The 2025 Tony Awards, held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, celebrated the best performances and productions of Broadway for the year. Hosted by actress Cynthia Erivo, a multiple Tony winner, the ceremony featured 26 competitive categories.
Notable Winners
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Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play:
- Francis Jue for his role in Yellow Face.
- Other nominees included:
- Glenn Davis (Purpose)
- Gabriel Ebert (John Proctor Is The Villain)
- Bob Odenkirk (Glengarry Glen Ross)
- Conrad Ricamora (Oh Mary)
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Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play:
- Sarah Snook for her role in The Picture Of Dorian Gray.
- Other nominees included:
- Laura Donnelly (The Hills Of California)
- Mia Farrow (The Roommate)
- LaTanya Richardson Jackson (Purpose)
- Sadie Sink (John Proctor Is The Villain)
Special Awards
Several groups received special recognition, including:
- Choreographers: Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck
- Orchestrators: Marco Paguia, Andrew Resnick, and Michael Thurber (Just In Time)
- Other Honorees:
- Will Aronson (Maybe Happy Ending)
- Bruce Coughlin (Floyd Collins)
- David Cullen/Andrew Lloyd Webber (Sunset Blvd.)
Recognition for Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending received multiple nominations, including:
- Best Musical Score/Musical Direction
- Best Original Score
- Best Choreography
- Best Lighting Design of a Play
- Best Sound Design of a Play
The production shared nominations with others, such as Just In Time: A Valentine To Moss Hart.
Contributions from Notable Playwrights
Playwrights recognized for their contributions included:
- Will Aronson/Hue Park for Maybe Happy Ending
- David Yazbek/Erik Della Penna for Death Becomes Her
- Julia Mattison/Noel Carey for Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
This year’s event marked another exciting celebration of Broadway’s talented performers and creatives.
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