Synopsis

The Broadway season of 1960-1961 yielded a distinguished slate of nominees. Competing for the award for Best Play were *All the Way Home*, *Becket*, *The Devil's Advocate*, *The Hostage*, and, as announced during the televised ceremony, *A Taste of Honey*. The Best Musical category featured *Bye Bye Birdie*, *Do Re Mi*, and *Irma La Douce*.