‘Cats: Jellicle Ball’ Costume Designer Qween Jean Becomes First Openly Trans Tony Award Winner

That’s 1 for nan history books: Qween Jean, whose costume creation for Cats: The Jellicle Ball conscionable won a Tony Award, is nan first openly trans female to each triumph a Tony Award.

While respective non-binary performers person won Tonys successful nan past, Qween Jean is nan first trans winner. She could besides make people different Tony rarity later tonight: She’s nominated successful a 2nd category: Best Costume Design for a Play for her activity connected Liberation.

Taking nan shape successful a ruffled lavender gown, Qween Jean sewage nan night’s shot rolling pinch a shouted “Happy Pride!”

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