Ep 1. The 41st Annual Tony Awards

The 41st Annual Tony Awards ceremony was a prestigious event highlighting the best of the Broadway theater season of 1986-1987. The event was hosted by Angela Lansbury, who also won the award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in "Mame." The opening number of the show featured the cast of "Starlight Express" performing on roller skates.

Throughout the evening, awards were presented to the most outstanding productions, performers, and creative teams on Broadway. "Les Miserables" dominated the night, taking home eight awards, including Best Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Michael Maguire, and Best Direction of a Musical for Trevor Nunn and John Caird. The production's iconic "One Day More" performance was also a highlight of the evening.

Other notable winners included Linda Ronstadt for her performance in "The Pirates of Penzance," James Earl Jones for his role in "Fences," and "Me and My Girl" for Best Choreography. A special Tony Award was also given to James H. McKenzie, founder and chairman of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, for his contributions to theater education.

In addition to the awards, the ceremony featured memorable performances from some of Broadway's biggest shows, including "The Phantom of the Opera," "Anything Goes," and "Into the Woods." The night concluded with a rousing performance from the cast of "Les Miserables" singing "Do You Hear the People Sing?"

Overall, the 41st Annual Tony Awards showcased the creative and artistic excellence of the Broadway theater season of 1986-1987, celebrating the best performances, productions, and achievements of the year.