Overview

• Harvey Fierstein has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, recognizing his decades-long impact on Broadway.
• The award highlights Fierstein’s iconic works, including Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage Aux Folles, and Hairspray, as well as his advocacy for inclusivity in theatre.
• Fierstein has won four Tony Awards throughout his career and is known for his distinctive voice and memorable screen roles in films like Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day.
• The 78th Annual Tony Awards will take place on June 8, 2025, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, with nominations being announced on May 1.
• The American Theatre Wing and Broadway League praised Fierstein’s extraordinary legacy, joining a distinguished list of past Lifetime Achievement honorees such as Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury.