Liberation Triumphs in Best Play as Death of a Salesman Dominates Tonys

Live Tony Awards updates: 'Liberation' wins Best Play, the first American woman–written Best Play winner since 1989; Broadway revival of 'Death of a Salesman' takes five early trophies (direction for Joe Mantello, acting for Laurie Metcalf, plus sound, lighting and scenic design); John Lithgow wins Best Actor in a Play for 'Giant'; 'Schmigadoon!' earns major musical prizes (book, score, orchestrations); Qween Jean makes Tony history with Best Costume Design for 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' and Cats also wins Best Direction of Musical; Shoshana Bean wins Best Featured Actress in a Musical for 'The Lost Boys'; Pink hosts and the CBS broadcast runs to 11 p.m. ET (streaming on Paramount+).