Theatre Trivia Tweet: Tony Is/Was?

The person for whom the Tony is named is in the center of this picture wearing a dark dress.

Who is the pretigious Tony named after?

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The Tony, which is given for outstanding work on Broadway, is named after theatre actress, director and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing (ATW) Antoinette Perry. The ATW ran Stage Door Canteens during World War II. They offered entertainment to servicemen in several American cities.