Qween Jean wins a Tony Award for her costume design for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” marking a historic milestone in the Tony Awards’ history. Multiple outlets report that Jean is the first openly transgender person to win a Tony Award, with coverage noting that previous Tony winners include non-binary performers but not an openly trans person. The New York Times and other sources cite show-related information indicating the win is for Best Costume Design of a Musical.
According to the reports, Jean’s Broadway work includes designing costumes for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and for “Liberation.” PinkNews and other coverage states she receives Tony nominations for both productions. Deadline and Rolling Stone also include remarks attributed to Jean, reflecting on broader social change, while The Mirror frames the moment as a first for the openly transgender community.
Overall, the sources align on the same event: Jean’s Tony win for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and her status as the first openly trans Tony Award winner.
