Scott Rudin Wins 1 Tony for 'Death of a Salesman' Revival as 2021 Bullying Claims Resurface
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Updated · The Independent · Jun 8
Scott Rudin Wins 1 Tony for 'Death of a Salesman' Revival as 2021 Bullying Claims Resurface
3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Jun 8
Summary
Scott Rudin, 67, won best revival of a play at Sunday’s 79th Tony Awards as lead producer of “Death of a Salesman,” reigniting backlash over his return to Broadway.
Six Tonys for the production sharpened the reaction: Rudin did not attend, and presenter Nathan Lane accepted without mentioning him onstage, prompting criticism across X and Instagram.
2021 allegations had driven Rudin out of Broadway and Hollywood after former employees accused him of bullying, verbal abuse, sexism and throwing objects at staff; he apologized and said he would step back.
2025 marked his comeback after producing “Little Bear Ridge Road” and telling the New York Times he had gained “a lot more self-control,” while Laurie Metcalf publicly argued he deserved a chance at rehabilitation.