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Tony awards 2024: Stereophonic, Merrily We Roll Along and The Outsiders win big | Tony awards
The 77th annual Tony awards saw big wins for shows like Stereophonic, Merrily We Roll Along, and The Outsiders, as well as actors Jeremy Strong and Daniel Radcliffe. Stereophonic, the most nominated play in Tonys history, took home five awards, including best play. Playwright David Adjmi emphasized the importance of funding the arts in America. Merrily We Roll Along, a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical, won four awards, with Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff earning recognition for their performances. The night also honored female directors and featured special tributes, making it a memorable event in Broadway history.
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The 77th annual Tony Awards were a night to remember, with big wins for shows like Stereophonic, Merrily We Roll Along, and The Outsiders. The star-studded event saw actors like Jeremy Strong and Daniel Radcliffe take home prestigious awards, solidifying their places in Broadway history.
Stereophonic, the most nominated play in Tonys history, walked away with five awards, including best play. Playwright David Adjmi, who worked tirelessly for 11 years to bring the play to the stage, emphasized the importance of funding the arts in America. The Guardian’s Gloria Oladipo hailed Stereophonic as “a triumphant example of what happens when art has the time to develop.”
A revival of Stephen Sondheim’s once-flop musical Merrily We Roll Along received four awards, with stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff winning for their outstanding performances. Radcliffe expressed his gratitude to his parents for introducing him to Sondheim’s music, calling the play one of the best experiences of his life.
The Outsiders, based on SE Hinton’s novel and produced by Angelina Jolie, was named best musical and picked up three other awards. Danya Taymor, niece of renowned director Julie Taymor, won for best direction, highlighting the significant presence of women in directing roles this year.
Emmy-winning actor Jeremy Strong took home the award for lead actor in a play for his role in An Enemy of the People. Strong praised Henrik Ibsen’s environmental play for its relevance and powerful message.
Hell’s Kitchen, a musical loosely based on Alicia Keys’ life, received two awards for actors Maleah Joi Moon and Kecia Lewis. Alicia Keys herself graced the stage with a performance of Empire State of Mind alongside Jay-Z.
Appropriate, a darkly comic family drama, won for best revival of a play and best actress in a lead role for Sarah Paulson. Paulson thanked playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins for creating a character with a “hope to be seen” and emphasized the importance of theatre in exploring humanity.
Host Ariana DeBose celebrated the ambitious Broadway season, acknowledging the safe space that theatre provides for all. The night also featured appearances from A-listers like Taraji P Henson and Hillary Clinton, who stressed the importance of voting.
A special tribute was paid to Broadway legend Chita Rivera, who passed away earlier in the year. Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, and Bebe Neuwirth honored Rivera’s legacy, describing her as a shining presence on stage.
While some nominated shows went home empty-handed, the 2023 Tony Awards ceremony was a night filled with emotion, celebration, and recognition of outstanding talent in the world of theatre. The event showcased the diversity and creativity that make Broadway a truly special place.
Overall, the Tony Awards 2024 were a testament to the power of storytelling, the magic of live performance, and the enduring impact of theatre on our lives. As we look forward to future productions and performances, let’s continue to support and celebrate the arts in all their forms.
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