New York (CelebrityAccess) — New York – The 77th Tony Awards, held Sunday night at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, honor Broadway’s brightest stars and most compelling work. Hosted by the ebullient Ariana DeBose, the ceremony was a night of triumphs, firsts and heartfelt tributes.
Highest honor:
best musical: outsider
best play: stereo
outsiderThe film, based on SE Hinton’s novel about a young boy struggling in difficult circumstances, won Best Musical. This is a fierce game hell’s kitchenthe score is Alicia Keysas well as other competitors such as water for elephants, Illinoisand Saves. Directed by Dania Taymor, outsider Also won awards for sound and lighting design.
best play went stereo, leading the night with a record-breaking 13 nominations. Although it failed to become the most awarded play in Tony history, it received five wins, including honors for Will Brill and director Daniel Orkin.
Best Musical Revival: We roll forward happily
Best Restoration of a Play: suitable
Sondheim’s We roll forward happilyOnce considered a Broadway failure, it now makes a triumphant return. Jonathan Groff, Winner of his first Tony Award for playing Franklin Shepard, he spoke movingly about his lifelong love of musical theater. “Being able to truly be a part of theater production in this city…is the greatest gift and joy of my life,” Grove said.
suitableBrandon Jacobs Jenkins’ family drama won best restaging. Sarah Paulson’s Her fiery portrayal of the eldest sister also earned her her first Tony Award.
Outstanding performance:
That night also witnessed many Hollywood stars winning Tony Awards for the first time:
- Jeremy Strong because he is enemy of the people.
- Sarah Paulson because she is suitable.
- Daniel Radcliffe because he is We roll forward happily.
Radcliffe and Groff’s friendship and dedication to the revival were underscored, with Groff recalling recording the Tony Awards on videotape as a child.
Karajanstand out Puli victoryalso celebrated her first Tony Award, marking her third consecutive year of nominations.
this hell’s kitchen Segments and results end at Alicia Keys and Jay-Z Reunited for the first time since 2016 to perform “Empire State of Mind” – effectively winning over the entire audience.
Major awards and recognitions:
- Best Soundtrack and Best Book: SavesWriter Sheena Taubhighlighting the fight for women’s suffrage.
- Best Choreography: Justin Pike for IllinoisLauded for using dance as a profound storytelling medium on Broadway.
- Tony Special Award Lifetime Achievement Award: George C. Wolfe Awarded for her impactful work on topics such as race, identity, and social justice. Wolfe highlights the role of theater in courageously navigating complex times and celebrating the human heart.
- Isabel Stevenson Tony Award: billy porter in recognition of his activism and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Jack O’Brienknown for his legendary career as a director, produced by Harvey Fierstein.
Unforgettable moments:
Ariana DeBose The ceremony kicked off with an energetic opening number showcasing this season’s nominated shows. The night marked a major milestone for female directors, with four women nominated for best director of a musical, a field historically dominated by men.
Producer Sonia Friedman Tribute to her sister Maria Friedmanwho directed the critically acclaimed revival of We roll forward happilypraising her for finding the raw emotion at the heart of the musical and transforming it into “absolute gold.”
Audra McDonaldThe six-time Tony Award winner was presented with a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. George C. Wolfehe profoundly reminds audiences of the power of theater to reflect and address social challenges.
Jeremy Tepper Tribute: A heartfelt tribute to the late Jeremy Tepper, a leading figure in the Americana and alt-country movements who recently passed away. He is remembered for his contribution to the music and radio industries.
For a complete list of winners and more details, visit the official Tony Awards website.
