Cole Escola, Paul Tazewell, Nicole Scherzinger, Harvey Fierstein, Maybe Happy Ending, Kara Young

The 78th Annual Tony Awards, held on June 8, 2025, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, marked a historic evening for Broadway. Hosted by Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo, the ceremony celebrated the best of the 2024–2025 Broadway season, honoring productions and performances that showcased exceptional talent and innovation.

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Megan Hilty and the cast of Death Becomes Her Performance at the 2025 Tonys. Photo Credit: Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

🏆 Major Winners

"Maybe Happy Ending" Dez Duron, Helen J. Shen, Darren Criss, Marcus Choi. Photo Credit: Getty Images

• Best Musical: Maybe Happy Ending

  This futuristic love story about robots captivated audiences and critics alike, earning six Tony Awards, including Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Direction, and Best Scenic Design. Darren Criss received the award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of the lead character.

• Best Play: Purpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

  A poignant exploration of identity and societal expectations, Purpose garnered multiple awards, including Best Actor in a Play for Cole Escola and Best Featured Actress in a Play for Kara Young. Young made history as the first Black actress to win two consecutive Tony Awards in this category.

• Best Revival of a Musical: Sunset Blvd.

  Nicole Scherzinger's powerful performance as Norma Desmond earned her the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical. The production also won Best Lighting Design for Jack Knowles.

• Best Revival of a Play: Eureka Day

  This timely and thought-provoking play about a progressive California school district navigating a public health crisis was recognized for its compelling storytelling and direction.

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🎭 Acting Honors

• Best Actress in a Play: Sarah Snook for The Picture of Dorian Gray

  Snook's mesmerizing solo performance brought Oscar Wilde's classic to life, earning her the night's top acting honor.

Glenn Close, Lea Salonga, Cole Escola, Ben Stiller. Photo Credit: Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

• Best Actor in a Play: Cole Escola for Oh, Mary!

  Escola made history as the first openly non-binary actor to win this award, delivering a standout performance in this acclaimed production.

Kara Young. Photo Credit: Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

• Best Featured Actress in a Play: Kara Young for Purpose

  Young's portrayal of a pregnant lesbian navigating societal challenges earned her a second consecutive Tony Award in this category.

• Best Featured Actor in a Play: Glenn Davis for Purpose

  Davis's performance added depth to the ensemble, contributing to the play's critical acclaim.

• Best Actor in a Musical: Darren Criss for Maybe Happy Ending

  Criss's portrayal of a robot learning about love showcased his versatility and earned him this prestigious award.

Nicole Scherzinger. Photo Credit: Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

• Best Actress in a Musical: Nicole Scherzinger for Sunset Blvd.

  Scherzinger's commanding performance as Norma Desmond captivated audiences and critics alike.

• Best Featured Actress in a Musical: Natalie Venetia Belcon for Buena Vista Social Club

  Belcon's dynamic performance added vibrancy to this musical celebration of Cuban music and culture.

• Best Featured Actor in a Musical: Jak Malone for Operation Mincemeat

  Malone's portrayal of a British intelligence officer in this World War II comedy-thriller earned him this honor.

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🎨 Creative and Technical Awards

• Best Book of a Musical: Will Aronson and Hue Park for Maybe Happy Ending

• Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: Will Aronson and Hue Park for Maybe Happy Ending

• Best Direction of a Musical: Michael Arden for Maybe Happy Ending

• Best Direction of a Play: Sam Pinkleton for Oh, Mary!

• Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Dane Laffrey and George Reeve for Maybe Happy Ending

• Best Scenic Design of a Play: Ariana Venturi for Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Paul Tazewell. Photo Credit: Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

• Best Costume Design of a Musical: Paul Tazewell for Death Becomes Her

• Best Costume Design of a Play: Ann Roth for The Picture of Dorian Gray

• Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Jack Knowles for Sunset Blvd.

• Best Lighting Design of a Play: Ben Stanton for Stranger Things: The First Shadow

• Best Sound Design of a Musical: Gareth Owen for Death Becomes Her

• Best Sound Design of a Play: Mikhail Fiksel for Stranger Things: The First Shadow

• Best Choreography: Sergio Trujillo for Buena Vista Social Club

• Best Orchestrations: Bill Sherman for Buena Vista Social Club

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Harvey Fierstein. Photo Credit: Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

🏅 Special Honors

Lifetime Achievement Award: Harvey Fierstein
The legendary playwright and performer was honored for his decades-long contributions to theater.

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The 78th Tony Awards celebrated a season rich in diversity, innovation, and artistic excellence, reflecting the vibrant state of contemporary theater. From groundbreaking performances to visionary productions, this year's winners exemplify the dynamic spirit of Broadway.

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