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A Recap of the 73rd Annual Tony Awards

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  One of my favorite annual traditions is by far the American Theatre Wing's annual Tony Awards ceremony. I spend the entire year tracking the races and devoting my time to each of the new shows that opens on Broadway each season. I do not measure my year from January-December, but by Broadway season to Broadway season. This begins from the moment the first show of the season opens until the moment the annual Tony Awards ceremony ends. The 2018/2019 Broadway season ran through all of the types of shows. Some were good, some were bad, and some were even life affirming. I love the Tony Awards because not only do we get to honor all of our favorite shows and performers of the season, but we get to celebrate them through nominations, wins, and a wonderful show. This year, Hadestown led the pack, pulling in 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. They were followed by The Ferryman , who picked up 4 Tony Awards, including Best Play. Also winning big was the new revival of Rodgers and Hamm...