Tony Awards: Kenny Leon wins best director

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Tony Awards: Kenny Leon wins best director

The Atlanta-based artist won best director for "Raisin in the Sun."

Kenny Leon has some new gold to go with his sneakers.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 08: Clint Eastwood (R) presents Kenny Leon with the award for "A Raisin in the Sun" onstage during the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

Kenny Leon took a few minutes to chat on the red carpet. His revival of "A Raisin in the Sun" garnered five Tony nominations.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 08: Kenny Leon accepts the award for Best Direction of a Play for "A Raisin In The Sun" onstage during the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

Kenny Leon is preparing for the June 19 opening of "Holler if Ya Hear Me," but first come the Tony Awards and his nominations with "A Raisin in the Sun."

Kenny Leon (left) and Hugh Jackman, shown after the Atlanta screening of “Les Miserables” in 2013, could well run into each other at the Tony Awards on June 8. COURTESY OF TRUE COLORS THEATRE COMPANY

Kenny Leon attends 'A Raisin In The Sun' Broadway Opening Night at The Ethel Barrymore Theatre on April 3.

Director Kenny Leon’s Tony nomination is one of five received by his 2014 revival of “A Raisin in the Sun.” CONTRIBUTED BY LOUIS LANZANO / AP

Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actor Hugh Jackman returns to host “The 68th Annual Tony Awards” live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday.

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