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By: Jun. 14, 2011
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Sutton Foster is the 2011 recipient of the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for the revival of ANYTHING GOES. Broadway Beat's Richie Ridge spoke with the star immediately following her acceptance about what winning the award means to her. Click below to catch up with Broadway's darling right after her big moment!

On Broadway, Foster has famously starred in Shrek (Tony nomination, Outer Critics Award), Young Frankenstein, The Drowsy Chaperone (Tony nomination, Ovation Award), Little Women (Tony nomination), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Astaire Awards), Les Misérables, Annie, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Grease. Off-Broadway: Trust (Second Stage), Anyone Can Whistle (City Center Encores!). Tours include The Will Rogers Follies, Les Misérables, Grease. U.S. solo concert tour: An Evening With Sutton Foster. Other concerts include They're Playing Our Song, Chess, Funny Girl (Actors' Fund benefits), and performances with Lincoln Center's American Songbook, Philly Pops, New York Pops, Café Carlyle, Feinstein's and Joe's Pub.

The Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards are bestowed annually on theatre professionals for distinguished achievement. The Tony is one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry and the annual telecast is considered one of the most prestigious programs on television. The 2011 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Marking 65 years of excellence on Broadway, The Tony Awards were broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre.

 







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