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‘Liberation,’ About a Consciousness-Raising Women’s Group in the 1970s, Wins the Tony Award for Best New Play
Bess Wohl’s drama beat three acclaimed rivals, and it won after closing in February, according to Tony voters.
- On Sunday, June 7, 2026, playwright Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' captured the Tony Award for Best Play in New York. Directed by Whitney White, the production secured the top honor despite closing its Broadway run in February.
- Recreating a 1970s women's consciousness-raising group in Ohio, the Pulitzer-winning drama explores grassroots activism. It examines the generation before Wohl, addressing themes of gender equality and class.
- With this win, Wohl became only the second American woman to secure the Tony for Best Play in nearly 40 years. The play received five nominations, including recognition for actresses Betsy Aidem and Susannah Flood.
- The season generated $1.91 billion in grosses, as Ragtime took best musical revival and John Lithgow won best leading actor for Giant. These works tackled themes including antisemitism and race.
- Announced for a 2027 London run, 'Liberation' continues to resonate as the industry addresses contemporary societal fractures. The production's recognition reflects the continued relevance of the 1970s movement.
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Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards
“Schmigadoon!,” an adaptation of an Apple TV series that gently mocks big, brassy Broadway shows, won the best new musical Tony Award on a night when actor John Lithgow and playwright Bess Wohl made history.
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‘Liberation’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ top Tony Awards
Bess Wohl’s play Liberation, a look at second-wave feminism, and musical Schmigadoon! earned the top prizes on Sunday at the 79th Tony Awards, the highest honours in American theatres.The ceremony, held at Radio City Music Hall, reflected the political climate of President Donald Trump’s America, with host Pink taking a stand in support of transgender...
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