{"id":31066,"date":"2025-06-09T10:55:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/?p=31066"},"modified":"2025-06-09T00:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T05:16:03","slug":"broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph","title":{"rendered":"Broadway&#8217;s Golden Night: Tony Awards Crown New Stars in Theatrical Triumph"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_31067\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31067\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31067\" src=\"https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&quality=92&webp=92\" alt=\"Tony Awards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 2048w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-300x200.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 300w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-1024x683.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 1024w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-768x512.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 768w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-1536x1024.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 1536w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-150x100.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 150w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-696x464.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 696w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-1068x712.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 1068w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-1920x1280.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 1920w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-72x48.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 72w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1-144x96.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 144w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=204 204w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=409 409w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=614 614w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=819 819w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=1228 1228w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=1433 1433w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=1638 1638w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t1-1.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=1843 1843w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: Krulwich\/The New York Times<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fresh Faces Shine Bright: Tony Awards Celebrate Broadway&#8217;s Rising Stars<\/p>\n<p>The 78th Tony Awards transformed Radio City Music Hall into a glittering constellation of theatrical excellence and sartorial splendor. Host Cynthia Erivo commanded the evening with powerhouse vocals and impeccable style, setting the tone for Broadway&#8217;s most prestigious celebration. &#8220;Maybe Happy Ending&#8221; emerged as the night&#8217;s crowned jewel, claiming six coveted Tonys including Best New Musical. Fresh faces illuminated the winners&#8217; circle: Nicole Scherzinger&#8217;s triumphant turn in &#8220;Sunset Boulevard,&#8221; Sarah Snook&#8217;s compelling &#8220;Dorian Gray&#8221; performance, Cole Escola&#8217;s scene-stealing &#8220;Oh, Mary!&#8221; debut, and Darren Criss&#8217;s magnetic musical theater mastery. The evening celebrated theatrical artistry at its finest, with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins&#8217;s Pulitzer-winning &#8220;Purpose&#8221; and revival honors for &#8220;Eureka Day&#8221; and &#8220;Sunset Boulevard&#8221; completing Broadway&#8217;s most dazzling night.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">Here is the full list of winners.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_New_Musical\" >Best New Musical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_New_Play\" >Best New Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Musical_Revival\" >Best Musical Revival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Play_Revival\" >Best Play Revival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Leading_Actress_in_a_Play\" >Best Leading Actress in a Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Leading_Actor_in_a_Play\" >Best Leading Actor in a Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Leading_Actress_in_a_Musical\" >Best Leading Actress in a Musical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Leading_Actor_in_a_Musical\" >Best Leading Actor in a Musical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Direction_of_a_Musical\" >Best Direction of a Musical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Direction_of_a_Play\" >Best Direction of a Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Featured_Actress_in_a_Play\" >Best Featured Actress in a Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Featured_Actor_in_a_Play\" >Best Featured Actor in a Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Featured_Actress_in_a_Musical\" >Best Featured Actress in a Musical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Featured_Actor_in_a_Musical\" >Best Featured Actor in a Musical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Costume_Design_of_a_Play\" >Best Costume Design of a Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/broadways-golden-night-tony-awards-crown-new-stars-in-theatrical-triumph\/#Best_Choreography\" >Best Choreography<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"link-1a8e2176\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_New_Musical\"><\/span>Best New Musical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">\u201cMaybe Happy Ending\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: \u201cBuena Vista Social Club\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>\u201cDead Outlaw\u201d; \u201cDeath Becomes Her\u201d<a class=\"css-yywogo\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/21\/theater\/death-becomes-her-review-hilty-simard.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;<\/em><\/a><em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">\u00a0<\/em>\u201cOperation Mincemeat\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-7bc8388e\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_New_Play\"><\/span>Best New Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">\u201cPurpose\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: \u201cEnglish\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>\u201cThe Hills of California\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>\u201cJohn Proctor Is the Villain\u201d; \u201cOh, Mary!\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-4dc6c131\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Musical_Revival\"><\/span>Best Musical Revival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">\u201cSunset Boulevard\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: \u201cFloyd Collins\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>\u201cGypsy\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>\u201cPirates! The Penzance Musical\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31068\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31068\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31068\" src=\"https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&quality=92&webp=92\" alt=\"Tony Awards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 2048w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-300x200.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 300w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-1024x683.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 1024w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-768x512.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 768w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-1536x1024.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 1536w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-150x100.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 150w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-696x464.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 696w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-1068x712.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 1068w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-1920x1280.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 1920w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-72x48.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 72w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2-144x96.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 144w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=204 204w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=409 409w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=614 614w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=819 819w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=1228 1228w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=1433 1433w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=1638 1638w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t2.