1998 Tony Awards ceremonies-Taymor 1st woman to win for directing a musical
NYP98060803 - 8 JUNE 1998 - NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA: 1998 Tony Award winner Julie Taymor became the first woman in the 52 year history of the awards ceremonies to win for "Direction of a Musical" (The Lion King). Ms. Taymor also won for her work on the shows costumes at the 52nd annual Tony Awards ceremonies held June 7th at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. UPI ep/Ezio Petersen
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