The Tony Awards, the most important theater prize, have been awarded in New York

The play “The Lehman Trilogy” was honored as the best new play. Lead actor Simon Russell Beale and director Sam Mendes were also recognized for their work in the work about the Lehman collapse. “A Strange Loop” was declared the best new musical of the year. It tells the story of a gay black usher who dreams of his own musical. Best Actress in a Musical went to Joaquina Kalukango for her role in “Paradise Square,” a play about Irish and black people in New York during the US Civil War. Myles Frost was honored as best actor for his portrayal of pop icon Michael Jackson in “MJ”. The Tony Awards are considered the most important theater prize in the USA.

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