After years of anemic TV audiences, Sunday night’s Tony Awards delivered a significant ratings success for CBS, which televised the ceremony live from Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.

Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, the 78th Annual Tony Awards features unbelievable performances by some of the season's most cherished musicals, including an unprecedented performance from one of Broadway's smash hits,

The Oscar-winning actor had previously dyed his hair black for his starring role as CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow in the Broadway play. "I had to cut it all out with a weed whacker to get it all,

Both 'Gypsy' and the George Clooney-fronted 'Good Night, and Good Luck' were shut out despite landing five nominations apiece.

"Rent," the rock musical, which won four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1996, continues to resonate with audiences nearly 30 years later.

Jonathan Groff gave a bold performance at the 2025 Tony Awards. The actor ventured out into the audience during his 'Just in Time' performance at the 78th annual award show and straddled his 'Matrix Resurrections' costar Keanu Reeves.

Maybe Happy Ending won Best Musical and five other trophies Sunday to lead the 78th annual Tony Awards, and Purpose was named Best Play at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The night also featured performances from host Cynthia Erivo, the original Broadway cast of Hamilton and more. See the full winners list here.