The 65th Annual Tony Awards was held on June 12, 2011 to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2010–2011 season. They were held at the Beacon Theatre, ending a fourteen-year tradition of holding the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall. The Awards ceremony was broadcast live on CBS and was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. The award nominations were announced on May 3, 2011. The ceremony received extremely positive reviews from critics, with many citing it as a major improvement over the previous year. Numerous critics credited host Neil Patrick Harris with the success of the production, with one critic calling him "America's next great awards host."
| Date | June 12, 2011 |
| Location | Beacon Theatre |
| Hosted by | Neil Patrick Harris |
| Most awards | The Book of Mormon (9) |
| Most nominations | The Book of Mormon (14) |
| Official website | [tonyawards.com] |
| Network | CBS |
| Viewership | 6.9 million |
| Produced by | Neil Patrick Harris, Ricky Kirshner, Glenn Weiss |
| Directed by | Glenn Weiss |
About 2011 Tony Awards
65th celebration of the achievements in Broadway productions which saw The Book of Mormon take home the most awards (9) after earning 14 nominations.
Achievement of 2011 Tony Awards
It was the first year the celebration was held at the Beacon Theatre, marking a 14-year tradition at Radio City Music Hall.
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