Tony Readers Back Nathan Lane by 43% Over John Lithgow in 1 Category Split
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 8
Tony Readers Back Nathan Lane by 43% Over John Lithgow in 1 Category Split
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 8
Summary
Nearly 6,000 readers matched the 79th Tony Awards in seven of eight categories, breaking only on best leading actor in a play.
Nathan Lane drew 43% of the reader vote for “Death of a Salesman,” topping official winner John Lithgow of “Giant” at 36%, even as Lithgow claimed his third Tony.
Elsewhere, reader picks aligned with winners including “Schmigadoon!” for best musical, “Liberation” for best play and “Ragtime” for best musical revival.
“Death of a Salesman” still dominated the ceremony with six awards, while “Schmigadoon!,” “The Lost Boys” and “Ragtime” won four each.