Exclusive Interviews: First-Time Tony Award Winners Share Their Emotions and Success
Entertainment | June 17, 2024, 3:35 p.m.
Last night's Tony Awards saw a unique sweep of first-time honorees taking home the prestigious trophies. Winners like Daniel Radcliffe, best featured actor in a musical for “Merrily We Roll Along,” shared their experiences post-victory at the Lincoln Center press room. Radcliffe, known for his iconic role in “Harry Potter,” reflected on the journey to this new success and the evolution of his career. With “Merrily” marking his fifth Broadway show and first Tony nomination, Radcliffe expressed gratitude for the dream-like experience. From singing “Good Thing Going” in a London office to performing it on stage and winning a Tony, the journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Radcliffe's story mirrors the excitement and celebration of all the first-time Tony Award winners, who shared their joy and gratitude with the press and audiences alike.