[3] Of the ceremony's most winning productions, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Fun Home each won five Tony Awards in the play and musical categories, respectively.

[3] This is the first year that a new Tony Award was given for Excellence in Theatre Education (presented by Carnegie Mellon University).

The award was presented to an educator who demonstrates "a positive impact on the lives of students, advancing the theatre profession and a commitment to excellence.

[11] The Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre award recipients are: Adrian Bryan-Brown (press agent), Gene O'Donovan (Hudson Scenic Studio founder), and Arnold Abramson (scenery designer and painter).

[13] John Cameron Mitchell received the Special Tony Award for his return to Hedwig and the Angry Inch.