Tony Awards: Apple EGOT, Death of a Salesman Wins Six
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- Death of a Salesman won six Tony Awards, including best revival of a play, at the 79th Tony Awards.
- Scott Rudin was omitted from acceptance speeches despite his role as producer of "Death of a Salesman," reflecting ongoing industry backlash.
- Schmigadoon! earned best musical, and composer Cinco Paul noted only six new musicals were produced this season, highlighting Broadway’s financial strain.
- Bess Wohl became the first female playwright in 38 years to win the Tony for best play with "Liberation."
- Apple became the fastest streaming service to achieve an EGOT by producing "Schmigadoon!".
Why it matters: Broadway’s financial woes are underscored by the high costs of new productions, while Apple’s EGOT milestone shows streaming platforms can now dominate traditional theater accolades.
