productions, The Shubert Organization, Arielle Tepper, Jam Theatricals, TGA Entertainment, Clear Channel Entertainment, et al.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Book by Jeffrey Lane, Music & Lyrics by David YazbekChase Mishkin, Debra Black, Weissberger Theater Group, Clear Channel Entertainment, Harvey Weinstein, MGM on Stage, et al.
The Light in the Piazza
Book by Craig Lucas, Music & Lyrics by Adam GuettelLincoln Center Theater, André Bishop and Bernard Gersten
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Music & Lyrics by William FinnDavid Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company and Second Stage Theater
2006
(60th)
*Jersey Boys*
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music by Bob Gaudio, Lyrics by Bob CreweDodger Theatricals, Joseph J. Grano, Pelican Group, Tamara and Kevin Kinsella, Latitude Link, Rick Steiner/Osher/Staton/Bell/Mayerson Group
The Color Purple
Book by Marsha Norman, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Bray, Brenda Russell, and Allee WillisOprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, Kelsey Grammer, Nederlander Presentations, Bob and Harvey Weinstein, et al.
The Drowsy Chaperone
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg MorrisonKevin McCollum, Roy Miller, Boyett Ostar Productions, Stephanie P. McClelland, Barbara Freitag, Jill Furman
The Wedding Singer
Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by BeguelinMargo Lion, New Line Cinema, The Araca Group, Jujamcyn Theaters, et al.
2007
(61st)
*Spring Awakening*
Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater, Music by Duncan SheikIra Pittelman, Tom Hulce, Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Atlantic Theater Company, et al.
Curtains
Book by Rupert Holmes, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Kander, and HolmesRoger Berlind, Roger Horchow, Daryl Roth, Jane Bergere, Ted Hartley and Center Theatre Group
Grey Gardens
Book by Doug Wright, Music by Scott Frankel, Lyrics by Michael KorieEast of Doheny, Staunch Entertainment, Randall Wreghitt / Mort Swinsky, Michael Alden, Edwin W. Schloss and Playwrights Horizons
Mary Poppins
Book by Julian Fellowes, Music by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, and George Stiles, Lyrics by Anthony Drewe and The Sherman BrothersDisney and Cameron Mackintosh
2008
(62nd)
*In the Heights*
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel MirandaKevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller, Jill Furman, Sander Jacobs, Goodman/Grossman, Peter Fine, Everett/Skipper
Cry-Baby
Book by Thomas Meehan and Mark O'Donnell, Music by Adam Schlesinger, Lyrics by David JaverbaumAdam Epstein, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, The Pelican Group, et al.
Passing Strange
Book & Lyrics by Stew, Music by Heidi Rodewald and StewThe Shubert Organization, Elizabeth Ireland McCann LLC, Bill Kenwright, Chase Mishkin, The Public Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theatre, et al.
Xanadu
Book by Douglas Carter Beane, Music & Lyrics by John Farrar and Jeff LynneRobert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Tara Smith/B. Swibel and Sarah Murchison/Dale Smith
2009
(63rd)
*Billy Elliot the Musical*
Book & Lyrics by Lee Hall, Music by Elton JohnUniversal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions and Weinstein Live Entertainment
Next to Normal
Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Music by Tom KittDavid Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Second Stage Theater, Carole Rothman and Ellen Richard
Rock of Ages
Book by Chris D'Arienzo, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsMatthew Weaver, The Araca Group, et al.
Shrek The Musical
Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Music by Jeanine TesoriDreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

2010s

YearMusicalProducer(s)
2010
(64th)
*Memphis*
Book by Joe DiPietro, Music by David Bryan, Lyrics by Bryan and DiPietro'Junkyard Dog Productions, Richard Winkler, et al.'''''
American Idiot
Book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer, Music by Green Day, Lyrics by ArmstrongTom Hulce & Ira Pittelman, Vivek J. Tiwary,Berkeley Repertory Theatre, et al.
