The first standing ovation of the night went to Gary Edwin Robinson, winner of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award, for his work on the Theatre Arts Program at Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn. “I told you I was going to the Tony Awards one day!” Robinson exclaimed to his family as he wielded his award.

Cynthia Erivo was ready for her close-up on the 2025 Tony Awards.

Let Broadway stars show you how it’s done: see all of the showstopping performances from Sunday’s Tony Awards.

Cynthia Erivo brought the house down with an opening original song for the Tony Awards, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.

The ‘Wicked’ star honored the best of Broadway as host of the 78th Tony Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall on June 8

Ingenuity and reinvention won big at the Tony Awards, where host Cynthia Erivo heralded the big headline of the night: “Broadway is officially back!” This season’s high-flying box-office numbers were juiced by an influx of Hollywood star vehicles, but the biggest artistic honors went to outside-the-box shows that gambled on big risks.

Tony Awards has finally arrived, and your favorite celebrities are already busting out their best red carpet looks. Hosted by “Wicked” star and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo, this year’s ceremony brought out an onslaught of head-turning looks at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for an evening to honor excellence in live Broadway theater.

Cynthia Erivo hosted the 2025 Tony Awards in 10 high-fashion looks. See all of the 'Wicked' actress' outfits from Broadway's biggest night.