Jeffrey Seller, producer of "Hamilton," quoted the show's lyrics when accepting the award. The 74th Annual Tony Awards Nominations to Be Announced on Thursday, October 15th, Tony Awards Administration Committee Meets to Determine Final Eligibility for the 2019-2020 Season, The 74th Annual Tony Awards Will Take Place Digitally in Fall/Winter 2020. Nathan Lane made a crack about Trump University and Emilio Estefan insisted that his all-Latin cast for "On Your Feet!" [4] The revival of The Color Purple won two awards. All rights reserved.
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Miranda, the star and creator of "Hamilton," won for best score and book, and read from onstage a sonnet, referencing tragedy and urging "love and love and love....".

"[41], The ceremony averaged a Nielsen 6.8 ratings/11 share,[42] and was watched by 8.7 million viewers. The ceremony temporarily returned to the Beacon Theatre in New York City after three years at Radio City Music Hall and was broadcast live by CBS. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [13], The ceremony was dedicated in honor of the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting, which had occurred earlier that morning. Her show, which failed to beat "Jersey Boys" for the best musical Tony Award in 2006, won the best musical revival award in 2016. Under his helm, the barefoot cast warily circled one another under bright lights in a set that resembled a boxing ring.

He later flirted with Oprah Winfrey. [17], The ceremony's presenters included:[18][19][20][21], The following shows and performers performed on the ceremony's telecast:[22][23], Performances that were introduced by individuals who had a relationship with the show included: Steve Martin and Edie Brickell for Bright Star; Oprah Winfrey for The Color Purple; Josh Groban for Fiddler on the Roof; Emilio Estefan for On Your Feet!

[7], The annual Meet the Nominees Press Reception took place on May 4, 2016, at the Paramount Hotel. [27] The National Endowment for the Arts and Miles Wilkin, COO and executive vice president of Key Brand Entertainment, received the season's Special Tony Awards.

The show was also named best play revival. All market data delayed 20 minutes. He almost teared up when he mentioned his brother's struggle with dementia.

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The show earlier won awards for costume and lighting but lost scenic design to "She Loves Me," meaning "Hamilton" couldn't break the 12-statuette record haul by "The Producers." At the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, it won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program, and was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special and Outstanding Lighting Design / Lighting Direction for a Variety Special.
"[40] The Washington Post theatre critic Peter Marks gave high marks toward Corden saying, "Corden served for the first time Sunday night as host of the Tony Awards and, as a result, ushered in a completely pleasurable Era of Good Feeling for an awards ceremony, and an industry, badly in need of one. Tonight's show stands as a symbol and a celebration of that principle," he said. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. [11] A toast honoring the season's Creative Arts nominees was held at the Lambs Club on May 24, 2016. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP). All rights reserved. Still, few shows get introduced by a sitting president, as Barack and Michelle Obama did for the performance by the show's cast.