Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play goes to John Lithgow.

John Lithgow brings monstrous intensity to his portrayal of Roald Dahl in "Giant".

Sunday saw John Lithgow take home the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, his third such honor, for his portrayal in "Giant", a production of Mark Rosenblatt's drama about Roald Dahl.

Nicholas Hytner's direction brings John Lithgow, a towering figure at 6-foot-3, to life as Dahl, a character known for his sharp tongue and imposing stature, matching the real Dahl's 6-foot-6 height.

A lunch meeting in 1983 sets the stage for a confrontation between Roald Dahl and an American publisher's representative. The encounter is sparked by Dahl's scathing remarks about Israel, which he labels as being inhabited by "barbarous murderers." In a shocking display of defiance, Dahl refuses to retract his statements, instead choosing to reinforce his antisemitic views with reckless abandon.

John Lithgow's portrayal was a masterclass in over-the-top acting, as he himself described it: "a role of unbridled sadism and monstrosity, leaving me hyperextended to an unprecedented degree." His Olivier Award win in London last year was just the beginning.

John Lithgow's portrayal of Harold Pinter's iconic character in "Dahl" has garnered widespread acclaim for its haunting authenticity. The show's immense popularity is evident in its remarkable financial turnaround: it broke even within 10 weeks, a rare feat on the competitive Broadway stage.

Helen Shaw's review of John Lithgow's performance for The highlighted his nuanced portrayal. By skillfully interweaving subtle hints, Lithgow shed light on how adolescent misogyny and societal deference can contribute to radicalization, as seen in Roald Dahl's character. His thought-provoking interpretation added depth to the production.

Throughout his illustrious five-decade career, John Lithgow has made a lasting impact in theater, film, television and on Broadway stages. Notably, he secured Tony Awards for his standout performances in "The Changing Room" in 1973 and "Sweet Smell of Success" in 2002 previously.