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6th Tony Awards

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Date
  
March 30, 1952

Network
  
WOR,Mutual Network

Hosted by
  
Dean Martin

Location
  
Waldorf-Astoria HotelNew York City, New York

The 6th Annual Tony Awards, presented by the American Theatre Wing, took place at the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom, on March 30, 1952. It was broadcast on radio station WOR and the Mutual Network. The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in Broadway theatre.

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Ceremony

The presenter was Helen Hayes.

Performers were Odette Myrtil with her son Roger Adams; and Victor Borge.

Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.

Award winners

Source: InfoPlease

Special awards

  • Edward Kook , for his contributing to and encouraging the development of stage lighting and electronics
  • Judy Garland, for an important contribution to the revival of vaudeville through her recent stint at the Palace Theatre
  • Charles Boyer, for distinguished performance in Don Juan in Hell, thereby assisting in a new theatre trend

    • References

    6th Tony Awards Wikipedia
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