The complete list of winners in Tony Awards 2024

The 77th Annual Tony Awards took place at Lincoln Center and were shown on CBS. The event celebrated the best of Broadway, featuring many big wins, surprises, and unforgettable moments.
Ariana DeBose, who hosted the night, shined a light on the amazing achievements in theater over the past year, leading to a series of remarkable wins and heartfelt speeches.
The play Stereophonic, about a rock band making a hit album, was the biggest winner of the night, winning Best Play. It had 13 nominations and won several awards, including Best Direction of a Play for Daniel Aukin, Best Sound Design of a Play for Ryan Rumery, and Best Featured Actor in a Play for Will Brill.
The Outsiders claimed the award for Best Musical at this year’s ceremony. Directed by Danya Taymor, the adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s novel impressed with its dynamic staging and strong performances.
Despite receiving 13 nominations, “Hell’s Kitchen,” featuring music by Alicia Keys, only secured two wins: Maleah Joi Moon for Best Leading Actress in a Musical and Kecia Lewis for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, showcasing the tough competition among this year’s musicals.
The night featured exciting performances from nominees for Best Musical. “Stereophonic” stood out with its live performance that mixed music and drama in a unique way. Jonathan
Groff gave a touching speech when he won Best Leading Actor in a Musical for “Merrily We Roll Along”. He spoke warmly about his supportive parents and his journey in theater, making his acceptance a heartfelt moment in the celebration.
The event was attended by many famous people like Angelina Jolie, Hillary Clinton, Cynthia Erivo, Nick Jonas, and Brooke Shields. They were there to present awards. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys also performed their famous song Empire State of Mind, even though it wasn’t part of the “Hell’s Kitchen” show.
Political themes were subtly present throughout the ceremony, as many winners and presenters urged people to vote and support social causes.
They used their time to highlight the importance of theater in discussing important issues, showing how the industry stays connected to what’s happening in the world.
This year on Broadway, there were many impactful plays.
“Appropriate,” a family drama, won Best Revival of a Play, and Sarah Paulson received the award for Best Leading Actress for her role in it.
Other noteworthy revivals included “An Enemy of the People” and “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch,” showing a wide range of stories being told on Broadway.
Despite the vibrant productions, Broadway continues to face challenges in drawing audiences back to pre-pandemic levels. Innovations like the music-infused “Stereophonic” reflect the industry’s efforts to reinvigorate interest and attendance.
Director George C. Wolfe, honored with a special achievement Tony Award, delivered a powerful speech underscoring the essential role of theater in society.
He eloquently argued that theater’s strength lies in its ability to represent diverse experiences, stating, “Theater doesn’t need to look like you to be about you,” highlighting its capacity to reflect and shape societal narratives. This sentiment resonated with the evening’s celebrations, reinforcing the importance of theater as a vital cultural institution.
List of Winners
Category | Winner |
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Best Play | “Stereophonic” |
Best Musical | “The Outsiders” |
Best Revival of a Play | “Appropriate” |
Best Revival of a Musical | “Merrily We Roll Along” |
Best Leading Actor in a Play | Stephen McKinley Henderson for “Between Riverside and Crazy” |
Best Leading Actress in a Play | Sarah Paulson for “Appropriate” |
Best Leading Actor in a Musical | Jonathan Groff for “Merrily We Roll Along” |
Best Leading Actress in a Musical | Maleah Joi Moon for “Hell’s Kitchen” |
Best Featured Actor in a Play | Will Brill for “Stereophonic” |
Best Featured Actress in a Play | Crystal Lucas-Perry for “Ain’t No Mo’” |
Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Sidney DuPont for “The Outsiders” |
Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Kecia Lewis for “Hell’s Kitchen” |
Best Direction of a Play | Daniel Aukin for “Stereophonic” |
Best Direction of a Musical | Danya Taymor for “The Outsiders” |
Best Sound Design of a Play | Ryan Rumery for “Stereophonic” |
Best Sound Design of a Musical | Gareth Owen for “MJ: The Musical” |
Best Choreography | Christopher Wheeldon for “MJ: The Musical” |
Best Book of a Musical | Martyna Majok for “The Great Gatsby” |
Best Original Score | Shaina Taub for “Suffragist” |