New York City, June 2025 — The 78th Annual Tony Awards opened with a spectacle worthy of its venue—Radio City Music Hall. But before the stage curtain even rose, the red carpet was ablaze with cultural icons from both Hollywood and Broadway, proving once again that the theater is not just surviving, it’s thriving.
George Clooney, joined by his ever-graceful wife Amal, turned heads, while Cynthia Erivo and Sarah Snook delivered bold fashion moments that trended across social platforms before the show began. Yet, somehow, the glamour didn’t eclipse the soul of the night—the artistry of live performance.
Inside, the spotlight shifted from camera flashes to curtain calls. The musical Real Women Have Curves took center stage, propelled by powerful performances from Joy Huerta and Justina Machado. The crowd gave a standing ovation not just for the show’s feminist message, but for the unapologetic Latina excellence it brought to the theater’s most venerated night.
Then came a moment so electric, it transcended nostalgia: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Ramos took the stage to mark the 10th anniversary of Hamilton. With an embrace and a few impromptu bars, they reminded us of how one musical reshaped not only Broadway, but American storytelling.
The star sightings extended well beyond the stage. Mia Farrow, in one of the night’s most touching appearances, arrived with her son, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow. Farrow, nominated for her role in The Glass Tower, proved that reinvention and relevance are ageless pursuits. Auli’i Cravalho brought youthful sparkle, while Sarah Snook, fresh off her Emmy-winning turn in Succession, seamlessly bridged television and theater.
And let’s not forget the nostalgia: Lea Michele and Darren Criss, once the voice and charm of Glee, reunited in harmony to present Best Revival of a Musical, a wink to their roots that drew cheers from the crowd.
Even Bob Odenkirk and Sadie Sink, known for their intense screen roles, reminded viewers that some of the finest performances happen when there’s no second take.
