Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness, Sutton Foster to Receive Special Tony Awards

Trio honored for their commitment to theater

Jackman, Furness to get special Tony Award for philanthropy

The Tony Awards are given out each year to celebrate the best of Broadway theater. This year, three special Tony Awards will be given to Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness, and Sutton Foster. Jackman and Furness will receive the Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre, which is given to individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the theater community. Jackman is a two-time Tony winner who has starred in such Broadway shows as "The Boy from Oz," "The Music Man," and "Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway." Furness is a Tony-nominated actress who has starred in such Broadway shows as "All My Sons" and "A Steady Rain." Foster will receive the Isabelle Stevenson Award, which is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the theater community through their philanthropy. Foster is a two-time Tony winner who has starred in such Broadway shows as "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Anything Goes," and "Violet." The Tony Awards will be presented on June 12, 2023, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Jackman and Furness' philanthropic work

Jackman and Furness are longtime supporters of the theater community. They have donated millions of dollars to theater organizations, including the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Roundabout Theatre Company. They have also helped to raise awareness of the importance of theater education. In 2018, Jackman and Furness founded the Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness Fund at the Australia Council for the Arts. The fund supports emerging Australian artists in the fields of theater, dance, music, and opera.

Foster's philanthropic work

Foster is also a dedicated supporter of the theater community. She has donated her time and money to a number of theater organizations, including the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Roundabout Theatre Company. She has also helped to raise awareness of the importance of theater education. In 2016, Foster founded the Sutton Foster Foundation. The foundation supports young people who are pursuing a career in the theater. The foundation provides scholarships, grants, and mentorship opportunities.

The Tony Awards

The Tony Awards are the highest honor in American theater. The awards are given out each year to recognize the best of Broadway theater. The Tony Awards are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. The Tony Awards were first presented in 1947. The awards are named after Antoinette Perry, a Broadway actress and director who was a founder of the American Theatre Wing. The Tony Awards are considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry. The awards are often referred to as the "Oscars of Broadway."