Tony Awards 2024: Stereophonic, Merrily We Roll Along, and The Outsiders Sweep Major Wins
Entertainment | June 17, 2024, 12:24 a.m.
The 77th Annual Tony awards were a night of major wins for shows like Stereophonic, Merrily We Roll Along, and The Outsiders, as well as actors Jeremy Strong and Daniel Radcliffe. Stereophonic, with a record-breaking 13 nominations, won five awards, including Best Play, showcasing the story of a rock band trying to make an album in the 1970s. Merrily We Roll Along, a revival of a Stephen Sondheim musical, picked up four awards with standout performances from Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff. The Outsiders, produced by Angelina Jolie, won Best Musical and three other awards. Notable wins also included Jeremy Strong for his role in An Enemy of the People, and Sarah Paulson for her lead role in Appropriate. The ceremony, hosted by Ariana DeBose, featured A-listers like Hillary Clinton and paid tribute to Broadway legends like Chita Rivera. Despite a writers’ strike, the night celebrated the best of Broadway with performances and heartfelt speeches from the winners.