Broadway’s brightest stars received their flowers at the 77th Tony Awards, held on a dazzling Sunday night, June 16, in New York City. The glamorous event was hosted by the charismatic Ariana DeBose, who brought her own flair and energy to the stage, making it a night to remember.
One of the standout moments of the evening was when The Outsiders took home the coveted Best Musical award. This production, which boasts none other than Angelina Jolie among its producers, had been a favorite leading up to the ceremony, and its win was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. The musical’s powerful storytelling and stunning performances clearly resonated with both audiences and critics alike.
Adding to the night’s excitement, Merrily We Roll Along stars Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe were both honored with their first acting wins. Groff and Radcliffe, already well-known for their impressive careers, have truly cemented their places in Broadway history with these accolades. Their performances were nothing short of extraordinary, and their wins were a testament to their dedication and talent.
In a touching segment of the ceremony, the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre was awarded to two giants of the industry: Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe. These legends have each made indelible marks on the theater world, and their contributions were celebrated with standing ovations. Their careers have inspired countless actors, directors, and theater enthusiasts, making this recognition well-deserved.
The evening also highlighted the importance of activism and social change within the theater community. Billy Porter, a force of nature both on and off the stage, was honored with the 2024 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award. This award recognized his tireless work as an activist and spokesperson for LGBTQ+ communities. Porter’s acceptance speech was powerful and moving, reminding everyone of the critical role that theater plays in advancing social justice.
The 2024 Tony Awards were broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ from the iconic David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The live broadcast allowed fans from all over the world to join in the celebration, bringing the magic of Broadway to their living rooms. Additionally, a pre-show streamed free on PlutoTV, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations and excitement leading up to the main event.
As the night unfolded, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation and joy. The Tony Awards are always a highlight of the Broadway calendar, but this year’s ceremony felt particularly special. The recognition of new talent, the honoring of lifetime achievements, and the celebration of activism all came together to create a night that truly captured the spirit of Broadway.
As the curtain fell on the 77th Tony Awards, the Broadway community looked forward to another year of groundbreaking productions and unforgettable performances. The night was a testament to the enduring power of theater to entertain, inspire, and bring people together. Here’s to another year of Broadway magic!
Check out the full list of this year’s winners:
Best Musical
Hell’s Kitchen
Illinoise
The Outsiders – WINNERS
Suffs
Water for Elephants
Best Play
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Mary Jane
Mother Play
Prayer for the French Republic
Stereophonic – WINNER
Best Revival of a Musical
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Gutenberg! The Musical
Merrily We Roll Along – WINNER
The Who’s Tommy
Best Revival of a Play
An Enemy of the People
Appropriate – WINNER
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Brian d’Arcy James, Days of Wine and Roses
Brody Grant, The Outsiders
Jonathan Groff, Merrily We Roll Along – WINNER
Dorian Harewood, The Notebook
Eddie Redmayne, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Eden Espinosa, Lempicka
Maleah Joi Moon, Hell’s Kitchen – WINNER
Kelli O’Hara, Days of Wine and Roses
Maryann Plunkett, The Notebook
Gayle Rankin, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Roger Bart, Back to the Future: The Musical
Joshua Boone, The Outsiders
Brandon Victor Dixon, Hell’s Kitchen
Sky Lakota-Lynch, The Outsiders
Daniel Radcliffe, Merrily We Roll Along – WINNER
Steven Skybell, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Shoshana Bean, Hell’s Kitchen
Amber Iman, Lempicka
Nikki M. James, Suffs
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Monty Python’s Spamalot
Kecia Lewis, Hell’s Kitchen – WINNER
