The Tony Awards this year saw the romantic robot musical Maybe Happy Ending dominate with six prestigious awards, including best musical. Leading actor Darren Criss highlighted the season's diversity during his acceptance speech. Noteworthy wins include Cole Escola making history as the first non-binary leading actor in a play for Oh, Mary!, and Nicole Scherzinger's emotional win for best leading actress in a musical for Sunset Boulevard, which also secured awards for best revival. The evening was marked by themes of empathy and inclusion as underscored by other winners.
"It’s just fantastic for me to see the old shows rethought and reworked," Andrew Lloyd Webber said, expressing admiration for the innovative approaches to classic musicals.
Michael Arden, winning best direction, emphasized that "empathy is not a weakness but it is a gift and our shared responsibility," advocating for connection through storytelling.
Darren Criss, reflecting on his win, remarked on the notable diversity of this Broadway season, highlighting its importance in celebrating representation and inclusion.
Nicole Scherzinger, visibly emotional, said to Andrew Lloyd Webber, "It’s happened, Andrew!" after winning best actress, marking a significant achievement in her career.
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