| 51st Tony Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 1, 1997 |
| Location | Radio City Music Hall, New York City, New York |
| Hosted by | Rosie O'Donnell |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
The 51st Annual Tony Awards was broadcast by CBS from Radio City Music Hall on June 1, 1997. "Launching the Tonys" was telecast on PBS television. The event was hosted by Rosie O'Donnell. The awards ceremony moved away from Broadway for the first time in 30 years. As Radio City Music Hall is much larger than any Broadway theater, this allowed members of the general public to attend the ceremony.[1]
Chicago won six awards, the most of the night, including Best Revival of a Musical. Jonathan Tunick's win for Titanic made him the seventh person to become an EGOT winner.[not verified in body]