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Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
...| Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Book of a Musical |
| Location | United States New York City |
| Presented by | American Theatre Wing The Broadway League |
| Currently held by | David Lindsay-Abaire for Kimberly Akimbo (2023) |
| Website | TonyAwards.com |
The Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical is awarded to librettists of the spoken, non-sung dialogue, and storyline of a musical play. Eligibility is restricted to works with original narrative framework; plotless revues and revivals are ineligible. This award was originally called the Tony Award for Best Author, until musicals were split off from dramas.
Winners and nominees
indicates the winner
1940s
| Year | Production | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 (3rd) | ||
| Kiss Me, Kate | Bella and Samuel Spewack |
1950s
| Year | Production | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 (4th) | ||
| South Pacific | Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan |