| 8th Tony Awards | ||||
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| Date | March 28, 1954 | |||
| Location | Plaza Hotel New York City, New York | |||
| Hosted by | James Sauter | |||
| Television/radio coverage | ||||
| Network | NBC Radio Network | |||
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The8th Annual Tony Awards, presented by theAmerican Theatre Wing, took place at thePlaza Hotel Grand Ballroom on March 28, 1954. It was broadcast on radio by theNBC Radio Network. The Master of Ceremonies was James Sauter and the presenter wasHelen Hayes. Performers wereFrances Greer,Lucy Monroe,Russell Nype, Joseph Scandur, and Jean Swetland. Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.[1]
Source:Infoplease[2]
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Play | The Teahouse of the August Moon byJohn Patrick. Produced byMaurice Evans andGeorge Schaefer. |
| Outstanding Musical | Kismet. Book byCharles Lederer andLuther Davis, music byAlexander Borodin, adapted and with lyrics byRobert Wright andGeorge Forrest. Produced byCharles Lederer. |
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Director | Alfred Lunt,Ondine |
| Outstanding Choreographer | Michael Kidd,Can-Can |
| Scenic Designer | Peter Larkin,Ondine andThe Teahouse of the August Moon |
| Costume Designer | Richard Whorf,Ondine |
| Best Conductor | Louis Adrian,Kismet |
| Best Stage Technician | John Davis,Picnic, for constant good work as a theatre electrician. |
The following productions received multiple awards.