Tony Awards highlights: Radio City becomes the room where it happens for a ‘Hamilton’ reunion
June 9, 2025
Cole Escola of “Oh, Mary!” promised Mom a call, and also thanked a Grindr date. A “Maybe Happy Ending” writer kept reminding everyone that he’s single. Audra McDonald brought the room to a reverent hush with a powerhouse rendition of “Rose’s Turn” from “Gypsy,” but lost the Tony this time to Nicole Scherzinger of “Sunset Blvd.” Notable Tony moments also included a much-awaited “Hamilton” original cast reunion performance that had everyone singing along. Big winners were the charming robot-themed musical “Maybe Happy Ending” and the play “Purpose” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. “Succession” still has legs and Gavin Creel was remembered throughout.