The 2003 Best Leading Actress in a Play Tony went to Vanessa Redgrave. She received the award for her performance as Mary Cavan Tyrone in the revival production of A Long Day's Journey into Night.
The 2006 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play went to Cynthia Nixon. She received the award for her performance as Becca in Rabbit Hole.
The 2005 Best Leading Actress in a Play Tony went to Cherry Jones. She received the award for her performance as Sister Aloysius in Doubt.
The 2012 Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Play went to Nina Arianda. She received the award for her performance as Vanda in the play Venus in Fur.
The 2010 Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Tony went to Viola Davis. She received the award for her performance as Rose in the revival of Fences.
The 2003 Best Featured Actress in a Play Tony went to Michele Pawk. She received the award for her performance as Louise in Hollywood Arms.
The 2013 Tony for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a play went to Cicely Tyson. She received the award for her performance in The Trip to Bountiful.
The 2009 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play went to Marcia Gay Harden. She received the award for her performance as Veronica in God of Carnage.
The 2004 Best Leading Actress in a Play Tony went to Phylicia Rashad. She received the award for her performance as Lena Younger in the revival of A Raisin in the Sun.
Phylicia Rashad won the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for "A Raisin in the Sun." Idina Menzel won the Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for "Wicked."
The 2007 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Tony went to Julie White. She received the award for her performance as Diane in The Little Dog Laughed.
The 2015 Best Leading Actress in a Play Tony went to Dame Helen Mirren. She received the Tony for her performance as Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience.
The 2003 Best Leading Actor in a Play Tony went to Brian Dennehy. He received the award for his performance as James Tyrone in the revival production of A Long Day's Journey into Night.