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Franz Allers 1961 Tony Award from ''Camelot'' for Best Musical Direction. Award medal shows the contrasting tragedy/comedy faces of the stage, around which reads ''Antoinette Perry Award''. Medal reverse is custom engraved for Allers within an ivy wreath design, ''The American / Theatre Wing / Presents To / FRANZ ALLERS / This Award For Musical Direction Of / 'Camelot' / 1961''. Richard Burton and Julie Andrews starred in ''Camelot'', which achieved considerable success after Ed Sullivan promoted it on his eponymous show. JFK was such a fan that he often listened to a recording of the play at the White House. It was nominated for 5 Tonys in 1961 and won 4 including Best Actor for Richard Burton. Silver medal measures 3'' in diameter. Sterling silver mark of ''STER.'' appears on the rim. Some tarnishing and light scratching, overall in very good condition.
Tony Award for ''Camelot'' in 1961 -- Awarded to Franz Allers for Best Musical Direction
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