The Tony Awards, formally known as the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, are presented annually to recognize excellence in Broadway theater.

Ray Bolger won the first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1947 for his performance in the musical "Where's Charley?"

Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's "You Can't Take It with You" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1937.

The Drama Desk Awards are presented annually by the Drama Desk, a New York City-based theater organization, to recognize excellence in Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway theater.

The Obie Awards are presented annually by the Village Voice to recognize excellence in Off-Broadway theater.

Laurence Olivier won the first Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in 1948 for his performance in the play "Richard III".

Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner's "My Fair Lady" won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1956.

Mary Martin won the first Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1947 for her performance in the musical "Annie Get Your Gun".

Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1949.

The Outer Critics Circle Awards are presented annually by the Outer Critics Circle, a New York City-based theater organization, to recognize excellence in Broadway and Off-Broadway theater.

Peggy Ashcroft won the first Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in 1948 for her performance in the play "The Heiress".

Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart's "Hello, Dolly!" won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1965.

Fredric March won the first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1947 for his performance in the play "Years Ago".

Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1962.

The Lucille Lortel Awards are presented annually by the Lucille Lortel Foundation to recognize excellence in Off-Broadway theater.