Overview
- She earned the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical on June 8 for her portrayal of faded film star Norma Desmond.
- Her on-stage rendition of “As If We Never Said Goodbye” at Radio City Music Hall drew a standing ovation from fellow nominees and theater luminaries.
- In her acceptance speech she expressed gratitude to her Hawaiian-Ukrainian-Filipino heritage, her family, director Jamie Lloyd and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.
- Jamie Lloyd’s minimalist revival also secured the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, extending its Broadway run through July.
- After winning the 2024 Olivier Award for the same role in London, she revealed plans to pursue further projects in both stage and screen.