Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron were the first female writing team to win the Tony Award for Best Original Score .
The original Broadway production was nominated for 12 Tony Awards , winning five , including Best Musical .
Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron were the first female writing team to win the Tony Awards   for Best Original Score .
The original Broadway production was nominated for 12 Tony Awards , winning five , including Best Musical .