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Tony
1[ toh-nee ]
noun
- one of a group of awards made annually by the American Theatre Wing, a professional school for the performing arts, for achievements in theatrical production and performance.
Tony
2[ toh-nee ]
noun
- a male given name, form of Anthony.
- a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
tony
3[ toh-nee ]
adjective
- high-toned; stylish:
a tony nightclub.
tony
1/ ˈtəʊnɪ /
adjective
- informal.stylish or distinctive; classy
Tony
2/ ˈtəʊnɪ /
noun
- any of several medallions awarded annually in the United States by a professional school for the performing arts for outstanding achievement in the theatre
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Example Sentences
Anyway, Zemo blames the Avengers for the death of his family—which is actually fair since Tony Stark created Ultron, though Tony did not intent to make him genocidal.
It comes from the same group that runs the large Tony and Joe’s in Georgetown’s waterfront.
Running for 212 performances, it earned Tony nominations for O’Shea and the director, stage and screen actress Geraldine Fitzgerald.
He said, “Tony just cares about people being happy and people having a good time.”
If you like a drink now and again, you might want to pour one out now for Tony.
Malaysian-based entrepreneur Tony Fernandes has turned AirAsia into the most successful low cost airline in southeast Asia.
Tony Shalhoub, Act One Sometimes you realize the power of a performance only when it remains in your mind many months later.
But I trusted Tony Robbins could sort me out on both fronts.
The feisty airline is the brainchild of entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, a Malaysian of Indian descent who also is a British citizen.
His explanation only diminishes the irresistible excitement we feel while watching Tony Perkins peer at Janet Leigh in her shower.
He thought so, at least, as he laughed and agreed with her, saying Tony was an unscrupulous rascal at the best of times.
She had left her chair, meaning to go indoors and prepare for supper before Tony actually arrived.
She gave details of the singular mood that had come upon her with the arrival of Tony, but Tom hardly heard her.
He was aware—by her silence chiefly—of the new distance between them, a distance the mention of Tony had emphasised.
Here was the strangeness of it: that he did not distrust Lettice, nor felt resentment against Tony.
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What is a Tony?
A Tony is an annual award given by the American Theatre Wing (ATW) for excellence in theater production.
The Tony award is a black statuette featuring a suspended medallion with the image of the comedy and tragedy mask and the winner’s name, category, and winning year engraved on it. The awards are given out at the Tony Awards ceremony, also known as the Tonys. The Tonys are a televised ceremonial event that features celebrity hosts, musical performances, and Broadway announcements. Typically, the event is seen as one of the most important nights in the theater industry because it gathers many of its most talented performers, directors, and production crews.
When are the Tonys?
The 2024 Tony Awards ceremony will take place on June 16.
More information and context on the Tonys
The Tonys began in 1947 when the ATW gave out awards at a dinner ceremony on April 6. The first event featured 11 categories and theatrical performances from Mickey Rooney, Herb Shriner, Ethel Waters, and others. The event was first televised in 1967 when the Broadway League joined the ATW to co-present the Tonys.
The event and awards are named after Antoinette Perry, the leader of the ATW during World War II. Perry, who went by the nickname Tony, led the ATW during the war as a theater director and philanthropist working to entertain and support the American armed forces overseas and domestically.
Modernly, the Tonys feature dozens of award categories, including Best Play, Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Revival of a Play. The Tonys now last about three hours and feature multiple musical and dramatic performances from Broadway and off-Broadway theater groups.
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How are Tonys discussed in real life?
The Tony awards are very important in the theater industry and are talked about frequently.
Oh my goodness, apparently I’ve been nominated for a Tony award. I can’t believe it. How rippingly thrilling.
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) April 29, 2014
Just touched down from my 3-day, restful getaway with @DavidBurtka. Back on the grid. Get this: I got nominated for a Tony Award! #Gaaah!
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) April 30, 2014
"The things that make you strong are the things that make you powerful!" Tony Award Winner @BenSPLATT 😭👏👍
— Rory O’Malley (@RoryOMalley) June 12, 2017
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The Tony awards are named after Antoinette Perry.
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