The 13th Tony Awards were presented on April 12, 1959, at the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The ceremony, hosted by Bud Collyer, recognized achievements in Broadway productions during the 1958-1959 season. Established in 1947, the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, are among the most prestigious accolades for live theatre in the United States.
Key winners at the 13th annual ceremony included:
- Best Play: J.B. by Archibald MacLeish
- Best Musical: Redhead
- Best Actor in a Play: Jason Robards Jr. for The Disenchanted
- Best Actress in a Play: Gertrude Berg for A Majority of One
- Best Actor in a Musical: Richard Kiley for Redhead
- Best Actress in a Musical: Gwen Verdon for Redhead
Other notable awards included Best Director (Elia Kazan for J.B.) and Best Choreography (Bob Fosse for Redhead). The ceremony continued the tradition of honoring the diverse talent and artistic contributions across various categories in Broadway theatre, solidifying its place as a significant event in the theatrical calendar.