The actress Kara Young stood surrounded by admirers inside David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center around 1 a.m. on Monday morning, fielding a swarm of well-wishers after winning her first Tony Award, for featured actress in the comedy “Purlie Victorious.” Her older brother hovered close by and periodically fanned out the train of her lime chiffon dress.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, the 39-year-old playwright who penned the night’s best play revival, the searing family drama “Appropriate” — and a fellow first-time Tony winner — was next in line to compliment Ms. Young and her gown from the designer Bibhu Mohapatra.
“This is a forever iconic Tonys look,” Mr. Jacobs-Jenkins told the actress.
“When we’re like 70 years old, they’re going to show you in this.”
Persons:
Kara Young, David Geffen, Tony, ”, Branden Jacobs, Jenkins, —, Ms, Young, Bibhu Mohapatra, Mr, Jacobs, “
Organizations:
David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center