5th Tony Awards

5th Tony Awards
DateMarch 25, 1951
LocationWaldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York City, New York
Hosted byJames Sauter
Television/radio coverage
NetworkWOR,
Mutual Network
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The 5th Annual Tony Awards were held on March 25, 1951, at the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom and broadcast on radio station WOR and the Mutual Network. The Master of Ceremonies was James Sauter and the presenters were Mrs. Martin Beck and Ilka Chase.[1]

Performers: Barbara Ashley, Arthur Blake, Eugene Conley, Nancy Donovan, Joan Edwards, Dorothy Greener, Juanita Hall, Celeste Holm, Lois Hunt, Anne Jeffreys, Lucy Monroe, Herb Shriner.

Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.

  1. ^ "DOLLS,' 'TATTOO' GET PERRY PRIZES; Hit Musical and Play Sweep 'Tonys' for Contributions to Current Drama Season Robert Alda Cited Special Plaque to Ruth Green". The New York Times. March 26, 1951.