Hopewell man wins Tony for ‘Best Direction of a Play’

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- The 78th annual Tony Awards were held Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m., recognizing and celebrating talent within musicals and theaters.

However, this year's show was different -- it featured Hopewell native Sam Pinkleton, whose play, "Oh, Mary!" was nominated for five Tony awards, according to the academy.

Hopewell native Sam Pinkleton at the Tony Awards. He won the Tony for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his work on "Oh, Mary!" (Photos: Kimberly Calos)

Hopewell native Sam Pinkleton at the Tony Awards. He won the Tony for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his work on "Oh, Mary!" (Photos: Kimberly Calos)

Hopewell native Sam Pinkleton at the Tony Awards. He won the Tony for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his work on "Oh, Mary!" (Photos: Kimberly Calos)

Hopewell native Sam Pinkleton at the Tony Awards. He won the Tony for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his work on "Oh, Mary!" (Photos: Kimberly Calos)

Hopewell native Sam Pinkleton at the Tony Awards. He won the Tony for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his work on "Oh, Mary!" (Photos: Kimberly Calos)

Hopewell native Sam Pinkleton at the Tony Awards. He won the Tony for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his work on "Oh, Mary!" (Photos: Kimberly Calos)

Hopewell native Sam Pinkleton at the Tony Awards. He won the Tony for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his work on "Oh, Mary!" (Photos: Kimberly Calos)

Pinkleton won the Tony Award for "Best Direction of a Play."

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8News spoke with Pinkleton prior to the Tony Awards. You can view that exclusive interview here.