Overview

• Erivo, who won a Tony in 2016 for The Color Purple, hosted the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, opening with an original number that earned a standing ovation.
• She arrived on the red carpet in a champagne-colored Schiaparelli gown styled by Jason Bolden and sported Shea Osei’s 3D floral nail art.
• Her opening musical number featured a glittery red dress, a choir ensemble and lyrics like 'It's our stories and our songs that let us soar.'
• The show-stopping opener included nods to nominees such as Audra McDonald, George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Cole Escola.
• Erivo is set to reprise her role as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters on November 21, 2025.