Perhaps the most important moment of The Tony Awards occurred when Terrence McNally received his lifetime achievement award. No one wanted to hear him. His infirmity cut into time for commercials, but he reminded us that the theatre has always been a place for rebels, outcasts, and truth-seekers. “The world needs artists more than ever to remind us what truth and beauty and kindness really are,” he stated.

Follow this link to see his whole speech: https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay/VIDEO-Legendary-Playwright-Librettist-Terrence-McNally-Accepted-his-2019-Lifetime-Achievement-Award-at-the-Tony-Awards-20190609