The 78th Tony Awards took place at Radio City Music Hall, showcasing the best in Broadway as 29 shows competed for top honors. This year, three musicals—Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending—led the nominations with ten each. The prestigious acting categories included renowned Hollywood stars such as George Clooney for Good Night, and Good Luck and Sarah Snook for The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Key awards highlighted the outstanding talent across various categories:
- Best New Musical nominees included Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending.
- For Best New Play, contenders were English, John Proctor Is the Villain, and others.
- The Best Musical Revival included favorites like Gypsy and Sunset Boulevard, while Eureka Day and Our Town competed for Best Play Revival.
Leading performances were recognized with nominations for Best Leading Actress in a Play, featuring Laura Donnelly and Sarah Snook, and Best Leading Actor in a Play, with Clooney among the nominees.
The musical categories saw fierce competition as well, with nominees for Best Leading Actress in a Musical including Audra McDonald and Nicole Scherzinger, and Best Leading Actor featuring Darren Criss and Jonathan Groff.
In technical aspects, awards were presented for Best Direction, Best Choreography, and various design categories, showcasing the creativity of Broadway.
Special recognitions included the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award to Celia Keenan-Bolger and the Lifetime Achievement Award to Harvey Fierstein.
The night was a celebration of the breadth and depth of talent in contemporary theater, with live updates on the winners provided throughout the event.
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