Tony Awards: Every Best Musical Winner Since 1949
Since 1949, the Tony Awards have recognized an array of remarkable shows with the coveted title of Best Musical. Show-stopping classics from Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables to contemporary toe-tappers such as Rent, The Book of Mormon and Hamilton have won the Broadway honor over the years.
Most recently, Maybe Happy Ending won the trophy at the 2024 Tony Awards.
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