Complete list of winners:
best musical
hell’s kitchen
Illinois
outsider
Saves
water for elephants
Best Musical Revival
Cabaret show at Kit Kat Club
Gutenberg! musical
We roll forward happily
who is tommy
Best Director of a Musical
Maria Friedman—— We roll forward happily
Michael Grave—— hell’s kitchen
Leigh Silverman— Saves
Jessica Stone— water for elephants
Dania Taymor— outsider
Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical
Brodie Grant—— outsider
Jonathan Groff—— We roll forward happily
Dorian Harwood— notebook
Brian d’Arcy James— A day of wine and roses
Eddie Redman— Cabaret show at Kit Kat Club
Best Actress in a Musical
Eden Espinosa— Lempicka
Maria Joy Moon— hell’s kitchen
Kelly O’Hara – A day of wine and roses
Marianne Plunkett— notebook
Gail Rankin— Cabaret show at Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical
Roger Bart—— back to the Future
Joshua Boone—— outsider
Brandon Victor Dixon— hell’s kitchen
Skye Lakota-Lynch — outsider
Daniel Radcliffe – We roll forward happily
Steven Skybell— Cabaret show at Kit Kat Club
Best Actress in a Musical
Sosa Natto – hell’s kitchen
Amber Iman — Lempicka
Nicky M. James — Saves
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer— Spamalot by Monty Python
Keshia Lewis—— hell’s kitchen
Lindsay Mendes — We roll forward happily
Babe Newells — Cabaret show at Kit Kat Club
Christopher Diaz—— hell’s kitchen
Becca Brunstedt — notebook
Adam Rapp and Justin Levine— outsider
Sheena Taub— Saves
Rick Ellis—— water for elephants
Best Original Score
Adam Gutter — A day of wine and roses
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim — There is love here
Will Butler—— stereo
Sheena Taub— Saves
Jamestown Revival with Justin Levine — outsider
Best Arrangement
Timo Andres — Illinois
Will Butler and Justin Craig – stereo
Justin Levine, Matt Hinkley and the Jamestown Revival – outsider
Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone— hell’s kitchen
Jonathan Tunick—— We roll forward happily
Best Choreography
Camille A. Brown—— hell’s kitchen
Anne B. Parson— There is love here
Rick and Jeff Cooperman— outsider
Justin Peck—— Illinois
Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll— water for elephants
Best Set Design for a Musical
Amplifier featuring Tatianna Kahvegian— outsider
Robert Brill and Peter Negrini— hell’s kitchen
Katada Takeshi—— water for elephants
David Collins— There is love here
Ricardo Hernandez and Peter Negrini— Lempicka
Tim Hatley and Finn Ross — back to the Future
Tom Scutt—— Cabaret show at Kit Kat Club
Best Costume Design for a Musical
Dede Ait— hell’s kitchen
Linda Cao—— the great gatsby
David Israel Reynoso water for elephants
Tom Scutt —Cabaret at Kit Kat Club
Paul Tazewell— Saves
Best Lighting Design for a Musical
Brandon Sterling Baker — Illinois
Isabella Byrd— Cabaret show at Kit Kat Club
Natasha Katz—— hell’s kitchen
Bradley King and David Bengal— water for elephants
Brian MacDevitt and Hana S. Kim — outsider
Best Sound Design for a Musical
ML Dogg and Cody Spencer — There is love here
Harada Kai – We roll forward happily
Autographed by Nick Lidster— Cabaret show at Kit Kat Club
Gareth Owen—— hell’s kitchen
Cody Spencer—— outsider
best play
Jaja’s African Braids
mary jane
Mom plays
Pray for the French Republic
stereo
Best Restoration of a Play
suitable
enemy of the people
Purlie Victorious: Non-Confederates romping in cotton fields
Best Drama Director
Daniel Orkin—— stereo
Anne Kaufman—— mary jane
Kenny Lyon—— Purlie Victorious: Non-Confederates romping in cotton fields
Lila Neugebauer— suitable
Whitney White— Jaja’s African Braids
Best Actor in a Drama
William Jackson Harper— Uncle Vanya
Leslie Odom Jr. — Purlie Victorious: Non-Confederates romping in cotton fields
Levi Schreiber— Doubt: a fable
Jeremy Strong—— enemy of the people
Michael Stuhlbarg— patriots
Best Actress in a Drama
betsey edham ——Prayer of the French Republic
Jessica Lange—— Mom plays
Rachel McAdams—— mary jane
Sarah Paulson—— suitable
Amy Ryan—— Doubt: a fable
Best Actor in a Drama
Will Brill—— stereo
Eli Gelb — stereo
Jim Parsons—— Mom plays
Tom Pesinka— stereo
Corey Stoll— suitable
Best Actress in a Drama
Quincy Taylor Bernstein— Doubt: a fable
Juliana Canfield—— stereo
Celia Keenan-Bolger— Mom plays
Sarah Pidgeon—— stereo
Karajan—— Purlie Victorious: Non-Confederates romping in cotton fields
Best Theater Set Design
point- suitable
point- enemy of the people
Derek McLean — Purlie Victorious: Non-Confederates romping in cotton fields
David Zinn — Jaja’s African Braids
David Zinn — stereo
Best Costume Design for a Drama
Dede Ait— suitable
Dede Ait— Jaja’s African Braids
Enver Chakatash— stereo
Emilio Sosa Purlie Victorious: Non-Confederates romping in cotton fields
David Zinn — enemy of the people
Best lighting design in the show
Isabella Byrd— enemy of the people
Amis Chandrashak— Pray for the French Republic
Jiyoun Chang — stereo
Jane Cox—— suitable
Natasha Katz—— gray house
Best Dramatic Sound Design
Justin Ellington and Stefania Bulbarella — Jaja’s African Braids
Leah Gelpe— mary jane
Tom Gibbons— gray house
Brepper and Will Pickens— suitable
Ryan Lumery — stereo
