Qween Jean, who won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for her work on Cats: The Jellicle Ball, has become the first openly trans person to win in her category. The Costume Designer and LGBTQ+ rights activist was nominated for two Tony Awards at the 79th annual ceremony. Jean won the Tony for Best Costume Design of a Musical, beating out Linda Cho for Ragtime and Schmigadoon!, Ryan park …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55PM on June 7, 2026