Broadway’s biggest stars came together on Sunday night in New York City to celebrate all things theater at the 78th Annual Tony Awards.
Nicole Scherzinger kicked off the red carpet in style, leading the red carpet glamour in a sparkling crimson number with matching lipstick.
Ariana DeBose dazzled in a silky white gown, paired with a striking necklace and her hair loose around her.
Brooke Shields wowed in a crimson ruched mini dress that featured asymmetrical sleeves and showcased her toned legs.
Lea Michele chose a sleek blazer inspired gown with a deep v-neck and thigh-slit, perfectly complimenting her figure.
George Clooney arrived with his wife Amal, who stunned in a white gown featuring draped pearls throughout.
Broadway’s biggest stars came together on Sunday night to celebrate all things theater at the 78th Annual Tony Awards
Amal stole the show in her pearl frock, paired with white heels and a structured clutch.
The stunning lawyer and human rights activist wore her long brunette locks loose around her in cascading waves.
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The lovebirds, who welcomed twins Ella and Alexander in 2017, shared a sweet kiss on the red carpet.
George is competing for his massively successful play Good Night, And Good Luck – an adaptation of the film of the same name that he directed, co-wrote and costarred in — for the lead actor in a play category.
Nicole showed off her toned body in a strapless red gown that perfectly hugged her curves.
The stunner, 46, wore a diamond pendant necklace, opting to pull her long hair back into a slick bun.
The artist wore smokey eye makeup and red lipstick to round out her look.
Ariana paired her silky white gown with strappy heels and glittery eye makeup to round out her red carpet look.
Meanwhile, Brooke opted to flash her toned legs in a mini red dress that had ruching along it, paired with matching heels and clutch.
The beautiful star, 60, accessorized with a diamond necklace and earrings to finish off her glam look.
Nicole Scherzinger kicked off the red carpet in style, leading the red carpet glamour in a sparkling crimson number with matching lipstick
Ariana DeBose kicked off the red carpet in style, rocking a silky white gown, paired with a striking necklace and her hair loose around her
The stunning actress paired the look with strappy heels and glittery eye makeup to round out her red carpet look
Brooke Shields wowed in a crimson ruched mini dress that featured asymmetrical sleeves and showcased her toned legs
Lea Michele chose a sleek blazer inspired gown with a deep v-neck and thigh-slit, perfectly complimenting her figure
George Clooney looked dapper in his suit, joined by his stunning wife Amal
Amal stole the show in her pearl frock, paired with white heels and a structured clutch
The stunning lawyer and human rights activist wore her long brunette locks loose around her in cascading waves
The lovebirds, who welcomed twins Ella and Alexander in 2017, shared a sweet kiss on the red carpet
Nepo baby Ella Beatty, 25, is the daughter of movie stars Warren Beatty and Annette Bening.
The show is being held on the hallowed stage of Radio City Music Hall in New York City and it will hosted by three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo.
The three-hour show, which starts at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT, can be watched live on CBS or streamed on Paramount+ with Showtime. Users with the Paramount+ Essential subscription will have the option to begin watching the show on the following day.
This year features major star power in the lead actor and actress categories.
Acting legend Mia Farrow is competing against Succession star Sarah Snook and Stranger Things star Sadie Sink in the lead actress in a play category.
Darren Criss and Jonathan Groff are adding some star power to the lead actor in a musical category, while Megan Hilty, Nicole Scherzinger and Broadway legend Audra McDonald are some of the biggest names in the lead actress in a musical category.
Bob Odenkirk is best known for his film and television work, including his acclaimed run on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but he’s now nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play category for his turn in the revival of David Mamet’s iconic drama of desperation, Glengarry Glen Ross.
Presenters this year include Charli D’Amelio, Michelle Williams, Hacks’ Jean Smart, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Lea Salonga, all of whom are currently appearing on Broadway.
The stage icon Kristin Chenoweth will also be presenting, while Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will have a Bill and Ted reunion on stage ahead of their upcoming production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot. Glee star Lea Michele will also be joined on stage by Aaron Tveit.
