The 52nd Annual Tony Awards ceremony was held on June 7, 1998, at Radio City Music Hall and was broadcast by CBS television. A documentaries segment was telecast on PBS television. The ceremony was hosted by Rosie O'Donnell, who hosted a total of three times (1997, 1998, and 2000).

52nd Tony Awards
DateJune 7, 1998
LocationRadio City Music Hall, New York City
Hosted byRosie O'Donnell
Television/radio coverage
NetworkCBS
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This ceremony is notable for its Best Direction of a Play and Best Direction of a Musical winners both being female, the first time a female has won either award.[citation needed] The writer of the Best Play winner was also female, the second female winner of the award.[citation needed]

Ragtime had 13 nominations, the most of the night, and Ragtime, The Beauty Queen of Leenane and Cabaret each won four Tonys.

Eligibility

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Shows that opened on Broadway during the 1997–1998 season before April 30, 1998 are eligible.

The ceremony

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The opening number was "Broadway Divas", with Rosie O'Donnell and the Chicago dancers introducing: Patti LuPone ("Don't Cry for Me Argentina" from Evita); Jennifer Holliday ("And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls); and Betty Buckley ("Memory" from Cats).

Musicals represented:

Winners and nominees

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Winners are in bold

Best Play Best Musical
Best Revival of a Play Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
Best Book of a Musical Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Best Scenic Design Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design Best Orchestrations
Best Direction of a Play Best Direction of a Musical
Best Choreography

Special awards

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  • Regional Theater Tony Award
  • Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
    • Ben Edwards
    • Edward E. Colton
  • Tony Honor Winner
    • The International Theatre Institute of the United States

Multiple nominations and awards

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See also

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References

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  • "Year by Year – 1998". TonyAwards.com. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
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