Brooklyn College faculty, alumni win honors at the Tonys
Brooklyn College enjoyed a memorable night at the 2021 Tony Awards as a faculty member and other members of the extended Brooklyn College family were honored at the ceremony on Sept. 26.
Associate Professor for Performance Justin Townsend won the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for his work on Moulin Rouge! The celebrated musical walked away with a total of 10 Tony Awards, including the coveted Tony Award for Best Musical.
Brooklyn College alumnus Woodie King Jr. ’99, who graduated with his M.F.A in theater with a concentration in directing, received an honorary Tony Award for excellence in theater.