Fela!
Book by Bill T. Jones and Jim Lewis, Music & Lyrics by Fela KutiShawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Sony Pictures Entertainment, et al.
Million Dollar Quartet
Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsRelevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions, American Pop Anthology, Broadway Across America and James L. Nederlander
2011
(65th)
*The Book of Mormon*
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Robert Lopez, Trey Parker, and Matt Stone'Anne Garefino, Scott Rudin, Roger Berlind, Jean Doumanian, Sonia Friedman Productions, et al.'''''
Catch Me If You Can
Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Shaiman and Scott WittmanMargo Lion, The Araca Group, Richard Winkler, Jamie deRoy, et al.
The Scottsboro Boys
Book by David Thompson, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred EbbBarry and Fran Weissler, The Shubert Organization, Catherine Schreiber, et al.
Sister Act
Book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Glenn SlaterWhoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions
2012
(66th)
*Once*
Book by Enda Walsh, Music & Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová'Barbara Broccoli, The Shubert Organization, New York Theatre Workshop, et al.'''''
Leap of Faith
Book by Janus Cercone and Warren Leight, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Glenn SlaterMichael Manheim, Center Theatre Group, Jujamcyn Theaters, et al.
Newsies
Book by Harvey Fierstein, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack FeldmanDisney Theatrical Productions and Thomas Schumacher
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Book by Joe DiPietro, Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira GershwinScott Landis, Roger Berlind, Sonia Friedman Productions, Candy Spelling, William Berlind, Emanuel Azenberg, The Shubert Organization, et al.
2013
(67th)
*Kinky Boots*
Book by Harvey Fierstein, Music & Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper'Daryl Roth, James L. Nederlander, Ken Davenport, Jim Kierstead, Jujamcyn Theaters, et al.'''''
Bring It On: The Musical
Book by Jeff Whitty, Music by Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lyrics by Amanda Green and MirandaUniversal Pictures Stage Productions / Glenn Ross, et al.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Book by Joseph Robinette, Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin PaulGerald Goehring, et al.
Matilda the Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly, Music & Lyrics by Tim MinchinRoyal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers
2014
(68th)
**A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Book by Robert L. Freedman, Music by Steven Lutvak, Lyrics by Freedman and Lutvak**'Joey Parnes, Jhett Tolentino, Jamie deRoy, Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley, Joseph Sirola, et al.'''''
After Midnight
Choreography & Direction by Warren Carlyle, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsScott Sanders Productions, Candy Spelling, James L. Nederlander, Tom Kirdahy, et al.
Aladdin
Book by Chad Beguelin, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and BeguelinDisney Theatrical Productions and Thomas Schumacher
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Book by Douglas McGrath, Music & Lyrics by Carole King and Various ArtistsPaul Blake, et al.
2015
(69th)
*Fun Home*
Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron, Music by Jeanine Tesori'Fox Theatricals, Carole Shorenstein Hays, The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, et al.'''''
An American in Paris
Book by Craig Lucas, Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira GershwinStuart Oken, Roger Berlind, et al.
Something Rotten!
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, Music & Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne KirkpatrickKevin McCollum, Robert Greenblatt, Jujamcyn Theaters, et al.
The Visit
Book by Terrence McNally, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred EbbTom Kirdahy, Ken Davenport, The Shubert Organization, Williamstown Theatre Festival, et al.
2016
(70th)
Hamilton
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel MirandaJeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater
Bright Star
Book by Steve Martin, Music by Edie Brickell and Martin, Lyrics by BrickellJoey Parnes, Len Blavatnik, James L. Nederlander, The Shubert Organization, Jamie deRoy / Catherine Adler, et al.
School of Rock: The Musical
Book by Julian Fellowes, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Glenn SlaterAndrew Lloyd Webber, The Really Useful Group, The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization, et al.
Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Book by George C. Wolfe, Music & Lyrics by Eubie Blake and Noble SissleScott Rudin, Center Theatre Group, Roger Berlind, William Berlind, The Araca Group, Sonia Friedman, Eli Bush, Len Blavatnik, et al.
Waitress
Book by Jessie Nelson, Music & Lyrics by Sara BareillesBarry and Fran Weissler, American Repertory Theater, et al.
2017
(71st)
*Dear Evan Hansen*
Book by Steven Levenson, Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul'Stacey Mindich, Roger and William Berlind, Colin Callender,Robert Greenblatt, Arielle Tepper Madover, Ambassador Theatre Group, The Shubert Organization, Second Stage Theater, et al.'''''
Come from Away
Book, Music, & Lyrics by David Hein and Irene SankoffJunkyard Dog Productions, Richard Winkler, The Shubert Organization, Corey Brunish, et al.
Groundhog Day
Book by Danny Rubin, Music & Lyrics by Tim MinchinWhistle Pig, The Araca Group, Len Blavatnik, Ken Davenport, John Gore Organization, Sonia Friedman Productions, Jujamcyn Theaters, et al.
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Dave MalloyHoward and Janet Kagan, Carole Shorenstein Hays, Jim Kierstead, American Repertory Theater, Ars Nova, et al.
2018
(72nd)
*The Band's Visit*
Book by Itamar Moses, Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek'Orin Wolf, Atlantic Theater Company, Barbara Broccoli, Marc Platt, The Shubert Organization, FilmNation Entertainment, John Gore Organization, et al.'''''
Frozen
Book by Jennifer Lee, Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert LopezDisney Theatrical Productions and Thomas Schumacher
Mean Girls
Book by Tina Fey, Music by Jeff Richmond, Lyrics by Nell BenjaminLorne Michaels, Sonia Friedman, Paramount Pictures, Robert Greenblatt, John Gore Organization, James L. Nederlander, Universal Theatrical Group, et al.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
Book by Kyle Jarrow, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsNickelodeon, The Araca Group, Sony Music Masterworks and Kelp on the Road
2019
(73rd)
*Hadestown*
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell'Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy, Craig Balsam, Jujamcyn Theaters, National Theatre, New York Theatre Workshop, et al.'''''
Ain't Too Proud
Book by Dominique Morisseau, Music & Lyrics by The TemptationsIra Pittelman & Tom Hulce, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, David Binder, John Gore Organization, Universal Music Theatrical, et al.
Beetlejuice
Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, Music & Lyrics by Eddie PerfectWarner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Jeffrey Richards, James L. Nederlander, Mark S. Golub, John Gore Organization, et al.
The Prom
Book by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by BeguelinBill Damaschke, Seth A. Goldstein, John Gore Organization, The Shubert Organization, et al.
Tootsie
Book by Robert Horn, Music & Lyrics by David YazbekScott Sanders, James L. Nederlander, Robert Greenblatt, Candy Spelling, Jamie deRoy / Catherine Adler John Gore Organization, et al.

2020s

YearMusicalProducer(s)
2020/2021
(74th)
*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*
Book by John Logan, Music & Lyrics by Various Artists'Carmen Pavlovic, Bill Damaschke, Len Blavatnik, John Gore Organization, Eric Falkenstein, Candy Spelling, Jujamcyn Theaters, et al.'''''
Jagged Little Pill
Book by Diablo Cody, Music by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, Michael Farrell, and Guy Sigsworth, Lyrics by MorissetteVivek J. Tiwary, James L. Nederlander, Len Blavatnik, Universal Music Publishing Group, Jujamcyn Theaters, et al.
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Book by Katori Hall, Frank Ketelaar, and Kees Prins, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsStage Entertainment, James L. Nederlander, Jamie deRoy, John Gore Organization, Catherine Adler, Candy Spelling, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tina Turner, et al.
