Tony Awards 2025: ‘Purpose’ and ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ win top honors at star-studded ceremony

Major Winners

  • ‘Purpose’ won Best Play
  • ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ won Best Musical
  • Cole Escola won Best Actor for ‘Oh, Mary!’
  • Sarah Snook won Best Actress for ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’
  • Nicole Scherzinger won Best Actress in a Musical for ‘Sunset Blvd.’
  • ‘Sunset Blvd.’ also won Best Musical Revival

Ceremony Highlights

  • Cynthia Erivo, star of ‘Wicked’ and host, opened with a rousing number.
  • Jonathan Groff performed ‘Mack the Knife’ from ‘Just in Time’ with a humorous cameo by Keanu Reeves.
  • The original ‘Hamilton’ cast reunited to honor the show’s 10th anniversary.

Notable Quotes

“This is a night to remember for Broadway,” said host Cynthia Erivo.

Nicole Scherzinger: “Winning my first Tony is a dream come true.”

Conclusion

The 2025 Tony Awards not only honored the best in theater but also celebrated the enduring spirit of Broadway with memorable performances and emotional reunions.

Source: CNN

Winners celebrate on stage at the 2025 Tony Awards ceremony in New York.
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