The 26 Best Tony Awards Looks of All Time
The 26 Best Tony Awards Looks of All Time
Each awards show has its own distinct flavor. The Emmys used to more casual, but are slowly being infected with prestige; at the Golden Globes, stars are already waist-deep awards season campaign; the Oscars are when things really get serious. When the Tonys come around, though, an entirely different slate of awards bait is vying for recognition, and the usual Hollywood crew meets up with the parallel-if more melodramatic and musical-theater scene. And on the red carpet, they bring a style all their own. Here, all the best looks from the Tony Awards, dating back to 1968.
1) 2018
Kerry Washington stuns in a skirted jumpsuit at the 2018 Tonys.
2) 2017
Cynthia Nixon rocks a sculptural pink dress at the 2017 awards.
3) 2016
Allison Williams wears a suit-jumpsuit combo, paired with black heels and a gray clutch.
4) 2013
Judith Light dons a stunning, long-sleeved gown.
5) 2011
Catherine Zeta-Jones wears a glittering red dress onstage at the 65th Annual Tony Awards.
6) 2010
Cate Blanchett rocks a metallic suit with a plunging neckline at the 2010 Tony Awards.
7) 2008
Whoopi Goldberg wears a high-low dress to host the 62nd Annual Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall.
8) 2005
Alongside Ethan Hawke, Angela Bassett takes the stage at Radio City Music Hall, wearing a strapless red gown.
9) 2004
Renee Zellweger and Nicole Kidman each nail their respective looks at the 58th Annual Tony Awards.
10) 2003
Marisa Tomei rocks a laced-up black gown at the 2003 Tony Awards.
11) 1999
Dame Judi Dench dons a timeless, sculptural gown at the 53rd Annual Tony Awards.
12) 1998
Actor couple Geoffrey Holder and Carmen de Lavallade opted for a classic tux and gold dress, respectively.
13) 1998
Alan Cumming holds his Tony, sporting a chic leather suit.
14) 1992
Carol Channing wears a flowing top and pants at the 46th Annual Tony Awards.
15) 1990
Joan Rivers goes Renaissance-chic with luxe fabrics and glittering jewels.
16) 1988
Madonna attends the Tony Awards after-party in a stunning floral cape.
17) 1987
Angela Lansbury rocks a longline jacket and sparkling gold dress at the 41st Annual Tony Awards.
18) 1987
Glenn Close dances with her brother at a Tonys after-party, while wearing a gorgeous white gown.
19) 1984
Raquel Welch dons a quintessential '80s dress for the 1984 awards ceremony.
20) 1983
Twiggy stepped out in a truly iconic look-complete with an equally iconic headband-for the 1983 Tonys.
21) 1983
Natalia Makarova commits to head-to-toe fringe at the 37th Annual Tony Awards.
22) 1981
At the 35th Annual Tony Awards after-party, Elizabeth Taylor does what Elizabeth Taylor does best: maximalism.
23) 1980
Cicely Tyson mixes prints for the Tony after-party at the Hilton.
24) 1979
Susan Sarandon drapes a blazer over her gown at the 33rd Annual Tony Awards.
25) 1968
Liza Minnelli wears a tiered green dress, accented with with daisy flourishes, at the 1968 Tony Awards.
26) 1968
Diahann Carroll wears a flouncy white gown to the 22nd annual awards ceremony.
When theater people dress up, they go all-in.