| 9th Tony Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 27, 1955 |
| Location | Plaza Hotel New York City, New York |
| Hosted by | Frank Sinatra |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | NBC Radio Network |
The 9th Annual Tony Awards, presented by the American Theatre Wing, took place at the Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom on March 27, 1955.[1] It was broadcast on radio by the National Broadcasting Company. The presenter was Helen Hayes[1] and music was composed and presented by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.
Sources: Infoplease[2] BroadwayWorld[3]
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Play | The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes. Produced by Howard Erskine and Joseph Hayes. |
| Best Musical | The Pajama Game. Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Produced by Frederick Brisson, Robert Griffith, and Harold Prince. |
The following productions received multiple awards.