The Outsiders Surprises as Best Musical at 2024 Tony Awards

At the 2024 Tony Awards, held at Lincoln Center and broadcast on CBS and Paramount+, the musical ‘The Outsiders‘ took home the unexpected prize for Best Musical, eclipsing strong contenders like ‘Hell's Kitchen‘ and ‘Suffs’.

In the realm of plays, ‘Stereophonic’ emerged victorious as the Best Play, showcasing the talent of playwright David Adjmi.

Hosted by CBS and Paramount+, the 77th Annual Tony Awards celebrated the achievements of Broadway and the performing arts community at the prestigious event at Lincoln Center in New York City.

The night saw ‘Stereophonic’ sweeping up five Tony Awards, followed closely by ‘The Outsiders’ and a revival of Stephen Sondheim‘s ‘Merrily We Roll Along‘, each grabbing four wins.

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Suffs’ both secured three wins, while ‘Water for Elephants’ walked away empty-handed despite its seven nominations, leaving many surprised.

Productions such as ‘Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club’ and ‘The Araca Group’ also made a mark at the awards ceremony, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of Broadway excellence.

With energetic performances and heartfelt speeches, the Tony Awards honored the outstanding contributions of performers, directors, writers, and producers to the theater world, underscoring the resilience and creativity of the industry.