 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (April 2017) |
| 52nd Tony Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 7, 1998 |
| Location | Radio City Music Hall, New York City |
| Hosted by | Rosie O'Donnell |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
The 52nd Annual Tony Awards ceremony was held on June 7, 1998, at Radio City Music Hall and was broadcast by CBS television. A documentaries segment was telecast on PBS television. The ceremony was hosted by Rosie O'Donnell, who hosted a total of three times (1997, 1998, and 2000).
This ceremony is notable for its Best Direction of a Play and Best Direction of a Musical winners both being female, the first time a female has won either award.[citation needed] The writer of the Best Play winner was also female, the second female winner of the award.[citation needed]
Ragtime had 13 nominations, the most of the night, and Ragtime, The Beauty Queen of Leenane and Cabaret each won four Tonys.