7th Tony Awards

The 7th Annual Tony Awards, presented by the American Theatre Wing, took place at the Waldorf-Astoria Starlight Ballroom on March 29, 1953. The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in Broadway theatre. The event was broadcast on radio by the National Broadcasting Company. The presenter was Faye Emerson. Music was by Meyer Davis and his Orchestra.

Award winners
Source:Infoplease

Special awards

 * Beatrice Lillie, for An Evening with Beatrice Lillie.
 * Danny Kaye, for heading a variety bill at the Palace Theatre.
 * Equity Community Theatre.

Multiple nominations and awards
The following productions received multiple awards.


 * 5 wins: Wonderful Town
 * 2 wins: The Crucible, Hazel Flagg and Wish You Were Here