At the 2024 Tony Awards, 'The Outsiders' shocked the industry by winning Best Musical, beating out favorites like 'Suffs' and 'Hell's Kitchen.' The awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, showcased a diverse range of productions, with David Adjmi's 'Stereophonic' taking home the top prize for Best Play. 'The Outsiders' and 'Merrily We Roll Along' followed closely behind with four wins each. Despite receiving seven nominations, 'Water for Elephants' was shut out, along with other highly nominated productions like 'Here Lies Love' and 'Mother Play.' The awards were a collaboration between the Broadway League, American Theatre Wing, and White Cherry Entertainment, with showrunners Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss at the helm. With a total of 15 nominations, 'The Outsiders' emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing accolades in sound design, acting, and direction categories. 'Stereophonic' proved its mettle with wins for Best Play and Best Direction, cementing its status as a standout production of the year.