| Tony Award for Best Newcomer | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Newcomer | 
| Location | United States New York City | 
| Presented by | American Theatre Wing, The Broadway League | 
| Currently held by | June Lockhart for For Love or Money James Whitmore for Command Decision (1948) | 
| Website | TonyAwards.com | 
The Tony Award for Best Newcomer was an honor presented at the Tony Awards, a ceremony established in 1947 as the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre. The award was given to actors and actresses for quality debut roles in a Broadway play or musical. It was presented only once, to two performers, in 1948.[1]
Winners and nominees
  indicates the winner
1940s
| Year | Performer | Production | Character | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 2nd Tony Awards | |||
| June Lockhart | For Love or Money | Janet Blake | |
| James Whitmore | Command Decision | Tech Sergeant Harold Evans | 
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