Tony Awards 2025: Nicole Scherzinger and Sarah Snook among big winners as host Cynthia Erivo shines
'Your love and your support for me and our beautiful children, combined with the miracle of working on something as magical as Maybe Happy Ending, has been and will always be award enough,' he said.
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- New York Post
‘Maybe Happy Ending' won big at the Tony's. Get the cheapest tickets now
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Cue the fireflies. After netting ten Tony nominations, 'Maybe Happy Ending' walked away from this year's awards ceremony with six trophies including Best Musical and Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Darren Criss. The popular, original show, which is currently running at the Belasco Theatre for the foreseeable future tells the tale of two lonely, discarded 'HelperBots' — played by Criss and Helen J. Shen — forming an unlikely bond in 2060s Seoul. 'Instead of predictable bombast, the tender musical's many heartbreaking and uplifting moments sneak up on us and provide an increasingly rare sensation for a genre that has become formulaic and derivative: surprise,' the New York Post's Johnny Oleksinksi wrote in a glowing four-star review of the production. 'I've criticized Broadway many times over the years for being too robotic,' Oleksinski continued. 'This time, however, it's high praise.' If you haven't seen the magical musical live yet, tickets are available for all upcoming 'MHE' shows at the Belasco Theatre. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find to see the six-time Tony winner live was $107 including fees on Vivid Seats. In the event that show doesn't work for you, we dug around and uncovered some of the other cheapest options also on the market these next few months as well. Want to dive in? For a closer look, our team has everything you need to know and more about how to see 'Maybe Happy Ending' on Broadway below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. 'Maybe Happy Ending' best ticket prices After a bit of digging, here are the ten shows in chronological order — including their dates and show times — with the cheapest tickets available as of now. Cheapest 'Maybe Happy Ending' show dates Ticket prices start at Wednesday, July 19 2 p.m. $119 (fees included) Tuesday, Aug. 5 7 p.m. $138 (fees included) Wednesday, Aug. 20 2 p.m. $141 (fees included) Wednesday, Aug. 20 7 p.m. $141 (fees included) Wednesday, Aug. 27 2 p.m. $138 (fees included) Wednesday, Aug. 27 7 p.m. $138 (fees included) Wednesday, Sept. 3 2 p.m. $107 (fees included) Wednesday, Sept. 3 7 p.m. $108 (fees included) Thursday, Sept. 4 7 p.m. $108 (fees included) None of these shows work for you? Check out 'Maybe Happy Ending's' complete Broadway calendar. (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. 'Maybe Happy Ending' cast The quirky musical is far from sprawling; rather than employ dozens of actors, 'Maybe Happy Ending' is made up of a tight four-person ensemble. Here's a little bit about each actor to make sure you're familiar with them before seeing the show in person. Darren Criss (Oliver) has been around the block. The Tony Award-winning actor and musician broke out playing Blaine Anderson in 'Glee' but you may also recognize him from his Emmy-winning turn in 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.' Broadway credits include 'American Buffalo' and 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch.' Helen J. Shen (Claire) is making their Broadway debut with 'Maybe Happy Ending.' The Michigan grad is no theater rookie, though. Shen starred in 'The Lonely Few' (Entertainment Weekly said they were 'a force to be reckoned with') and appeared in Michael R. Jackson's musical 'Teeth.' Dez Duron (Gil Brentley and others) grew up singing in the church. After his sophomore year in college, he left school to try out for 'The Voice' and made it to the Top Eight. Acting-wise, he originated the role of 'Maybe Happy Ending's' Gil Brentley at the Alliance Theatre and starred in the world premiere of 'Music City.' Marcus Choi (James and others) recently played George Washington in 'Hamilton' on tour. He's also appeared in 'Wicked,' 'Flower Drum Song' and 'Allegiance' on Broadway. If you think you've seen him on TV, it's possible you caught Choi in 'Luke Cage,' 'The OA,' 'FBI,' 'Chicago PD' or 'Homeland.' 'Maybe Happy Ending' Tony Awards wins Once the credits rolled on this year's Tony's telecast, one thing was clear: 'Maybe Happy Ending' cleaned up (and went home with more trophies than any other show). To make sure you're aware of all the hardware they received, here's a look at all six Tony's the decorated musical won this year: Best New Musical Best Leading Actor in a Musical: Darren Criss Best Direction of a Musical: Michael Arden Best Book of a Musical Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Dane Laffrey and George Reeve Best Original Score: Will Aronson and Hue Park Huge shows on Broadway in 2025 Want to brush up on all the big Tony Award-winning shows running in Midtown these next few months? Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live. • 'Sunset Blvd.' • 'Buena Vista Social Club' • 'Oh, Mary!' • 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' • 'Purpose' Plus, you won't want to miss Leslie Odom Jr.'s return to 'Hamilton.' He'll be at the Richard Rodgers Theatre starting Sept. 9. To make sure you're fully in the loop, here's how you can get tickets for all the 2025 Tony-nominated musicals and plays. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
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- Yahoo
Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger win big at Tony Awards
Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and Kara Young pose with their awards backstage at the 2025 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday. "Maybe Happy Ending" took home Best Musical, Book of a Musical, Original Score, Scenic Design for a Musical and Actor in a Musical for Darren Criss.
