The 70th Annual Tony Awards: 2016 dates for the diary...

Tom Millward
Tom Millward

Here are some important dates for the diary as confirmed by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing for the biggest night in Broadway's theatre calendar - The 70th Annual Tony Awards.

Thursday, 28 April 2016:
All Broadway productions in the 2015-2016 season, who officially open on or before this eligibility cut-off date (and meet all other requirements) can be considered for nominations.

Tuesday, 3 May 2016:
The nominations for the 70th Annual Tony Awards will be announced at the Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel.

Sunday, 12 June 2016:
The ceremony for the 70th Annual Tony Awards will take place at the Beacon Theatre. Continuing the tradition, CBS will broadcast the three-hour event live, as it has done since 1978.

- by Tom Millward

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