How many Tony awards did Jersey Boys win in 2006?
Despite the carping about jukebox musicals and a contest that seemed to gain heat by the minute, “Jersey Boys,” the surprise hit about the Four Seasons as told through their songs, won the big prize — best musical — at last night’s Tony Awards, as well as three more, including best actor for John Lloyd Young and, in one of the night’s several upsets, best featured actor for Christian Hoff. “On behalf of the entire and most jubilant ‘Jersey Boys’ family, our profound thanks for this honor,” said Michael David, president of Dodger Theatricals, a producer of the musical. Mr. David also thanked the three living members of the Four Seasons, onstage with him, who “actually lived the story we told.” “Many of you fought in the trenches with us this season fighting for your own dreams,” Mr. David said to the audience. “We are most happy.” The show’s main competitor, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a postmodern love letter to musicals of the 1920’s that began as a skit at a bachelor party in Toronto, di
At the 2006 Tony awards, the musical Jersey Boys took awards in Best Musical, Best Actor, Best Featured Actor, and Best Lighting Design. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
