As the 76th annual Tony Awards kicked off in New York amidst a culturally-rich theater season, a cloud of uncertainty loomed due to the ongoing writers strike that represented screenwriters and playwrights. Despite the threat of cancellation, the Broadway League and the American Theater Wing, the two organizations responsible for presenting the Tonys, decided to keep the event script-free to avoid being picketed, resulting in a night of impressive improvisation by host Ariana DeBose and other presenters.
Thankfully, the Broadway community showcased their expertise in navigating the pressure of live performances, with a stunning array of nominated plays and musicals, including “Some Like It Hot,” a jazz-infused musical adaptation of the classic 1959 movie that leads the nominations with 13 nods, including the historic acting honor for J. Harrison Ghee, a nonbinary actor. “Shucked” and “Kimberly Akimbo” are also expected to win big, earning nine and eight nominations, respectively.
In addition to the productions, star turns were also aplenty, from Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain’s Broadway debut in “A Doll’s House” to Josh Groban’s captivating portrayal of the bloodthirsty character in “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Other notable performances include Sean Hayes’ portrayal of “America’s first publicly dysfunctional celebrity” Oscar Levant in “Good Night, Oscar,” and Jodie Comer’s role as a lawyer specializing in defending men accused of sexual assault who becomes a victim herself in “Prima Facie.”
Check out the complete list of nominees and winners, such as Yahya Abdul-Mateen II for his role in “Suzan-Lori Parks’ Topdog/Underdog,” and Crystal Lucas-Perry for her performance in “Ain’t No Mo’.” The night was full of outstanding talent, with honors recognizing the best book of a musical, original score, scenic design, costume design, lighting design, direction, choreography, and orchestrations.
The theater community proved once again that they are a force to be reckoned with, despite facing challenges such as the writers strike. The 2023 Tony Awards were filled with creativity, talent, and passion, leaving audiences with a sense of awe and inspiration.
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