The 77th Annual Tony Awards illuminated the night at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater in New York City on Sunday, June 16, celebrating the finest in Broadway with elegance and flair. Airing live on CBS, Paramount+, and Pluto TV at 8 p.m. ET, the ceremony captivated audiences nationwide.
A pre-show titled "The Tony Awards: Act One," hosted by Julianne Hough and Utkarsh Ambudkar, set the stage on Pluto TV starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. Also, Broadway enthusiasts gathered in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, where American Express and Skylar Astin hosted the lively “Broadway Fanfare” simulcast event, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The night was a tapestry of memorable moments, from stunning performances to heartfelt acceptance speeches, with glamour, glamour and glamour!
PERFORMANCES
The ceremony was a vibrant showcase of current Broadway productions, featuring performances from "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," "Hell's Kitchen," "Illinoise," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Stereophonic," "Suffs," "The Outsiders," "The Who's Tommy," and "Water for Elephants." Eddie Redmayne led an intense and eerie rendition of "Willkommen" from the "Cabaret" revival, captivating the audience with a chilling performance.
The night also saw rock legend Pete Townshend playing guitar for a number from "The Who's Tommy," blending classic rock with musical theater. Meanwhile, "The Outsiders" presented a chaotic and dynamic scene featuring falling water, buckets of dirt, and an onstage truck, embodying the gritty energy of the production.
The Highlight of the evening was when the theatre world came together to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Chita Rivera in a heartfelt tribute at the Tony Awards. Three-time Tony honoree Rivera, who passed away in January at the age of 91, was commemorated with an emotional homage led by Broadway stars Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Bebe Neuwirth. The evening was a poignant reminder of Rivera's indelible impact on the stage, with images from her iconic roles in "Chicago," "Kiss of the Spider Woman," and "West Side Story" projected as dancers brought her memorable numbers to life.
Host Ariana DeBose, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Anita in the recent "West Side Story" film, joined the tribute, adding a touch of modernity to the celebration of Rivera's timeless talent. "The air shimmered when she went on stage," Neuwirth remarked, encapsulating the magic Rivera brought to her performances. McDonald described Rivera as one of Broadway's "quintessential" voices.
WINNERS
Best Musical: The Outsiders
Best Play: Stereophonic, Author: David Adjmi
Best Revival of a Play: Appropriate, Author: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Best Revival of a Musical: Merrily We Roll Along
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Jeremy Strong, An Enemy of the People
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Sarah Paulson, Appropriate
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jonathan Groff, Merrily We Roll Along
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Maleah Joi Moon, Hell’s Kitchen
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Will Brill, Stereophonic
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Daniel Radcliffe, Merrily We Roll Along
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Kecia Lewis, Hell’s Kitchen
Best Direction of a Play: Daniel Aukin, Stereophonic
Best Direction of a Musical: Danya Taymor, The Outsiders
Best Book of a Musical: Suffs, Shaina Taub
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: Suffs, Music & Lyrics: Shaina Taub
Best Scenic Design of a Play: David Zinn, Stereophonic
Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Tom Scutt, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Costume Design of a Play: Dede Ayite, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Best Costume Design of a Musical: Linda Cho, The Great Gatsby
Best Lighting Design of a Play: Jane Cox, Appropriate
Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Brian MacDevitt and Hana S. Kim, The Outsiders
Best Sound Design of a Play: Ryan Rumery, Stereophonic
Best Sound Design of a Musical: Cody Spencer, The Outsiders
Best Choreography: Justin Peck, Illinoise
Best Orchestrations: Jonathan Tunick, Merrily We Roll Along
RED CARPET LOOKS
Angelina Jolie
Rachel McAdams
Taraji P. Henson
Billy Porter
Ashley Park
Jennifer Hudson
Alicia Keys
Idina Menzel
Erin Darke and Daniel Radcliffe
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