Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
| Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical | |
|---|---|
| Description | Best Book of a Musical |
| Location | United States New York City |
| Presented by | American Theatre Wing The Broadway League |
| Currently held by | Lin-Manuel Miranda for Hamilton (2016) |
| Website | TonyAwards.com |
The Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical is awarded to librettists of the spoken, non-sung dialogue, and storyline of a musical play. Eligibility is restricted to works with original narrative framework; plotless revues and revivals are ineligible. This award was originally called the Tony Award for Best Author, until musicals were split off from dramas.
Winners and nominees
indicates the winner
1940s
| Year | Author | Production |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 3rd Tony Awards | ||
| Samuel and Bella Spewack | Kiss Me, Kate |
1950s
| Year | Author | Production |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 4th Tony Awards | ||
| Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan | South Pacific | |
| 1951 – 1959 | — | |