At 80, John Lithgow Becomes Oldest Winner Of Tony Award For Lead Actor In A Play, 53 Years After First Win
Deadline • 6/8/2026
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- 2026-06-08At 80, John Lithgow Becomes Oldest Winner Of Tony Award For Lead Actor In A Play, 53 Years After First Win (current)
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