The 78th Annual Tony Awards dazzled audiences on Sunday night in New York City, bringing a night of glamour, celebration, and historic achievements to the Broadway stage. Hosted by the talented Cynthia Erivo, the event honored the finest in theatre with standout performances and productions that have defined this year’s theatrical landscape.
Among the night’s highlights was Sarah Snook’s triumph as Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her powerful portrayal in The Picture of Dorian Gray. Meanwhile, Kara Young made history by becoming the first Black artist to win back-to-back Tony Awards, earning Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Purpose. Another standout winner was Francis Jue, who received the award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his performance in the revival of Yellow Face. Jue shared a heartfelt moment, revealing that the tuxedo he wore was a gift from a fellow Asian actor who encouraged him to wear it for the ceremony.
Here is the complete list of winners from this year’s Tony Awards:
- Best Play: Purpose
- Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Natalie Venetia Belcon, Buena Vista Social Club
- Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Kara Young, Purpose
- Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Jak Malone, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
- Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Francis Jue, Yellow Face
- Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Sarah Snook, The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Best Original Score: Maybe Happy Ending (Music by Will Aronson; Lyrics by Will Aronson and Hue Park)
- Best Costume Design of a Musical: Paul Tazewell, Death Becomes Her
- Best Costume Design of a Play: Marg Horwell, The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Best Choreography: Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck, Buena Vista Social Club
- Best Book of a Musical: Will Aronson and Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending
The evening was a shining testament to the talent, creativity, and diversity flourishing on Broadway this year.
