The Tony Awards 2025 Winners were announced on June 8, 2025, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This year’s ceremony celebrated the finest achievements on Broadway, showcasing both new talent and veteran performers.
2025 Tony Awards Winners
Maybe Happy Ending Dominates
Leading the night, Maybe Happy Ending won six Tony Awards, the highest number among all shows. In particular, the musical earned Best New Musical, while Darren Criss won Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role. Nicole Scherzinger also made waves by winning Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard.
Highlights in Play Categories
Meanwhile, in the world of plays, Purpose, a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, received the award for Best New Play. Additionally, Eureka Day was honored with Best Play Revival. Sunset Boulevard not only succeeded in musical categories but also took home Best Musical Revival.
Key Acting Awards
In acting, Sarah Snook earned the Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray, where she impressively portrayed all 26 roles. Cole Escola won Best Leading Actor in a Play for the hit play Oh, Mary!. These wins reflect the growing diversity and fresh energy on Broadway stages.
Direction, Music, and Design Awards
Furthermore, Michael Arden received Best Direction of a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending, while Sam Pinkleton won Best Direction of a Play for Oh, Mary!. The musical also scored big with Will Aronson and Hue Park winning Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score.
In design categories, Miriam Buether and 59 won Best Scenic Design of a Play for Stranger Things: The First Shadow. For musicals, Dane Laffrey and George Reeve took home Best Scenic Design for Maybe Happy Ending. Other notable design winners included Jack Knowles for Best Lighting Design of a Musical and Jonathan Deans for Best Sound Design of a Musical.
Special Honors
Finally, special awards were presented to honor extraordinary contributions. Celia Keenan-Bolger received the Isabelle Stevenson Award for her philanthropy, and Harvey Fierstein was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, marking his fifth Tony.
Conclusion
Overall, the 2025 Tony Awards showcased Broadway’s continuing strength with standout new productions and performances. Maybe Happy Endings’ multiple wins point to it as a musical worth watching. Moreover, the recognition of new talents like Nicole Scherzinger and Sarah Snook highlights Broadway’s evolving landscape. As the theater community looks ahead, these winners set a high standard for the coming season.
