Broadway revivals, ‘Liberation,’ John Lithgow win big at the Tony Awards, hosted by Pink

The Tony for best new play went to “Liberation,” about a consciousness-raising women’s group in 1970s Ohio, which also won the Pulitzer Prize for drama this year.

The prize for the best new play at the Tony Awards on Sunday went to “Liberation,” about a consciousness-raising women’s group in 1970s Ohio, which earlier this year also won the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

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Bess Wohl’s memory play collects stories from second-wave feminists from all walks of life as they tackle misogyny, racism and traditional gender roles. Wohl is only the fourth woman to win a best play Tony, joining Wendy Wasserstein, Yasmina Reza and Frances Goodrich.

“This is the honor of a lifetime,” said Wohl, who thanked her mom, daughters and female producers. “I want to honor women everywhere who have the courage to use their voice. And to all the girls out there: May you speak your truth, and may the world be wise enough to listen.” The win came after presenter Julia Louis-Dreyfus pretended to believe all the original plays this season were written by artificial intelligence.