The Tony Awards, the pinnacle of theatrical excellence, have once again captivated audiences with their star-studded celebration.
In a season brimming with talent, Broadway’s brightest stars graced the stage, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of theatergoers. The illustrious ceremony, hosted by the Oscar-winning goddess Ariana DeBose, was a true testament to the enduring power of storytelling.
From screen to stage, a constellation of Hollywood’s finest took the theatrical world by storm. Jeremy Strong’s mesmerizing performance in “An Enemy of the People” earned him the coveted Best Leading Actor in a Play award, while Daniel Radcliffe’s fifth Broadway outing, “Merrily We Roll Along,” finally secured him his first Tony. Sarah Paulson’s electrifying portrayal of Toni Lafayette in “Appropriate” garnered her the Best Leading Actress in a Play accolade, and Kara Young made history as the first Black actor to be nominated for three consecutive years, ultimately winning for her role in “Purlie Victorious.”
In a night of triumph and celebration, “The Outsiders” claimed the crown for Best New Musical, while “Stereophonic” shattered records, earning the most Tony nominations for a play in history and taking home the Best New Play award. The revived “Merrily We Roll Along,” Stephen Sondheim’s once-flop musical, emerged victorious, claiming the honor for Best Musical Revival.
Below is the full list of 2024 Tony Award nominees, with winners marked in bold.
Best Musical: “The Outsiders”
Best Play: “Stereophonic”
Best Revival of a Musical: “Merrily We Roll Along”
Best Revival of a Play: “Appropriate”
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 Leading Role in a Musical: Jonathan Groff, “Merrily We Roll Along”
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 Play: Jeremy Strong, “An Enemy of the People”
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 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: Kara Young, “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch”
Best Direction of a Play: Daniel Aukin, “Stereophonic”
Best Direction of a Musical: Danya Taymor, “The Outsiders”
Best Original Score: “Suffs,” music & lyrics: Shaina Taub
Best Book of a Musical: “Suffs,” Shaina Taub
Best Choreography: Justin Peck, “Illinoise”
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 Sound Design of a Play: Ryan Rumery, “Stereophonic”
Best Sound Design of a Musical: Cody Spencer, “The Outsiders”
Best Orchestrations: Jonathan Tunick, “Merrily We Roll Along”
Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Tom Scutt, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”
Best Scenic Design of a Play: David Zinn, “Stereophonic”
Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Hana S. Kim and Brian MacDevitt, “The Outsiders”
Best Lighting Design of a Play: Jane Cox, “Appropriate”
