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Here’s who won the 2024 Tony Awards night
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Maleah Joi Moon, winner of the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical for “Hell’s Kitchen”, poses during the 77th Annual Tony Awards at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024. in New York. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
The 77th annual Tony Awards took place last evening at New York’s David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, honoring the actors, plays, musicals and songs which have defined Broadway in the 2023/2024 season.
One of the night’s biggest winners, newcomer Maleah Joi Moon, took the stage to perform alongside creator and producer Alicia Keys. Moon had her breakthrough in 2024, starring as “Ali” in the musical loosely based on Keys’ childhood, which was nominated in 13 categories this 12 months.
Moon took home her first Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, one among several trophies this 12 months that went to Black actors and behind-the-scenes creators after a banner season on Broadway.
See more of this 12 months’s Tony Award winners below:
Maleah Joi Moon – BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE IN A MUSICIAN
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Maleah Joi Moon, winner of the award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for “Hell’s Kitchen,” poses during the 77th Annual Tony Awards at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 New York. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
Kara Young – BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE IN SALES
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Kara Young, winner of Best Featured Actress in a Play for “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch,” poses in the 77th Annual Tony Awards Press Room at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
DeDe Ayite – BEST COSTUME DESIGN FOR ART
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Dede Ayite receives the award for Best Costume Design in a Play for “Jaji’s African Hair Braid” during the 77th Annual Tony Awards at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
Nikiya Mathis – SPECIAL TONY AWARD
Mathis received special distinction as a hair and wig designer for the company.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Special Tony Award recipient Honoree Nikiya Mathis poses in the press room of the 77th Annual Tony Awards at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack – TONY HONORS FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEATER
ASU Gammage executive director and vp of cultural affairs at ASU, honored for a long time of labor to make theater more inclusive.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: (L-R) Colleen Jennings-Roggensack and Kelsey Jennings Roggensack attend the 77th Annual Tony Awards at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Kecia Lewis – BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE IN A MUSICIAN
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Kecia Lewis poses together with her award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical “Hell’s Kitchen” during the 77th Annual Tony Awards at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 New York. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
Billy Porter – TONY IZABELLE STEVENSON AWARD
Porter was honored in recognition of his outstanding commitment and contributions as an activist and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, including work with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) and the Entertainment Community Fund, amongst others.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Honoree Billy Porter, recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Award, poses during the 77th Annual Tony Awards at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)