Lindsay Mendez, Merrily We Roll Along
Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
William Jackson Harper, Uncle Vanya
Leslie Odom, Jr., Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Liev Schreiber, Doubt: A Parable
Jeremy Strong, An Enemy of the People – WINNER
Michael Stuhlbarg, Patriots
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
Betsy Aidem, Prayer for the French Republic
Jessica Lange, Mother Play
Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane
Sarah Paulson, Appropriate – WINNER
Amy Ryan, Doubt: A Parable
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Will Brill, Stereophonic – WINNER
Eli Gelb, Stereophonic
Jim Parsons, Mother Play
Tom Pecinka, Stereophonic
Corey Stoll, Appropriate
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Quincy Tyler Bernadine, Doubt: A Parable
Juliana Canfield, Stereophonic
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mother Play
Sarah Pidgeon, Stereophonic
Kara Young, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch – WINNER
Best Book of a Musical
Kristtoffer Diaz, Hell’s Kitchen
Bekah Brunstetter, The Notebook
Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, The Outsiders
Shaina Taub, Suffs – WINNER
Rick Elice, Water for Elephants
Best Original Score
Adam Guettel, Days of Wine and Roses
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, Here Lies Love
Will Butler, Stereophonic
Shaina Taub, Suffs – WINNER
Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, The Outsiders
Best Scenic Design of a Play
dots, Appropriate
dots, An Enemy of the People
Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
David Zinn, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
David Zinn, Stereophonic – WINNER
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Amp featuring Tatiana Kahvegian, The Outsiders
Robert Brill and Peter Nigrini, Hell’s Kitchen
Takeshi Kata, Water for Elephants
David Korins, Here Lies Love
Riccardo Hernández and Peter Nigrini, Lempicka
Tim Hatley and Finn Ross, Back to the Future: The Musical
Tom Scutt, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club – WINNER
Best Costume Design of a Play
Dede Ayite, Appropriate
Dede Ayite, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding – WINNER
Enver Chakartash, Stereophonic
Emilio Sosa, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
David Zinn, An Enemy of the People
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Dede Ayite, Hell’s Kitchen
Linda Cho, The Great Gatsby – WINNER
David Israel Reynoso, Water for Elephants
Tom Scutt, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Paul Tazewell, Suffs
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Isabella Byrd, An Enemy of the People
Amith Chandrashaker, Prayer for the French Republic
Jiyoun Chang, Stereophonic
Jane Cox, Appropriate – WINNER
Natasha Katz, Grey House
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Brandon Stirling Baker, Illinoise
Isabella Byrd, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Natasha Katz, Hell’s Kitchen
Bradley King and David Bengali, Water for Elephants
Brian MacDevitt and Hana S. Kim, The Outsiders – WINNER
Best Sound Design of a Play
Justin Ellington and Stefania Bulbarella, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Leah Gelpe, Mary Jane
Tom Gibbons, Grey House
Bray Poor and Will Pickens, Appropriate
Ryan Rumery, Stereophonic – WINNER
Best Sound Design of a Musical
M.L. Dogg and Cody Spencer, Here Lies Love
Kai Harada, Merrily We Roll Along
Nick Lidster for Autograph, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Gareth Owen, Hell’s Kitchen
Cody Spencer, The Outsiders – WINNER
Best Direction of a Play
Daniel Aukin, Stereophonic – WINNER
Anne Kauffman, Mary Jane
Kenny Leon, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Lila Neugebauer, Appropriate
Whitney White, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Best Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Michael Greif, Hell’s Kitchen
Leigh Silverman, Suffs
Jessica Stone, Water for Elephants
Danya Taymor, The Outsiders – WINNER
Best Choreography
Annie-B Parson, Here Lies Love
Camille A. Brown, Hell’s Kitchen
Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman, The Outsiders
Justin Peck, Illinoise – WINNER
Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll, Water for Elephants
Best Orchestrations
Timo Andres, Illinoise
Will Butler and Justin Craig, Stereophonic
Justin Levine, Matt Hinkley and Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance), The Outsiders
Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone, Hell’s Kitchen
Jonathan Tunick, Merrily We Roll Along – WINNER
