‘Liberation’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ top Tony Awards

The awards honoured socially conscious works that explored feminism, antisemitism and US history, and celebrated LGBTQ culture

Bess Wohl’s play Liberation, a look at second-wave feminism, and musical Schmigadoon! earned the top prizes on Sunday at the 79th Tony Awards, the highest honours in American theatres.

The ceremony, held at Radio City Music Hall, reflected the political climate of President Donald Trump’s America, with host Pink taking a stand in support of transgender people and freedom of expression.

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