Ten Tonys for Billy Elliot at the 2009 Tony Awards

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Aside from winning the Tony for Best Musical, the stage adaptation of the film Billy Elliot won Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for actors David Alvarez, Kiril Kulish and Trent Kowalik, plus other wins in other categories for a total of ten Tonys.

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The indomitable Angela Lansbury accepts the Tony for best performance by a featured actress in a play for ‘Blithe Spirit.’

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Playing Anita in the historic revival of West Side story, Karen Olivo accepts the award for best performance by a featured actress in a musical.

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The gorgeous Liza Minnelli gleefully holds her Tony for Best Special Theatrical Event for her show ‘Liza’s at The Palace.’

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How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris hosted the live show at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on 07 June 2009. To read the list of winners, please visit the Tony Awards site.
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