Bess Wohl’s play “Liberation” wins the Tony Award for Best Play, a first-time win for an American woman after nearly 40 years. Multiple outlets report that the production, which centers on a feminist group in the 1970s, takes home the top play honor. The Hollywood Reporter notes the win marks Wohl’s first Tony as well as a milestone for American female playwrights. It highlights that the play has already won the Pulitzer Prize, and frames the Tony as a continuation of its awards momentum.
The New York Times adds historical context, saying Wohl becomes the first American woman to win the Tony for Best Play since Wendy Wasserstein won for “The Heidi Chronicles” in 1989. Together, the reports present a consistent picture: “Liberation” is recognized as Best Play at the Tonys, Wohl is credited as the playwright, and the award also serves as a notable landmark for American women in the category.