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=1843 1843w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31068\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: Krulwich\/The New York Times<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"link-79d1ca41\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Play_Revival\"><\/span>Best Play Revival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">\u201cEureka Day\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: \u201cOur Town\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>\u201cRomeo + Juliet\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>\u201cYellow Face\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-15ba335\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Leading_Actress_in_a_Play\"><\/span>Best Leading Actress in a Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Sarah Snook,\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Laura Donnelly, \u201cThe Hills of California\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Mia Farrow, \u201cThe Roommate\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>LaTanya Richardson Jackson, \u201cPurpose\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Sadie Sink, \u201cJohn Proctor Is the Villain\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-41bee3c5\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Leading_Actor_in_a_Play\"><\/span>Best Leading Actor in a Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Cole Escola,<\/strong> \u201cOh, Mary!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: George Clooney, \u201cGood Night, and Good Luck\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Jon Michael Hill, \u201cPurpose\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Daniel Dae Kim, \u201cYellow Face\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Harry Lennix, \u201cPurpose\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Louis McCartney, \u201cStranger Things: The First Shadow\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-6aab3819\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Leading_Actress_in_a_Musical\"><\/span>Best Leading Actress in a Musical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Nicole Scherzinger,<\/strong> \u201cSunset Boulevard\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Jasmine Amy Rogers, \u201cBoop!\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Megan Hilty, \u201cDeath Becomes Her\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 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https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n-64x96.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92 64w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=409 409w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=546 546w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=819 819w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=956 956w, https:\/\/ecjxfgbqjgd.exactdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n.webp?strip=all&amp;quality=92&amp;webp=92&amp;w=1229 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31070\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: Krulwich\/The New York Times<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"link-736afd57\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Leading_Actor_in_a_Musical\"><\/span>Best Leading Actor in a Musical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Darren Criss,<\/strong> \u201cMaybe Happy Ending\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Andrew Durand, \u201cDead Outlaw\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Tom Francis, \u201cSunset Boulevard\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Jonathan Groff, \u201cJust in Time\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>Jeremy Jordan, \u201cFloyd Collins\u201d<em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">;\u00a0<\/em>James Monroe Iglehart, \u201cA Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-7d684ddf\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Direction_of_a_Musical\"><\/span>Best Direction of a Musical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Michael Arden,<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c<a class=\"css-yywogo\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/12\/theater\/maybe-happy-ending-review-darren-criss.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maybe Happy Ending<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Saheem Ali, \u201cBuena Vista Social Club\u201d; David Cromer, \u201cDead Outlaw\u201d; Christopher Gattelli, \u201cDeath Becomes Her\u201d; Jamie Lloyd, \u201cSunset Boulevard\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-2789733b\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Direction_of_a_Play\"><\/span>Best Direction of a Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Sam Pinkleton,<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c<a class=\"css-yywogo\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/07\/11\/theater\/oh-mary-review-cole-escola.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oh, Mary!<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Knud Adams, \u201cEnglish\u201d; Sam Mendes, \u201cThe Hills of California\u201d; Danya Taymor, \u201cJohn Proctor Is the Villain\u201d; Kip Williams, \u201cThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-118eeabf\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Featured_Actress_in_a_Play\"><\/span>Best Featured Actress in a Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Kara Young,<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c<a class=\"css-yywogo\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/03\/17\/theater\/purpose-review.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purpose<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Tala Ashe, \u201cEnglish\u201d; 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Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Francis Jue,<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c<a class=\"css-yywogo\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/10\/01\/theater\/yellow-face-review-daniel-dae-kim.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yellow Face<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Glenn Davis, \u201cPurpose\u201d; Gabriel Ebert, \u201cJohn Proctor Is the Villain\u201d; Bob Odenkirk, \u201cGlengarry Glen Ross\u201d Conrad Ricamora, \u201cOh, Mary!\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-47f78a5b\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Featured_Actress_in_a_Musical\"><\/span>Best Featured Actress in a Musical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Natalie Venetia Belcon,<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c<a class=\"css-yywogo\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/03\/19\/theater\/buena-vista-social-club-review-broadway.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buena Vista Social Club<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Julia Knitel, \u201cDead Outlaw\u201d; Gracie Lawrence, \u201cJust in Time\u201d; Justina Machado, \u201cReal Women Have Curves\u201d; Joy Woods, \u201cGypsy\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-2903cccb\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Featured_Actor_in_a_Musical\"><\/span>Best Featured Actor in a Musical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Jak Malone,<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c<a class=\"css-yywogo\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/03\/20\/theater\/operation-mincemeat-review-broadway.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Operation Mincemeat<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Brooks Ashmanskas, \u201cSmash\u201d; Jeb Brown, \u201cDead Outlaw\u201d; Danny Burstein, \u201cGypsy\u201d; Taylor Trensch, \u201cFloyd Collins\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-4ea5ef3a\" class=\"css-15h6bi9 e1gnsphs0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Costume_Design_of_a_Play\"><\/span>Best Costume Design of a Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Marg Horwell,<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c<a class=\"css-yywogo\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/04\/14\/theater\/john-proctor-is-the-villain-review-sink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Picture of Dorian Gray<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Nominees in this category: Brenda Abbandandolo, \u201cGood Night, and Good Luck\u201d; Rob Howell, \u201cThe Hills of California\u201d; Holly Pierson, \u201cOh, Mary!\u201d; Brigitte Reiffenstuel, \u201cStranger Things: The First Shadow\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"link-8604ba3\" 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Brown, \u201cGypsy\u201d; Christopher Gattelli, \u201cDeath Becomes Her\u201d; Jerry Mitchell, \u201cBoop!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fresh Faces Shine Bright: Tony Awards Celebrate Broadway&#8217;s Rising Stars The 78th Tony Awards transformed Radio City Music Hall into a glittering constellation of theatrical excellence and sartorial splendor. 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