The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Tony Award will be named May 16, the same day the 2006 Tony Award nominations are announced live at the New York Public Library. In other 2006 Tony Awards news: The Meet the Nominees Press Reception, which allows journalists a chance to chat with the 2006 Tony nominees, will be held May 17 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. And, the Tony Nominees Luncheon, a private gathering for all 2006 nominees, is set for May 25 at the Rainbow Room.
The 2006 Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS-TV on June 11, from 8-11 PM ET.
Visit www.TonyAwards.com for more information.