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Simon wins first Tony for Big River and Biloxi Blues
Neil Simon secures his first Tony Award for best play as Biloxi Blues and Big River lead the 39th Tony Awards. Big River dominates with seven prizes including best musical and best score for Roger Miller. Derek Jacobi and Stockard Channing win acting honors in separate plays. All awards honor the 1984-85 Broadway season.
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New York
Neil Simon
Great White Way
Simon
Biloxi
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Mark Twain
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Shubert Theater
Ron Richardson
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Des McAnuff
Heidi Landesman
Richard Rydell
Derek Jacobi
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Royal Shakespeare Company