| Tony Award for Best Director | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Director |
| Location | New York City |
| Presented by | American Theatre WingThe Broadway League |
| Currently held by | Elia Kazan forJ.B.(1959) |
| Website | TonyAwards.com |
TheTony Award for Best Director was one of the original 11 awards given in 1947 when the Tony Awards originated. The award was presented until 1960 when it was split into two categories:Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play andTony Award for Best Direction of a Musical.[1]
| Year | Director | Production |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 1st Tony Awards | ||
| Elia Kazan | All My Sons | |
| 1948 2nd Tony Awards | ||
| Joshua Logan | Mister Roberts | |
| 1949 3rd Tony Awards | ||
| Elia Kazan | Death of a Salesman |