Broadway shone brightly on June 9, 2025, during the star-studded 78th Annual Tony Awards, held at the iconic 라디오 시티 뮤직 홀 in New York City. The event was a celebration of live theater, bringing together seasoned stars like Audra McDonald and Kristin Chenoweth, alongside first-time winners such as Nicole Scherzinger and Sarah Snook, who made their mark on one of the biggest nights in the theater world.
The evening was hosted by Wicked star and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo, who brought her own performances to the stage in addition to hosting duties, adding extra flair to the event. As expected, the night was filled with stunning performances, heartfelt speeches, and unforgettable moments.
The biggest win of the night for Best Play 로 이동했습니다. Purpose, a powerful exploration of a prominent Black family in the civil rights movement. The Best Musical Tony was awarded to Maybe Happy Ending, a futuristic play about love, relationships, and mortality set in a technology-driven Seoul, South Korea.
The 78th Tony Awards was also marked by several major first-time winners. Nicole Scherzinger, for her portrayal of Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd., won the Tony for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. Sarah Snook received the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her exceptional performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray, where she played 26 different roles. In a groundbreaking achievement, Cole Escola became the first non-binary actor to win a Tony Award in a play category, claiming the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for their role in Oh, Mary!. Darren Criss also bagged his first Tony for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his portrayal of Oliver in Maybe Happy Ending.
Winners List for the 78th Tony Awards
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Best Play - Purpose
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Best Musical - Maybe Happy Ending
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Best Book of a Musical - Maybe Happy Ending
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Best Original Score (music and/or lyrics) Written for the Theatre - Maybe Happy Ending
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Best Revival of a Play - Eureka Day
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Best Revival of a Musical - Sunset Blvd.
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Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play – Cole Escola for Oh, Mary!
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play – Sarah Snook for The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical – Darren Criss for Maybe Happy Ending
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical – Nicole Scherzinger for Sunset Blvd.
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Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play – Francis Jue for Yellow Face
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play – Kara Young for Purpose
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Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical – Jak Malone for Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical – Natalie Venetia Belcon for Buena Vista Social Club
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Best Scenic Design of a Play – Miriam Buether and 59 for Stranger Things: The First Shadow
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Best Scenic Design of a Musical – Dane Laffrey and George Reeve for Maybe Happy Ending
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Best Costume Design of a Play – Marg Horwell for The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Best Costume Design of a Musical – Paul Tazewell for Death Becomes Her
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Best Lighting Design of a Play – Jon Clark for Stranger Things: The First Shadow
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Best Lighting Design of a Musical – Jack Knowles for Sunset Blvd.
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Best Sound Design of a Play – Paul Arditti for Stranger Things: The First Shadow
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Best Sound Design of a Musical – Jonathan Deans for Buena Vista Social Club
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Best Direction of a Play – Sam Pinkleton for Oh, Mary!
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Best Direction of a Musical – Michael Arden for Maybe Happy Ending
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Best Choreography – Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck for Buena Vista Social Club
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Best Orchestrations – Marco Paguia for Buena Vista Social Club
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The 78th Tony Awards celebrated the outstanding talent and creativity that continues to define Broadway, showcasing a diverse group of winners and performers. From groundbreaking achievements in gender representation to unforgettable performances and productions, this year’s ceremony was a true testament to the power of live theater. With new stars emerging and established talents continuing to shine, Broadway’s future looks brighter than ever.
As we look forward to the next Tony Awards, it’s clear that the world of theater continues to evolve, offering audiences new and exciting stories to experience, while honoring the rich history and culture of the stage. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, your contributions to theater are truly invaluable.
