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 scarlet number by Rodarte – 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.Â
George Clooney arrived with his wife Amal, who stunned in a white gown featuring draped pearls throughout.Â
Broadway’s biggest stars came together on Sunday night to celebrate all things theater at the 78th Annual Tony Awards; Nicole Scherzinger wore Rodarte
Amal stole the show in her pearl frock, paired with white heels and a structured clutch.
The stunning lawyer and human rights activist, 47, 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.
George, 64, competed 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.
George lost out to Cole Escola in Oh, Mary!; Cole wrote and starred in it.Â
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.Â
Ariana paired her silky white gown with strappy heels and glittery eye makeup to round out her red carpet look.Â
Meanwhile, Brooke opted to flash her toned legs in a mini red dress that had ruching along it, paired with matching heels and clutch that had ‘Radio City Music Hall’ stitched on it.
The beautiful star, 60, accessorized with a diamond necklace and earrings to finish off her glam look.Â
Former Glee star Lea opted for a sleek look, choosing a sleeveless black dress with a deep thigh-slit and a low-cut neckline.Â
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
Katie Holmes donned a rose hued skirt with silver embellishments that reached the floor.
The 46-year-old star added a green blouse that had a bow accent behind her, revealing a hint of her toned back.
Cynthia Erivo wowed in a nude and silver gown while Natasha Hodgson donned a fringed silver and gold look.Â
Zoe Roberts, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Ella Beatty chose all black dresses.Â
Nepo baby Ella Beatty, 25, is the daughter of movie stars Warren Beatty and Annette Bening.
She channeled classic movie star style in her black pleated dress with matching gloves.
Jasmine Cephas-Jones, Rosie Perez, Alysha Deslorieux and Charli D’Amelio donned black gowns, with Rosie, Alysha and Charli opting for more intricate designs.Â
Michelle Williams, Anna Alimani, Justina Machado and LaTanya Richardson Jackson donned black and silver looks.Â
Katie Holmes donned a rose hued skirt with silver embellishments that reached the floor; she added a green blouse that had a bow accent behind her, revealing a hint of her toned back
Cynthia Erivo wowed in a nude and silver gown while Natasha Hodgson donned a fringed silver and gold look
Zoe Roberts, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Ella Beatty chose all black dresses
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.
Lea Salonga, Sasha Hutchings and Camille A. Brown looked beautiful in blue hued frocks.Â
Dylan Mulvaney wowed in a teal hued mermaid-style gown with ruching accents.Â
Jordan Tyson, Gayle King and Helen J Shen wowed in green gowns.
Jordan chose a fringed aquamarine low-cut dress, Gayle opted for a bold green number and Helen wore a Grecian inspired dress.Â
Kristin Chenoweth was electric in her sheer blue gown – which had a sheer corset and asymmetrical skirt. She added coordinating heels
Lea Salonga, Sasha Hutchings and Camille A. Brown looked beautiful in blue hued frocks
Dylan Mulvaney wowed in a teal hued mermaid-style gown with ruching accentsÂ
Jordan Tyson, Gayle King and Helen J Shen wowed in green-hued gowns; Jordan chose a fringed aquamarine low-cut dress, Gayle opted for a bold green number and Helen wore a Grecian inspired dress
Julianne Hough chose a white mermaid-style gown, with her short hair loose around her.
Carleigh Bettiol chose a slightly sheer nude gown while Megan Hilty donned a fringed frock.
Mia Farrow chose a cream colored suit with platform boots in the same color; Sarah Snook looked gorgeous in a long-sleeved cream dress that reached the carpet.Â
The show was held on the hallowed stage of Radio City Music Hall in New York City and was hosted by three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo.
This year featured major star power in the lead actor and actress categories.Â
The show, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, celebrated Broadway’s brightest talents in singing, acting, dancing and more.Â
Nicole accepted her first ever Broadway honor – winning Best Leading Actress in a Play for her performance in Sunset Boulevard.
She played Norma Desmond, an aging Hollywood star in the play, which was based on the 1950 film of the same name.
