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Darren Criss and Julianne Hough Host ‘Act One’ of the Tonys
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02of 10Ariana DeBose Opens the Show to ‘A Round of Applause’Theo Wargo/GettyFor her veryfirst time hosting the Tony Awards, the Oscar-winningWest Side Storyactress honored Broadway’s best and brightest with a mash-up medley of songs from musicals likeChicago,Hamilton,West Side Storyand more.The song offered a ‘Round of Applause’ to everyone from theater fans to swings and understudies. DeBose was honored with her own standing ovation following her performance.
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Ariana DeBose Opens the Show to ‘A Round of Applause’
For her veryfirst time hosting the Tony Awards, the Oscar-winningWest Side Storyactress honored Broadway’s best and brightest with a mash-up medley of songs from musicals likeChicago,Hamilton,West Side Storyand more.
The song offered a ‘Round of Applause’ to everyone from theater fans to swings and understudies. DeBose was honored with her own standing ovation following her performance.
03of 10Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster PerformTheo Wargo/GettyHugh Jackman andSutton Fostertook to the stagewith the cast ofThe Music Man, tap dancing during an energetic rendition of the show’s “76 Trombones” finale.
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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Perform
Hugh Jackman andSutton Fostertook to the stagewith the cast ofThe Music Man, tap dancing during an energetic rendition of the show’s “76 Trombones” finale.
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Paris and Prince Jackson Introduce a Performance from MJ: The Musical
Paris and Prince Jackson were at the 2022 Tony Awardsto supportMJ: The Musical,the Broadway musical based on their late fatherMichael Jackson.
05of 10Ariana DeBose and Sam RockwellTheo Wargo/GettyAriana DeBose didn’t need to go far when looking for someone to help her demonstrate some Bob Fosse moves. Sam Rockwell, who played the iconic choreographer inFosse/Verdon, was ready and willing to get up out of his seat to dance withthe evening’s host!
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Ariana DeBose and Sam Rockwell
Ariana DeBose didn’t need to go far when looking for someone to help her demonstrate some Bob Fosse moves. Sam Rockwell, who played the iconic choreographer inFosse/Verdon, was ready and willing to get up out of his seat to dance withthe evening’s host!
06of 10Billy Crystal Gets the Audience InvolvedCBSBilly Crystal showed off a new skill of his: “Yiddish scatting.” TheMr. Saturday Nightstar got the audience involved in his Tonys performance, handing the mic to stars like Samuel L. Jackson and Lin Manuel Miranda in the process.
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Billy Crystal Gets the Audience Involved
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Billy Crystal showed off a new skill of his: “Yiddish scatting.” TheMr. Saturday Nightstar got the audience involved in his Tonys performance, handing the mic to stars like Samuel L. Jackson and Lin Manuel Miranda in the process.
07of 10Ariana DeBose Got the Audience InvolvedCBSWhile performing a number aptly titled “In the Audience,” DeBose sang about the beauty of stars going from the stage to the audience. The number gave her a chance to sidle up to none other than Andrew Garfield.
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Ariana DeBose Got the Audience Involved
While performing a number aptly titled “In the Audience,” DeBose sang about the beauty of stars going from the stage to the audience. The number gave her a chance to sidle up to none other than Andrew Garfield.
08of 10A Touching Sondheim TributeTheo Wargo/GettyLin-Manuel Mirandaintroduced a touching tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim, whodied in November 2021 at the age of 91. Tony Award-winner Bernadette Peters, a longtime Sondheim muse, sang a touching rendition of “Children Will Listen” fromInto the Woodsin honor of the late songwriting giant.
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A Touching Sondheim Tribute
Lin-Manuel Mirandaintroduced a touching tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim, whodied in November 2021 at the age of 91. Tony Award-winner Bernadette Peters, a longtime Sondheim muse, sang a touching rendition of “Children Will Listen” fromInto the Woodsin honor of the late songwriting giant.
09of 10The Cast of Spring Awakening ReunitesTheo Wargo/GettyLea Michele, Jonathan Groff, Skylar Astin and the original cast ofSpring Awakeningreturned to the Tonys stage 15 years after winning best musical to sing an emotional version of “Touch Me.”
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The Cast of Spring Awakening Reunites
Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, Skylar Astin and the original cast ofSpring Awakeningreturned to the Tonys stage 15 years after winning best musical to sing an emotional version of “Touch Me.”
10of 10Joaquina Kalukango Delivers a Powerful PerformanceTheo Wargo/GettyJoaquina Kalukango took home the Tony for lead actress in a musical for her role as Nelly O’Brien inParadise Square —and after seeing her sing “Let It Burn” earlier in the evening, her win was no surprise! The actress delivered an emotional and powerful performance that had the audience on their feet in a standing ovation.
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Joaquina Kalukango Delivers a Powerful Performance
Joaquina Kalukango took home the Tony for lead actress in a musical for her role as Nelly O’Brien inParadise Square —and after seeing her sing “Let It Burn” earlier in the evening, her win was no surprise! The actress delivered an emotional and powerful performance that had the audience on their feet in a standing ovation.
source: people.com
