This Is What the 1996 Tony Awards Looked Like

On June 2, 1996, stars descended on New York City's Majestic Theatre for the 50th Annual Tony Awards. The night was led by Best Actress in a Musical Winner Donna Murphy (The King and I), Best Actor in a Musical Winner Nathan Lane (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum), Best Actress in a Play Winner Zoe Caldwell (Master Class), and Best Actor in a Play winner George Grizzard (A Delicate Balance). With this year's ceremony fast approaching, see photos from over two decades prior, ahead.