Tony Award / Best Theater Event
Since 2001, when the will Tony awards the prize for the Best Theater Event (Best Special Theatrical Event) awarded. The category came about because of a dispute because 2000 won Contact for Best Musical , but the show used pre-recorded music and had no vocals. In 1999 and 2000 a special tone was given as the Special Tony Award For a Live Theatrical Presentation . In 2004, 2006 and 2008 no prize was awarded in this category.