36th Tony Awards

The 36th Annual Tony Awards was broadcast by CBS television on June 6, 1982, from the Imperial Theatre. The host was Tony Randall.

Eligibility

Shows that opened on Broadway during the 1981–1982 season before May 10, 1982 are eligible.
;Original plays

Agnes of God
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, [Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (play)|Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean]
Crimes of the Heart
The Curse of an Aching Heart
The Dresser
Duet for One
Einstein and the Polar Bear
Eminent Domain
Grown Ups
The Hothouse
Kingdoms
The Life and Adventures of [Nicholas Nickleby (play)|The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby]
Mass Appeal
"Master Harold"...and the Boys
Ned and Jack
Scenes and Revelations
Solomon's Child
Special Occasions
The Supporting Cast
A Talent for Murder
Wally's Cafe
The West Side Waltz
The World of Sholom Aleichem

;Original musicals

;Play revivals

;Musical revivals

Presenters: Lucie Arnaz, Milton Berle, Victor Borge, Pam Dawber, Lillian Gish, Marvin Hamlisch, Lena Horne, Beth Howland, Robert Goulet, James Earl Jones, Swoosie Kurtz, Michele Lee, Hal Linden, Ann Miller, Robert Preston, Jason Robards, Ginger Rogers, Gary Sandy, Ben Vereen.
Some of Broadway's theatres were being demolished thus the theme was to celebrate a great Broadway theatre, the Imperial. "The Imperial Medley" featured songs from Rose Marie; Oh, Kay!; Jubilee; Leave It to Me; On Your Toes; Between the Devil; Annie [Get Your Gun (musical)|Annie Get Your Gun]; Miss Liberty; Call Me Madam; The Most Happy Fella; Fiddler on the Roof; The New Moon; Silk Stockings; Wish You Were Here; The Laugh Parade; Carnival; They're Playing Our Song; Oliver!; and Pippin.
Musicals represented:

''Winners are in bold ''

These productions had multiple nominations:

The following productions received multiple awards.