2025 Tony Awards: Complete List of Winners Announced

NEW YORK, NY — The 78th Annual Tony Awards took place on June 8, 2025, marking a celebration of Broadway’s best. The iconic Radio City Music Hall hosted the ceremony, which aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.

This year, the awards featured impressive competitions, with shows like Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending leading in nominations, each receiving 10 nods. Emotions ran high as the audience awaited the outcomes across 23 categories.

The major winners included Sarah Snook, who took home the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her role in The Picture of Dorian Gray, marking her Broadway debut. Cole Escola won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for their work in Oh, Mary!, surprising many with an outstanding performance as Mary Todd Lincoln.

In musical categories, Audra McDonald was nominated for her portrayal in Gypsy, while Nicole Scherzinger‘s performance in Sunset Boulevard captivated audiences, showcasing the revival’s powerful appeal.

Best Musical was awarded to Buena Vista Social Club. In contrast, Purpose won the award for Best Play, a victory noted for its strong writing and direction, while Sam Pinkleton won Best Direction of a Play for Oh, Mary!

Among the notable achievements were first-time winners Francis Jue from Yellow Face and Natalie Venetia Belcon for her role in Buena Vista Social Club, both reflecting the diversity and talent present in this year’s nominations.

As usual, the awards ceremony was filled with performances showcasing this year’s nominated musicals, creating an electric atmosphere that celebrated Broadway to the fullest. The 2025 Tony Awards recognized not just the winners, but the entire Broadway community’s resilience and creativity after a challenging year.

For a full list of winners and details from the ceremony, audiences can tune in to CBS’s recording of the event, which features special performances and highlights.