2024 Tony Awards Celebrate Broadway's Best with Historic Wins and Surprise Upsets
A night of firsts for women directors, heartfelt speeches, and standout performances marked the 77th Tony Awards.
- Kecia Lewis, after 40 years in the industry, wins her first Tony for 'Hell's Kitchen' and delivers an emotional speech.
- Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff both secure their first Tony Awards, with Radcliffe winning for 'Merrily We Roll Along.'
- Danya Taymor joins her aunt Julie Taymor as a Tony-winning director, making history for women in theater.
- Alicia Keys and Jay-Z's live performance of 'Empire State of Mind' electrifies the audience.
- 'The Outsiders' wins Best Musical in a surprising final award upset.