NEW YORK—When effervescent actress Ali Stroker came onstage to accept her historic trophy as the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony, it wasn’t just the feel-good moment of the night. The crowd jumped to its feet in unison as Stroker, who won best featured actress in a musical for a sexy, saucy performance as Ado Annie in Oklahoma! Director Rachel Chavkin won her own Tony, as did Mitchell for best score. In all, Hadestown won eight Tonys. “I wish I wasn’t the only woman directing a musical on Broadway this season,” she said.

Source: thestar June 10, 2019 10:07 UTC