NEW YORK CITY: The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today that, based on the recommendation of the American Theatre Critics Association, The Muny—the common name for the Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis—will be the recipient of the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor, recognizing a regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally, is accompanied by a grant of $25,000, made possible by City National Bank’s generous support.
“We are thrilled to honor The Muny with this year’s Regional Theatre Tony Award,” said Jason Laks, president of the Broadway League, and Heather Hitchens, president & CEO of the American Theatre Wing, in a joint statement. “For over a century, The Muny has been a cultural cornerstone of St. Louis, producing first-class musicals in a setting unlike any other. With a deep commitment to accessibility, offering over 100,000 free tickets each season, and career development programs that nurture future theatre professionals, The Muny exemplifies the spirit of this award. We are proud to celebrate a beloved American institution dedicated to one of our nation’s most treasured art forms.”
The Muny, now entering its 107th season in St. Louis, is a nonprofit dedicated to producing exceptional musical theatre, accessible to all, continuing its remarkable tradition in Forest Park. As the nation’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre, The Muny welcomes more than 300,000 patrons each summer for seven world-class productions under the stars.
Other honorary awards given by the 78th Annual Tony Awards, to be held on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall, include the 2025 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, which will go to Great Performances, Michael Price, New 42, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts; the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, to be presented to Celia Keenan-Bolger; and the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, which will go to Harvey Fierstein.
Also announced already are special awards to the musicians who make up the band of the musical Buena Vista Social Club (Marco Paguia, music director, conductor/piano; David Oquendo, associate music director, fuitar; Renesito Avich, tres; Gustavo Schartz, bass; Javier Días, Román Diaz, and Mauricio Herrera, percussion; Jesus Ricardo, trumpet; Eddie Venegas, trombone; Hery Paz, woodwinds; Leonardo Reyna, piano); and to the illusions and technical effects team of Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Jamie Harrison, Chris Fisher, Gary Beestone, and Edward Pierce).
The Regional Theatre Tony Award is selected at the recommendation of the American Theatre Critics Association; a full list of previous honorees is here.
