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Lithgow won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s poignant drama “Giant,” directed by Nicholas Hytner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She also paid tribute to her fellow nominees - Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Susannah Flood and Kelli O'Hara - and joked: "Would someone like to write a play for five women? We are quite bankable."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

His first Tony win came for best featured actor in a play for his 1972 Broadway debut in “The Changing Room.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For so long, it looked as though Robinson would never play for England again, certainly under this regime.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I wondered if she was going to ask me to play for Sunday services.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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