The 2025 Tony Awards held its star-studded ceremony last night, with the hit Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending prevailing with six wins, including Best Musical.
The telecast was not just a celebration of the best of Broadway this season, but it also featured performances from the nominated musicals and special moments that made it a memorable night for both the nominees and the viewers who were watching at home.
Here are the top five moments from last night's 2025 Tony Awards ceremony.
Best Lead Actress in a Musical Showdown
The Best Lead Actress in a Musical category was seen as the most competitive race of the night, with Audra McDonald (Gypsy) or Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Boulevard) as the frontrunners.
In the end, Scherzinger prevailed and nabbed her first-career Tony Award win. The audience gave her a standing ovation as she went up to the stage, accepted the award, and shared a heartfelt speech.
Hamilton Reunion Performance
The original cast of Hamilton reunited to celebrate the hit Broadway show's 10th anniversary. They performed a medley of different songs, including the likes of "My Shot" and "The Room Where It Happens."
The performance was met with enthusiasm among the audience in Radio City Music Hall and the viewers at home, as they were glad to see the cast perform the songs in the musical again and retain the magic after all these years.
Audra McDonald's Show-Stopping Performance
Audra McDonald may not have taken home a trophy, but she was still a winner in the viewers' heart, thanks to her show-stopping performance of "Rose's Turn" from Gypsy during the ceremony.
She performed the song from the iconic musical with levity and gravitas, and she proved here why she deserved all the award recognitions that she has received for her performance as Mama Rose.
Jonathan Groff on Top of Keanu Reeves
The performance of Just in Time during the ceremony became viral thanks to a funny moment between Jonathan Groff and Keanu Reeves, which was also seen as a reunion for the stars of The Matrix Resurrections.
Groff was seen climbing over Reeves in his seat and straddling him. Reeves went along with the bit, which garnered laughter from the audience in Radio Music City Hall.
Cynthia Erivo's Closing Performance
The ceremony ended with a bang thanks to host Cynthia Erivo's powerful performance on "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," which was met with a standing ovation from the audience.
Erivo changed the lyrics to the iconic Broadway song to reflect the closing moments of the ceremony and celebrate the "best time" that she had during her hosting duty in the telecast.
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