Zoe Roberts, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Ella Beatty chose all black looks
Nepo baby Ella Beatty, 25, is the daughter of movie stars Warren Beatty and Annette Bening
Sarah Paulson pictured with Ella on the red carpet
Jasmine Cephas-Jones, Rosie Perez, Alysha Deslorieux and Charli D’Amelio donned black gowns, with Rosie, Alysha and Charli opting for more intricate designs
Michelle Williams, Anna Alimani, Justina Machado and LaTanya Richardson Jackson donned black and silver looks
Kristin Chenoweth was electric in her sheer blue gown – which had a sheer corset and asymmetrical skirt. She added coordinating heels
Mia Farrow chose a cream colored suit with platform boots in the same color
Daniel Dae Kim looked handsome as he arrived to the Tony Awards with his wife Mia Kim
Christian Siriano rocked black and white pinstripe trousers with a black blazer and top and Ashley Longshore donned a voluminous look
Hamilton co-stars Anthony Ramos struck a pose in an all black suit and Renee Elise Goldsberry chose a thigh-slit black gown
Tom Felton looked dapper in his suit and tie
Daveed Diggs chose a shimmery aquamarine hued suit
Several former Tony winners will be helping to announce awards, including Oprah Winfrey, Bryan Cranston, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sarah Paulson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kelli O’Hara and Rachel Bay Jones.
And the other presenters aren’t exactly slouches, as several of them have Oscars and Grammy Awards to their names. They include Ben Stiller, Samuel L. Jackson, Katie Holmes, Jesse Eisenberg, Allison Janney, Ariana DeBose, Adam Lambert, Carrie Preston, Danielle Brooks and Sara Bareilles.
Going into the 2025 ceremony, three musicals are leading the pack with 10 nominations each: Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy.
Buena Vista Social Club is inspired by the beloved Cuban ensemble of the same name, which recorded a hit eponymous album in 1997 and was documented in Wim Wenders’ acclaimed documentary (also of the same name) in 1999.
Death Becomes Her is based on the Robert Zemeckis fantastical black comedy from 1992, which starred Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis.
George Clooney is competing for his massively successful play Good Night, And Good Luck in the lead actor in a play category; pictured April 3 in NYC
Succession star Sarah Snook is nominated for best lead actress in a play for The Picture Of Dorian Gray; seen in London in April 2024
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is nominated for John Proctor Is The Villain; pictured April 14 in NYC
Bob Odenkirk is best known for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but he’s now nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play category for Glengarry Glen Ross; Odenkirk (R) is pictured with costars Bill Burr (L) and Kieran Culkin (center)
Unlike those musicals, which are adapted from existing music and films, Maybe Happy is a science fiction–romance that originated in South Korea. It follows two android helper-bots who develop feelings for each other, despite the fact that their short life spans threaten any future plans.
Dead Outlaw, John Proctor Is The Villain, Sunset Blvd. and The Hills Of California are all tied for seven Tony nominations, while Floyd Collins, Justin In Time, Purpose and The Picture Of Dorian Gray are tied for six.
Dead Outlaw and Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical are also competing in the Best Musical category, while English, The Hills Of California, John Proctor Is The Villain, Oh, Mary! and Purpose are vying for Best Play.
Purpose and English have already been honored with Pulitzer Prizes.
This year’s nominated revivals include Eureka Day, Romeo + Juliet, Thornton Wilder’s Our Town and David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face in the play category, while Floyd Collins, Gypsy, Pirates! The Penzanze Musical and Sunset Blvd. fill out the Best Revival of a Musical category.
The performances this year will highlight all of the new and revived musical nominees, as well as Just In Time and Real Women Have Curves, which weren’t nominated in best musical or revival but did receive other major nominations.
The 2025 Tonys will look to the past as well with a tribute to Hamilton for its 10th anniversary as the original cast reunites for a performance.
Miranda will be accompanied by Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs, Ariana DeBose, Jonathan Groff and Christopher Jackson, all of whom were part of the original production.
Former Tony winner Oprah Winfrey (L) and Katie Holmes are among the stars presenting at the ceremony
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter (pictured in the film) will reunite to present ahead of their performance in Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot
Lin-Manuel Miranda (second to right) will join the original cast of Hamilton to pay tribute to his hit musical for its 10th anniversary; pictured with original stars Leslie Odom Jr. (L), Phillipa Soo (second to left) and Ariana DeBose (R)
Erivo, 38, was better known for her work in the theatre before expanding into a successful film and television career.
The Wicked Star — who recently stirred up controversy when she was announced as the star of a production of Jesus Christ Superstar being held at the Hollywood Bowl in August — is already three-quarters of the way toward completing the rare and coveted EGOT after winning an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony.
Along the way, she also received nominations for four Golden Globe Awards, two British Academy Film Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
She previously starred on Broadway in the popular adaptation of The Color Purple, which led to her performing its song I’m Here at the 2016 Tonys.