The first woman to win best direction of a musical was Julie Taymor for The Lion King in 1998, 51 years after the first Tony award ceremony. Diane Paulus was the last women to win for Pippin in 2013.

“Jim Nantz saying that kids being held up like lions from The Lion King is a beautiful moment and sounding like he was tearing up only for Tony Romo to try and sing Circle of Life might be a top ...

Since the North American tour launched in April 2002, The Lion King has welcomed over 23 ... the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical, remains actively involved in ...