On Sunday, June 10, young and old came out in support of a year of theatre for the 72nd Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical” raked in 12 total nominations, carrying along with it the many musicians who contributed to its musical score, Clifford “T.I.” Harris included. T.I. and his son Domani Harris, who is also nominated, co-wrote a song, “When the Going Gets Tough” for “SpongeBob Squarepants: The Musical.” They’re listed among a number of notable artists recognized in the category of “Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for Theatre.”
Passion Roses donated the 40,000 roses for the flower wall designed by Raul Avila. They were assembled in a display that extended 197 feet and stood 9 feet tall. The color scheme was “shades of pink.” The donation was valued at $120K.
Event co-hosts were Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban. Here’s a gallery of photos…
And the complete winners list.
Best Musical
The Band’s Visit
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Katrina Lenk, The Band’s Visit
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Tony Shalhoub, The Band’s Visit
Best Revival of a Musical
Once on This Island
Best Play
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two
Best Revival of a Play
Angels in America
Best Original Score
David Yazkbek, The Band’s Visit
Best Direction of a Play
John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two
Best Direction of a Musical
David Cromer, The Band’s Visit
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Andrew Garfield, Angels in America
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Glenda Jackson, Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Ari’el Stachel, The Band’s Visit
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Nathan Lane, Angels in America
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Laurie Metcalf, Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women
Best Book of a Musical
The Band’s Visit, Itamar Moses
Best Orchestrations
Jamshied Sharifi, The Band’s Visit
Best Choreography
Justin Peck, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel
Best Sound Design of a Play
Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, The Band’s Visit
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Christine Jones, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Catherine Zuber, My Fair Lady
Best Costume Design of a Play
Katrina Lindsay, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Tyler Micoleau, The Band’s Visit
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two
Non-competitive awards
Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
Chita Rivera
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
Nick Scandalios
Regional Theatre Tony Award
La MaMa E. T. C.
Special Tony Award
John Leguizamo, for his body of work and for his commitment to the theatre
Bruce Springsteen, for his ongoing engagement Springsteen on Broadway, a once-in-a-lifetime theatregoing experience for the Broadway stage
Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre
Sara Krulwich
Bessie Nelson
Ernest Winzer Cleaners
2018 Excellence in Theatre Education Award
Melody Herzfeld, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
