By the end of the Tony Awards, there was no doubt that 'Doubt,' the play, was the most decorated drama of the year. The John Patrick Shanley play had already captured this year's Pulitzer Prize, the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award so the Tony gave it a clean sweep.

'Doubt' deals with suspicion and certainty in a Bronx Catholic school. Upon accepting the Tony for best play, Shanley kept his sense of humor.

'Happy. Joy. Fleeting,' Shanley began his acceptance speech. He later added, 'I want to thank the Sisters of Charity for teaching me how to read and write. I want to thank the Irish Christian Brothers for throwing me out of high school.'

Doubt' also won two major acting Tonys — for star Cherry Jones and for featured performer Adriane Lenox. The director of 'Doubt,' Doug Hughes, also took home a Tony.

Best Musical went to 'Spamalot,' which is based on the film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail.' Mike Nichols won for Best Director and Sara Ramirez won Best Actress for her portrayal of the Lady of the Lake in the farcical music.

Nichols hesitated when he accepted his award, told the audience he completely forgot what he intended to say and then went on the thank the play's creator, former 'Python' member Eric Idle 'creator Eric Idle, 'from whom all blessings flow.'

'The Light in the Piazza' had a very successful night, winning six Tonys. Most notable among the winners for 'Piazza' was composer Adam Guettel who is the grandson of composer Richard Rogers.

Actor Billy Crystal won the award for Best Special Theatrical Event for his one-man show '700 Sundays.' During his acceptance speech, Crystal said, 'I want to thank everybody in behalf of the entire cast,' which drew loud laughs from the audience.

Playwright Edward Albee was given a special lifetime achievement award. Albee has written a number of classic plays including 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

For the third straight year, Hugh Jackman served as host.