This year’s 78th Annual Tony Awards opened with a riveting introduction by host and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo, who reminded us that, “Sometimes all you need is a song.” Throughout the evening, Erivo seamlessly navigated outfit changes while injecting bits of humor between breaks.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Host Cynthia Erivo performs onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
One standout moment that cannot be overlooked is the historic milestone Broadway achieved this season—one of its most profitable years ever. This remarkable success proudly declares, “Broadway is back!”
Check out the highlights from this magical ceremony.
The most Tony-nominated performer in Broadway history, Audra McDonald, delivered a spellbinding performance as Mama Rose in the revival of Gypsy. Audra, we love you and the only Patti we recognize here is LaBelle! I can’t wait to see you perform live on Broadway.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Audra McDonald performs a number from “Gypsy” onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
Nicole Scherzinger made her Broadway debut this season, earning her first Tony Award for Sunset Boulevard.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: (L-R) Nicole Scherzinger and Oprah Winfrey attend The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jenny Anderson/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
Last night, Kara Young made history as the first African American to win back-to-back Tony Awards, securing Best Featured Actress for her role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Purpose. Congratulations, Kara!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Kara Young accepts the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play award for “Purpose” onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
And we can’t forget the well-deserved Tony recognition for Best Play recipient Steppenwolf’s production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. Jacobs-Jenkins also reminded us of the critical importance of supporting local theaters, which is a necessity now more than ever.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: (L-R) Glenn Davis, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and LaChanze accept the Best Play award for “Purpose” onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Paul Tazewell accepts the Best Costume Design of a Musical award for “Death Becomes Her” onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Natalie Venetia Belcon accepts the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical award for “Buena Vista Social Club” onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: (L-R) Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and the cast of “Hamilton” perform onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Cole Escola accepts the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play award for “Oh, Mary!” onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
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