2016 Tony Award Winners

June 13, 2016

Broadway’s Tony Awards were held last night in glimmering New York City, under the cloud of tragedy in Orlando. Hosting for the very first time, actor James Corden began the ceremony with a heartfelt message, acknowledging the suffering associated with the Orlando mass shooting. The academy did it’s best to honor the stars of Broadway while there were countless references to the tragedy through the night.

Hamilton was the nights biggest winner, earning 11 Tony Awards, ranging from ‘Best Musical’ to ‘Choreography’ and more. Here are a few of the other 2016 Tony Award winners…

Best Play
The Humans

Best Book of a Musical – Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Frank Langella, The Father

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Jessica Lange, Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Best Costume Design of a Musical
Paul Tazewell, Hamilton

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Leslie Odom, Jr., Hamilton

Best Orchestrations
Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

Best Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton

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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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