A sobbing Nicole Scherzinger, 46, accepted her first ever Broadway honor at the star-studded 78th Annual Tony Awards, held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday
Darren Criss, 38, won big, earning his first Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in Maybe Happy Ending, written by Will Aronson and Hue Park
Francis Jue, 61, won the Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in Yellow Face
‘Growing up I always felt like I didn’t belong, but you all have made me feel like I belong, and I have come home at last,’ she shared in her acceptance speech, before thanking her fiancé Thom Evans, adding he ‘believes in me when I forget to believe in myself.’Â
Sarah Snook also won at the Tony Awards, accepting the Best Leading Actress in a Play for her performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Sarah played all 26 characters, including Dorian and Lord Henry. Â
Other winners include Darren Criss, who won his first Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in Maybe Happy Ending.
Maybe Happy Ending, written by Hue Park and Will Aronson, won the best musical award.Â
Oprah Winfrey pictured looking slim backstage at the tony Awards
Julianne Hough chose a white mermaid-style gown, with her short hair loose around her
Carleigh Bettiol chose a slightly sheer nude gown while Megan Hilty donned a fringed frock
Mia Farrow chose a cream colored suit with platform boots in the same color;Â Sarah Snook looked gorgeous in a long-sleeved cream dress that reached the carpet
LaChanze dazzled in a fringed burnt orange frck
Betsy Struxness and Joy Woods donned gold gowns that shimmered on the red carpet
Marjan Neshat and Sara Bareilles dazzled in metallic hued numbers
Audra McDonald and Jasmine Amy Rogers looked incredible in their bold hued frocks
Celia Keenan-Bolger chose a yellow hued number while Carrie Preston opted for a red gown
Mona Swain wowed in a pink patterned gown with a sheer panel in the center
Cecily Strong opted for a pink, green and white gown while Morgan Marcell chose and orange, blue and black patterned set
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
Cole Escola donned a silver gown with a statement train
Bob Odenkirk is best known for his film and television work, including his acclaimed run on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but he was 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.Â
He lost to Francis June, who won for his role in Yellow Face.Â
Kara Young won best featured actress in a play for her performance in Purpose.
She triumphed over Tala Ashe for English, Jessica Hecht for Eureka Day, Marjan Neshat for English, and Fina Strazza for John Proctor Is the Villain.
Purpose is a darkly comedic family drama that delves into the complex legacy of a prominent African-American family.
Kara sweetly thanked her mother before making a statement on how theater brings people together, even in a world that often feels fractured.
English actor Jak Malone, 30, nabbed the win for best featured actor in a musical, for his Broadway debut in Operation Mincemeat. He beat out Brooks Ashmanskas for Smash, Jeb Brown for Dead Outlaw, Danny Burstein for Gypsy, and Taylor Trensch for Floyd Collins.
The Best Featured Actress in a Musical award went to Natalie Venetia Belcon, 56, for her performance in Buena Vista Social Club.
Hamilton co-stars Anthony Ramos struck a pose in an all black suit and Renee Elise Goldsberry chose a thigh-slit black gown
Samuel L. Jackson coordinated with wife LaTanya Richardson
Tom Felton looked dapper in his suit and tie
Daveed Diggs chose a shimmery aquamarine hued suit
Adam Lambert wore a silver suit with a dark blue silky button up
Benji Krol (left) and Nic Kaufmann opted to go shirtless beneath their suitsÂ
Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk and Jonathan Groff looked handsome in their suits
The best new play award went to author Branden Jacobs Jenkins and producer Glenn Davis for Purpose. They were up against Oh, Mary!, John Proctor Is the Villain, English, and The Hills of California.
Author Jonathan Spector and producer Lynne Meadow accepted the award for Best Revival of a Play for Eureka Day. They were up against Our Town, Romeo + Juliet, and Yellow Face.
The best direction of a play award was given to theatre director Sam Pinkleton for Oh, Mary!.
Meanwhile the best direction of a musical Tony award went to Michael Arden for Maybe Happy Ending.
The prestigious ceremony honoring theatre was hosted by three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, who kicked off the show with a thrilling performance featuring Oprah Winfrey.
The star-studded list of presenters at this year’s Tony’s included Ariana DeBose, Adam Lambert, Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Jesse Eisenberg, Keanu Reeves, Julianne Hough, Katie Holmes and more.
George Clooney competed for his massively successful play Good Night, And Good Luck in the lead actor in a play category, which he lost to Cole Escola; pictured April 3 in NYC
Bob Odenkirk is best known for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but he was 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)
Lin-Manuel Miranda (second to right) joined 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)
Cynthia Erivo, 38, was better known for her work in the theatre before expanding into a successful film and television career. She hosted this year’s Tony Awards.
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.Â
