The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today that they will present the 2025 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry including Great Performances on PBS along with Michael Price, New 42, and The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
For more than 50 years on PBS, Great Performances has provided an unparalleled showcase of the best in all genres of the performing arts, serving as America’s most prestigious and enduring broadcaster of cultural programming. Showcasing a diverse range of artists from around the world, the series has earned 67 Emmy Awards and six Peabody Awards. The Great Performances website and YouTube channel host exclusive videos, interviews, and more.
“We are honored to receive this award,” said Great Performances Executive Producer David Horn. “After more than 52 years of providing accessible, high-quality performing arts programming, we are sincerely grateful to be recognized for our contribution to the many artists and artistic works we have showcased over these many years.”
“Our Tony Honors recognize the fact that there are a multitude of people and organizations working behind the scenes who contribute to great theatre, making the journey from page to stage, beyond our traditional categories,” said Jason Laks, President of the Broadway League and Heather Hitchens, President & CEO of the American Theatre Wing. “We are thrilled to celebrate these behind the scenes heroes on Broadway’s biggest night.”
The Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre were established in 1990 and are awarded annually to institutions, individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theatre, but are not eligible in any of the established Tony Award categories.