Being a MASSIVE fan of musicals, I bring you my favourite picks from the TONY Awards Red Carpet Dresses...
The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards® were established in 1947 when the Wing launched an awards program to celebrate excellence in the theatre.
Named for Antoinette Perry, an actress, director, producer, and the dynamic wartime leader of the American Theatre Wing who had recently passed away, the Tony Awards made their official debut at a dinner in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria hotel on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947. Vera Allen, Perry's successor as chairwoman of the Wing, presided over an evening that included dining, dancing, and a program of entertainment. The dress code was black tie optional, and the performers who took to the stage included Mickey Rooney, Herb Shriner, Ethel Waters, and David Wayne. Eleven Tonys were presented in seven categories, and there were eight special awards, including one for Vincent Sardi, proprietor of the eponymous eatery on West 44th Street. Big winners that night included José Ferrer, Arthur Miller, Helen Hayes, Ingrid Bergman, Patricia Neal, Elia Kazan and Agnes de Mille.
Catherine Zeta Jones won Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her role in A Little Night Music, and her dress was certainly a winner for me. Aside from her heavy make-up and embarrassing tribute to her husband (I can't really say much more than that as I blubbed my way through my own acceptance speech at my Am Dram awards last year!) I thought her dress was beautiful. Her light blue strapless Atelier Versace gown had an amazing ruched bodice which was decorated with shimmering beads with the chiffon floaty train providing a soft contrast to the structured bodice. 
Idina Menzel, one of my all-time favourite musical idols, choose an interesting look with a Carolina Herrera navy and white strapless dress. This dress wasn't such a hit with the fashion critics, but I for one like it. It has a hint of vintage about it but without looking old-fashioned. 
Katie Holmes kept it simple in a Giorgio Armani Privé smoke grey strapless silk chiffon evening gown, with her touselled hair I thought she had an understated elegance about her! I love the colour and will be looking for something similar to this for The Dress Boutique.
My absolute favourite dress of the evening was Lucy Liu's gorgeous Marchesa Fall 2010 blush strapless tulle gown with sculpted hand embroidered bodice. Following the 'Nude' trend we saw at the Oscars earlier in the year, this palest pink colour looked just stunning with her porcelain skin tone and from the smile on her face she looks comfortable and confident.
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