Name the writer of The History Boys, winner of the 2006 Tony award for best play?
The History Boys (film) The History Boys (film) The History Boys is a 2006 British comedy-drama film adapted by Alan Bennett from his play of the same name, which won the 2005 Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. It was directed by Nicholas Hytner, who directed the original production at the Royal National Theatre in London, and features the original cast of the play. The school scenes were filmed in Watford in two schools, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls. The film uses the uniform of Watford Boys. Locations in Elland
Tony Award for Best Play Tony Award for Best Play The Tony Award for Best Play (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theatre, including musical theatre, honoring productions on Broadway in New York City. There was no award in the Tonys' first year. "All My Sons" has been incorrectly categorized as the Best Play of 1947, but it won the Best Author award for Arthur Miller. The following year "Mister Roberts" received the first Tony Award as Best Play. The award goes to the authors and the producers of the play. Legend:<br> <nowiki>†</nowiki>