The 78th Annual Tony Awards took place at Lincoln Centre’s David H. Koch Theatre in New York, and it was a night full of history and powerful performances. From iconic reunions to meaningful wins, Broadway’s biggest night had it all. Here’s a look at the most talked-about moments and the Tony Awards 2025 full list of winners and nominees.
Tony Awards 2025: Highlights Of The Best Moments
Cynthia Erivo’s Powerful Opening
The night opened with a beautiful performance by Cynthia Erivo, backed by the Broadway Inspirational Voices choir. Her vocals were soulful and moving, setting the tone for the rest of the evening.
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Kara Young’s Historic Win
Kara Young made history as the first Black performer to win a Tony three years in a row. Her emotional speech during her win for Purlie Victorious left the audience teary-eyed and inspired.
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Hamilton’s 10-Year Reunion
The original cast of Hamilton reunited on stage wearing black outfits (with Jonathan Groff in red). Their energetic medley reminded everyone why the show was a game-changer in Broadway history.
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Cole Escola’s Big Moment
Cole Escola won Best Lead Actor in a Play for Oh, Mary!, becoming the first nonbinary performer to win in this category. Their heartfelt and humorous speech stood out as one of the most memorable of the night.
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Touching Speeches On Identity and Representation
Speeches by Francis Jue (Yellow Face), Paul Tazewell (Death Becomes Her), and Harvey Fierstein (Lifetime Achievement) highlighted themes like queer identity, diversity, and belonging.
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Musical Performances That Stole The Show
From Jonathan Groff’s number from Just in Time to Nicole Scherzinger’s Sunset Boulevard act, the musical performances were electric and perfectly chosen to represent each show.
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Tony Awards 2025: Full List Of Winners And Nominees
Best Musical: Winner And Nominees
- Maybe Happy Ending (Winner)
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Operation Mincemeat
- Dead Outlaw
- Death Becomes Her
Best Play: Winner And Nominees
- Stereophonic (Winner)
- Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
- Mary Jane
- Mother Play
- Prayer for the French Republic
Best Revival Of A Musical: Winner And Nominees
- Merrily We Roll Along (Winner)
- Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
- Gutenberg! The Musical!
- The Who’s Tommy
Best Lead Actor In A Play: Winner And Nominees
- Cole Escola – Oh, Mary! (Winner)
- George Clooney – Good Night, and Good Luck
- Daniel Dae Kim – Yellow Face
- Harry Lennix – Purpose
Best Lead Actress In A Play: Winner And Nominees
- Kara Young – Purlie Victorious (Winner)
- Sarah Snook – The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Mia Farrow – The Roommate
- LaTanya Richardson Jackson – Purpose
With historic wins and performances this year’s Tony Awards will be remembered for years to come.
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