2022
(75th)
A Strange Loop
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Michael R. Jackson'Barbara Whitman, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, Alex Levy, Don Cheadle, Annapurna Theatre, Frank Marshall, Maximum Effort Productions Inc., Marc Platt, Debra Martin Chase, Laurie Tisch, Cody Renard Richard, John Gore Organization, James L. Nederlander, The Shubert Organization, RuPaul Charles, Alan Cumming, Ilana Glazer, Jennifer Hudson, Mindy Kaling, Billy Porter, Playwrights Horizons, et al.'''''
Girl from the North Country
Book by Conor McPherson, Music & Lyrics by Bob DylanTristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Len Blavatnik, John Gore Organization, The Old Vic, Matthew Warchus, The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, et al.
MJ
Book by Lynn Nottage, Music & Lyrics by Michael Jackson and Various ArtistsLia Vollack, Sony Pictures Entertainment, James L. Nederlander, Candy Spelling, John Gore Organization, Estate of Michael Jackson, et al.
Mr. Saturday Night
Book by Billy Crystal, Lowell Ganz, and Babaloo Mandel, Music by Jason Robert Brown, Lyrics by Amanda GreenJames L. Nederlander, Jamie deRoy, John Gore Organization, The Shubert Organization, Barry and Fran Weissler, et al.
Paradise Square
Book by Christina Anderson, Larry Kirwan, and Craig Lucas, Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mari Asare and Nathan TysenGarth H. Drabinsky, Len Blavatnik, The Shubert Organization, Henry R. Muñoz III, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, et al.
SIX: The Musical
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy MossKenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, George Stiles, Kevin McCollum, Chicago Shakespeare Theater
2023
(76th)
*Kimberly Akimbo*
Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Music by Jeanine Tesori'David Stone, Atlantic Theater Company, James L. Nederlander, LaChanze, John Gore, et al.'''''
& Juliet
Book by David West Read, Music & Lyrics by Max Martin and Various ArtistsMax Martin & Tim Headington, Martin Dodd, Lukasz Gottwald, Shellback, Barry Weiss, John Gore Organization, et al.
New York, New York
Book by David Thompson and Sharon Washington, Music by Fred Ebb and John Kander, Lyrics by Kander and Ebb and Lin-Manuel MirandaSonia Friedman Productions, Tom Kirdahy, Ambassador Theatre Group, Colin Callender, Craig Balsam, Concord Theatricals, John Gore Organization, MGM on Stage, James L. Nederlander, Jamie deRoy, Henry R. Muñoz III, Ron Simons, et al.
Shucked
Book by Robert Horn, Music & Lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnallyMike Bosner, Jason Owen, Gary Gersh, James L. Nederlander, Sony Music Entertainment, John Gore Organization, et al.
Some Like It Hot
Book by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Shaiman and Scott WittmanThe Shubert Organization, Neil Meron, MGM on Stage, Robert Greenblatt, James L. Nederlander, Kenny Leon, John Gore Organization, Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, The Araca Group, Concord Theatricals, Jujamcyn Theaters, Henry R. Muñoz III, Mariah Carey, et al.
2024
(77th)
* The Outsiders*
Book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Clay, Zach Chance, and Levine'The Araca Group, Angelina Jolie, The Shubert Organization, LaChanze, Sony Music Masterworks, Jamestown Revival Theater, Geffen Playhouse, James L. Nederlander, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, La Jolla Playhouse, et al.'''''
Hell's Kitchen
Book by Kristoffer Diaz, Music & Lyrics by Alicia Keys and Various ArtistsRoc Nation, Julie Yorn, The Jacobs Family, John Gore Organization, James L. Nederlander,  Candy Spelling, Clara Wu Tsai,  Universal Music Publishing, TodayTix ARGU, The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, et al.
Illinoise
Book by Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury, Music & Lyrics by Sufjan StevensDavid Binder, Susan Rose, Jon B. Platt, John Gore Organization, James L. Nederlander, Park Avenue Armory, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, et al.
