The 78th edition of the Tony Awards was held with grandeur on Sunday in New York City, celebrating an exceptional year in theatre. Hosted by the talented Cynthia Erivo, the evening saw major wins and historic moments that will be remembered for years to come. One of the most notable wins of the night was Sarah Snook’s victory in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play category for her stunning portrayal in The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Another major highlight came with Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which took home several technical accolades, including Best Scenic Design of a Play, Best Lighting Design of a Play, and Best Sound Design of a Play, cementing its creative excellence in the theatrical world.
Kara Young made history by becoming the first Black artist to win back-to-back Tony Awards, further emphasizing the inclusive and progressive spirit of Broadway. In the musical categories, Maybe Happy Ending emerged as the big winner, earning Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical.
Other noteworthy victories include Purpose winning Best Play, Eureka Day bagging Best Revival of a Play, and Sunset Blvd. being recognized as Best Revival of a Musical. Cole Escola secured Best Actor in a Play for Oh, Mary!, while Darren Criss took home Best Actor in a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending. Nicole Scherzinger claimed the spotlight with her Best Actress in a Musical win for Sunset Blvd.
Here’s a quick rundown of key Tony Awards 2025 winners:
- Best Play: Purpose
- Best Musical: Maybe Happy Ending
- Best Revival of a Play: Eureka Day
- Best Revival of a Musical: Sunset Blvd.
- Best Actress in a Play: Sarah Snook, The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Best Actor in a Play: Cole Escola, Oh, Mary!
- Best Actress in a Musical: Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Blvd.
- Best Actor in a Musical: Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending
- Best Direction of a Play: Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary!
- Best Direction of a Musical: Michael Arden, Maybe Happy Ending
- Best Choreography: Buena Vista Social Club
- Best Orchestrations: Buena Vista Social Club
- Technical Triumphs: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Best Scenic Design, Lighting, and Sound Design of a Play)
The Tony Awards 2025 marked a successful post-pandemic era with record-breaking productions, strong performances, and a diverse pool of talent. Broadway continues to inspire with its creative brilliance, innovative storytelling, and cultural impact.
