J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell Make History as the First Openly Non-Binary Tony Award Winners in 2023
The 2023 Tony Awards marked a groundbreaking moment with the historic wins of J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell, who became the first openly nonbinary performers to achieve the prestigious Tony Awards.
Alex Newell made a remarkable achievement on Sunday night, securing a Tony for their exceptional performance in the musical “Shucked”, where they portrayed the captivating character of Lulu. Since its debut on Broadway on March 8, 2022, Newell has captivated audiences with their talent.
Newell expressed their gratitude and excitement during their acceptance speech, saying, “I am truly grateful for this moment. I have dreamed of this my entire life… I should not be standing here as a queer, non-binary individual from Massachusetts. To all those who doubt themselves, remember that you can achieve anything you set your mind to.”
In another remarkable moment of the show, J. Harrison Ghee triumphed with a Tony award for their outstanding portrayal of Jerry/Daphne in the highly acclaimed revival of “Some Like It Hot.” Ghee’s exceptional talent in the leading role of the production captivated audiences.
Ghee reflected on their journey during their acceptance speech, expressing gratitude to their mother for teaching them the importance of using their gifts to impact others. They dedicated the award to every trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming individual who was ever told they couldn’t be seen or be themselves.
Ariana DeBose took on the role of host for the 76th Annual Tony Awards, held at the United Palace Theater in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood.
The show took a different format due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, resulting in an unscripted presentation. DeBose cleverly acknowledged the strike in her opening number, showcasing an empty binder labeled “script”.
DeBose’s humor shone through when she playfully declared, “I’m live and unscripted, you’re welcome,” highlighting the spontaneity and unique nature of the event.
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