Suffs
Book, Music & Lyrics by Shaina TaubJill Furman, Rachel Sussman, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, Tom D'Angora, Ruth Ann Harnisch, John Gore Organization, Nederlander Presentations, Candy Spelling, Craig Balsam, The Shubert Organization, The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, et al.
Water for Elephants
Book by Rick Elice, Music & Lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.Peter Schneider, Frank Marshall, Isaac Robert Hurwitz, Seth A. Goldstein, John H. Tyson, John Gore Organization, Larry Lelli, The Shubert Organization, Nancy Gibbs, Steven Spielberg & Kate Capshaw, et al.
2025
(78th)
*Maybe Happy Ending*
Book and Lyrics by Will Aronson and Hue Park, Music by Will Aronson'Jeffrey Richards, Darren Criss, John Gore Organization, James L. Nederlander, The Shubert Organization, The Public Theater, Will Aronson and Hue Park, et al.'''''
Buena Vista Social Club
Book by Marco Ramirez, Music & Lyrics by Various ArtistsOrin Wolf, John Styles, Jr, Barbara Broccoli, Atlantic Theatre Company, LaChanze, The Shubert Organization, John Gore Organization, Nederlander Presentations Inc., Marco Ramirez, et al.
Dead Outlaw
Book by Itamar Moses, Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della PennaLia Vollack Productions, Sonia Friedman Productions, John Gore Organization, James L. Nederlander, The Broadway’s Investor Club, Audible, et al.
Death Becomes Her
Book by Marco Pennette, Music & Lyrics by Julia Mattison and Noel CareyUniversal Theatrical Club, James L. Nederlander, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, John Gore Organization, Jason Blum and James Wan, Debra Martin Chase, John Gore Organization & Marc Platt
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Book, Music & Lyrics by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson & Zoë RobertsAvalon Entertainment; produced in association with SpitLip (David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson & Zoë Roberts), The Shubert Organization, John Gore Organization, Concord Theatricals, The Broadway’s Investor Club, et al.

Records

Accumulated records as of 2022:

  • The Producers has won the most Tonys, winning in 12 categories, including Best Musical.
  • Hamilton is the most-nominated production in Tony history, with 16 nominations.
  • The Sound of Music and Fiorello! are the only two musicals to date to have ever tied for the Best Musical award (in 1960).
  • Passion is the shortest-running winner, with 280 performances. (If preview performances are included, then that distinction belongs to A Strange Loop.)
  • The Phantom of the Opera is the longest-running Best Musical winner, with 16 previews and over 13,981 performances.
  • Hallelujah, Baby! is the only show thus far to have won the Tony Award for Best Musical after closing.
  • Kiss Me, Kate and Titanic are the only two shows to win the Tony Award for Best Musical without any Tony nominations in the acting categories. (In ''Kiss Me, Kate'''s case, only winners were announced that year, and only in the lead performance categories.)
  • Two Gentlemen of Verona (1972), Raisin (1974), 42nd Street (1981) and A Strange Loop (2022) won Best Musical and only one other Tony Award.
  • What is now the Richard Rodgers Theatre has housed more Best Musical winners than any other theater on Broadway: Guys and Dolls (1951), Damn Yankees (1956), Redhead (1959), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1962), 1776 (1969), Raisin (1974), Nine (1982), In the Heights (2008), and Hamilton (2016).
  • The Mystery of Edwin Drood was the first winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical to be entirely written by one man, Rupert Holmes. Rent (by Jonathan Larson), Hamilton (by Lin-Manuel Miranda), and A Strange Loop (by Michael R. Jackson) also achieved this feat. Hadestown is the first musical entirely written by one woman, Anaïs Mitchell, to win this award.
  • Fun Home was the first musical written entirely by a team of women to win the Tony Award for Best Musical.
  • The 74th Tony Awards (2020) is the first ceremony in which only jukebox musicals were nominated.

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