Foreigner, A gritty adaptation of the classic young adult novel became the essence of Broadway insiders on Sunday, winning the Tony Award for best new musical on a night when women made strides.
The musical is based on S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed book about rival gangs of rich and poor in 1960s Oklahoma. The win also means producer Angelina Jolie has received her first Tony Award.
Producer Matthew Rego thanked Hinton, who was in the audience at Manhattan’s Lincoln Center, in his acceptance speech: “Susie, I’m here to tell you that your story and its timeless message of love and family and staying golden has changed all of our lives forever.”
Hank Unger and Matthew Rego with the Best Musical Award for “The Outsiders” at the 77th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, US on June 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: Eduardo Muñoz
Stereophonic, The play, about a Fleetwood Mac-like band recording an album during a turbulent and life-changing year, won the award for best new play and won a total of five awards, the most of the night. It was written by David Adjmi, and its lyrics were written by former Arcade Fire member Will Butler.
“Oh, no. My agent gave me a beta blocker, but it’s not working,” Adjmi said. He added that the play took 11 years to come to fruition.
“It was a very difficult journey to get here,” he said. “We need to fund the arts in America.”
Two special guests thrilled the crowd – Jay-Z and Hillary Rodham Clinton. The latter, the producer of a musical about voting rights, performed I am sad.
“I’ve stood on many platforms, but this one is very special,” Clinton said. “I know a little bit about how hard it is to make change happen.”
In her first concert performance, Alicia Keys appeared at the piano as the performer of her semi-autobiographical musical, hell’s Kitchen, performed a medley of songs. He sang his and Jay-Z’s 2009 hit “Empire State of Mind,” joining the rapper on the interior stairs to loud applause.
In the latter, newcomer Maleah Joi Moon won the Best Leading Actress award. hell’s Kitchen, The 21-year-old actress, who plays Keys’ life-based role after fending off a challenge from veteran Kelli O’Hara, dedicated her award to her parents.
Alicia Keys and Maleah Joi Moon perform at the 77th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, United States on June 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: Brendan McDermid
Danya Taymor – whose aunt is Julie Taymor, the first woman to win a Tony Award for musical direction – became the sixth woman to win the same award Foreigner.
Shaina Toub then became the second woman in Broadway history to write, compose, and star in a Broadway musical, winning the award for Best Score, becoming the ninth woman to do so. Suffs Creator had already won the Best Book award earlier in the night.
If you are inspired by this story Sadness, Please make sure you and everyone you know are registered to vote and vote, vote, vote!” Taub said the win belongs to all the loud girls out there: “Go for it.”
Jeremy Strong won the first big award of the night. The “Succession” star received his first Tony Award for his work in the revival of Henrik Ibsen’s 1882 political drama. Enemy of the public. The award for best lead actor in a drama will follow his Emmy, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globe.
Jeremy Strong poses with the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play “An Enemy of the People” at the 77th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, US on June 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: Eduardo Muñoz
Kara Young is the first black performer to be nominated for a Tony Award for three consecutive years, this time winning Best Actress in a Play. Purli victorious, It is the story of a black preacher’s plan to reclaim his heritage and win back his church from the plantation owner.
“I thank my ancestors,” she said, also mentioning a list that included playwright Ossie Davis and co-star Ruby Dee, who originated her role.
harry potter Star Daniel Radcliffe bolstered his stage career by winning featured actor in a musical, his first trophy in five Broadway shows. He won for the revival of We go forward joyfully, The Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical play that travels back in time.
“It was one of the best experiences of my life,” Radcliffe said. “It’ll never be that good again.” He also thanked his parents for playing Sondheim in the car.
gladly Also named Best Musical Revival and earned Jonathan Groff his first Tony Award for Leading Actor in a Musical. Groff – First Nominated spring Awakening And Hamilton – He thanked his co-stars Lindsay Mendes and Radcliffe, both of whom were emotional in the audience.
Sarah Paulson and Jonathan Groff pose at the 77th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, US on June 16, 2024. | Photo credit: Eduardo Muñoz
Groff said he used to watch the Tonys as a child in Pennsylvania, also thanking his parents and brother, who let him act out scenes from “I Love Lucy” as a child.
“Thank you for always allowing me to fly my freak flag without ever making me feel weird,” he added.
Kecia Lewis, who plays a brilliant piano teacher hell’s Kitchen, She also won her first Tony Award. The 40-year-old veteran singer made her Broadway debut at the age of 18. dream Girls.
“This is the moment I’ve dreamed of for 40 years,” he said. “Don’t give up!”
Suitable, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ show centered on a family reunion in Arkansas was named best play revival. Jacobs-Jenkins also thanked Davis, saying there would be no way the play would appeal to audiences. Suitable Without Purli victorious.
Suitable Star Sarah Paulson also added a Tony for best lead actress in a play to her list of awards. Paulson said she was thrilled to be able to question the human condition: “That’s the heart and soul of our work and I’m so honored to be amongst you.”
Three-time Tony Award nominee Chita Rivera received a special tribute from Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Bebe Neuwirth. Chicago,Kiss of the Spider Woman And west side story Dancers performed her hit songs while host Ariana DeBose recalled Rivera winning an Oscar on the show. west side story joined the cast in the role of Anitha.
Brian Stokes Mitchell, from left, Ariana DeBose, Audra McDonald and Bebe Neuwirth pay tribute to Chita Rivera during the 77th Tony Awards in New York on Sunday, June 16, 2024. | Photo credit: Charles Sikes
DeBose, a three-time host, also co-choreographed the opening original number, “This Party’s for You.” The song cheered those who sacrifice for their art and took a subtle dig at other forms of entertainment: “You’ll learn that movies and TV can make you rich and famous. But theater will make you better.”
The performances also included an intense, scary version of “Willkommen” Cabaret Revival led by Eddie Redmayne, with Pete Townshend playing guitar The Who’s Tommy And from a messy rumble foreigner Which included falling water, buckets filled with mud, various carpets and a truck parked on the stage.
The broadcast hinted at an upcoming show, inviting Nicole Scherzinger – who is set to star in one of the shows Sunset Boulevard Revival – to sing the “In Memoriam” section. Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren – announced today as the Stars of 2025 The last five years – Presented.
Scherzinger sang “What I Did for Love”, featuring playwright Christopher Durang and actors Alan Arkin, Glenda Jackson, Louis Gossett Jr. and Treat Williams.
