St. Louis venue The Muny to receive 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award
May 7 — The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today that, based on the recommendation of the American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association, The Muny (or The Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis) will be the recipient of the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor — recognizing a regional theater company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theater nationally — is accompanied by a grant of $25,000, made possible by City National Bank.
“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. “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.”
Now entering its 107th season in St. Louis, The Muny is a nonprofit committed to producing exceptional musical theatre that is accessible to all, while 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.
“We have had the unique privilege of enriching millions of lives over the past 107 years — often providing a first taste of the magic of live theatre,” said Muny President & CEO Kwofe Coleman. “It is gratifying to be recognized by our peers for the work we have done and will continue to do into the next century. We can’t wait to celebrate this tremendous honor with our subscribers, Muny Guarantors and patrons in a few short weeks.”
The Regional Theatre Tony Award, initially called the Special Tony Award for Regional Theatre, began when a committee of senior ATCA members pitched the idea to then-Tony-producer Alex Cohen. The first award was in 1976 to Arena Stage (Washington, DC). Each year since ATCA has involved its nationwide membership in a confidential process which leads to a recommendation to the Tony Committee. For an updated list of all winners, click here.
Additional coverage:
May 7, 2025 Tony Awards website
May 7, 2025 Broadway News (Ruthie Fierberg)
May 7, 2025 Muny website
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