Josh Groban as Sweeney Todd will stalk my incubus always , but like , in a good direction .
1.For the opening number, we first see a totally blank script in solidarity with the WGA and theirongoing writer’s strike.
2.Next, we’re whisked away by the art of dance in a performance that I highly recommend watching because WOW?!
If you see any part of the opening dance number, let it be our hostAriana DeBoseLEAPING from the top of the stairs:
3.To get the vibes going, the cast ofNew York, New York took the stage to start the show with classic Broadway flair:
Check out all the glitzy NYC glory here:
4.The first award of the night, Featured Actor in a Play, went to Brandon Uranowitz for his work inLeopoldstadt:
5.Next, Bonnie Milligan took home the award for Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Aunt Debra inKimberly Akimbo.
6.Our eyes and ears were then blessed by an enchanting performance fromCamelot.
If you’d like to watch the performance, tra la! It’s here:
7.Another win forLeopoldstadtwas awarded to Patrick Marber for Best Direction of a Play. He joked in his acceptance speech:
8.Michael Arden won Best Direction of a Musical forParadeand had this iconic thing to say:
9.Next, &Juliet, ajukebox musical filled with pop hits,took the stage for an explosive performance:
You can hear them roar here:
10.In true award show fashion, our host went into the crowd to take a selfie with the star-studded audience includingLin-Manuel Mirandaand Kelli O’Hara.
Here’s how it turned out:
11.The next award was Featured Actress in a Play, and it was given to Miriam Silverman for her work inThe Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window.
12.Just when I began to crave a tap dance break, the cast ofSome Like It Hothit the stage:
See all the tippity tappin' here:
13.The next award, Best Revival of a Play, went to Suzan-Lori ParksTopdog/Underdog.
14.We got to see a performance of my new religion, aka the revival ofInto the Woodswith Sara Bareilles as the baker’s wife!! 😍
Here’s where you can watch their performance once, or like me, 100 times:
15.Gleeks everywhere SCREAMED a yelp of pride whenAlex Newell won for Best Featured Actor.
16.Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond’s emotionally debilitating and vocally stunning performance fromParadewas everything and more.
Cancel all your parties and forget your big parade — because you can watch it here:
17.Sweeney Toddbroke out the fog machine for their performance:
You can see Josh Groban slay as the demon barber of Fleet street here:
18.The Tony Awards suddenly took on the vibe of a very caucasian baseball game with aSweet Carolinesingalong from the Neil Diamond musical:A Beautiful Noise.
You can watch the performance (it was so good! So good!) here:
19.One of the most coveted awards of the night, Best Revival of a Musical, was awarded toParade:
20.We had a somber moment of remembrance with the stunning Joaquina Kalukango singing “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” fromPhantom of the Operain honor of those who have passed this year.
21.This night continued to make history when itgave the award for best Actor in a Musical to J. Harrison Ghee.
22.Emmy Award winner Jodie Comer became halfway to an EGOT by winning the Tony Award for Lead Actress in a Play for her work inPrima Facie.
23.Best Musical nominees, the cast ofKimberly Akimbo,somehow made me both laugh and cry with their performance.
Watch it here and ✨ feel✨ :
24.Before introducing the next award, Ariana DeBosereferenced her iconic BAFTA rap:
25.The award for Best Play was given toLeopoldstadt.
26.Shuckedmade me realize what I was missing in my life is a musical about corn.
You’re gonna want to watch this one because it’s corn. I can’t imagine a more beautiful thing:
27.The next award was Best Actress in a Musical. It was awarded to Victoria Clark, the lead inKimberly Akimbo.
28.The award for Lead Actor in a Play was given to Sean Hayes forGood Night, Oscar.
29.The final performance of the night before the last award was Lea Michele inFunny Girl.
Rachel Berry was in the room. Watch the performance here:
30.The last award, Best Musical, was awarded to the incredibleKimberly Akimbo!
What. A. Year. I’ll be listening to theSome Like It Hotsoundtrack on repeat until next year’s Tony Awards! Let me know what you thought about this year’s performances and award winners!
Josh Groban as Sweeney Todd will haunt my nightmares forever, but like, in a good way.
