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Transgender Costume Designer Wins Tony Award
Qween Jean, the costume designer for 'Cats: Jellicle Ball,' became the first openly trans woman to win a Tony Award. Her victory marks a significant milestone in the theater industry.
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That’s one for the history books: Qween Jean, whose costume design for Cats: The Jellicle Ball just won a Tony Award, is the first openly trans woman to every win a Tony Award. While several non-binary performers have won Tonys in the past, Qween Jean is the first trans winner. She could also
2026-06-07 23:04 UTC