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Tony Awards highlights: Radio City becomes the room where it happens for a 'Hamilton' reunion
NEW YORK -- Even the ushers at Radio City Music Hall seemed thrilled to be in the room where it happened. A few of them could be seen grooving, like everyone else at Sunday's Tony Awards, to the 'Hamilton' reunion performance — a medley of some of that blockbuster musical's biggest songs, performed by the original cast. The occasion was the 10th Broadway anniversary of Lin-Manuel Miranda's juggernaut that spawned multiple touring companies, a West End production and a live-capture film — and is still going strong. But while the theater was buzzing to songs like 'My Shot,' 'The Schuyler Sisters,' 'History Has Its Eyes on You' and 'The Room Where It Happens,' some people were unfortunately NOT in the room where, er, it was happening. They were the ones who'd taken a trip to the bar or a stroll around the lobby, and were then held from entering until the next commercial break — missing perhaps the night's most anticipated highlight. They also missed the entire audience singing along with Jonathan Groff, aka King George, 'Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da, Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da.' Note for next year: Exit at your own peril! Some other notable moments from Tony night: Most award winners thank Mom, their agents, their co-stars and their spouses. Cole Escola, one of the major stars of this Tony night, promised Mom a call, but also decided to thank 'Teebo from Grindr' — the dating app — when accepting the award for lead actor in a play. Escola is star and writer of the riotous 'Oh, Mary!' — a reimagining of the life of Mary Todd Lincoln (and her beleaguered husband, Abe) that addresses the question: What if the Lincoln assassination wasn't such a bad thing for Mary? (Mary wants to be a cabaret star, you see.) The show is seeing audiences collapse in laughter for 80 minutes every night on Broadway. Escola, a downtown cabaret star, beat out high-wattage competitors like George Clooney and Daniel Dae Kim for the acting award. They mentioned their co-nominees in their speech, saying they had enjoyed sharing 'warm salads' at pre-awards lunches. Escola is the first nonbinary actor to win a Tony in the category. When 'Maybe Happy Ending' writers Hue Park and Will Aronson accepted the award for best book of a musical, the first handed out, Park felt it necessary to point out that they weren't an actual couple. 'I am very much single,' he clarified, for anyone wondering. Then later, when the duo won for best score, Park deemed a reminder necessary: 'By the way, I'm still single.' And then at the end of the night, 'Maybe Happy Ending,' the charming and quirky romance between decommissioned robots in a futuristic Korea, won the big prize: best musical. Park did not get the mic. But producer Jeffrey Richards did, and he reminded the crowd: 'Hue is still single.' Cynthia Erivo, the 'Wicked' star and powerhouse vocalist hosting the evening, said it first: 'As they apparently say in a very fertile piece of intellectual property," she said with a wink, 'there's no place like home. And Broadway has always been mine.' It's a familiar theme on Tony night: the theater community as a welcoming haven for those who may feel different or unseen. It was echoed by Harvey Fierstein, winner of a lifetime achievement award, describing how he joined the theater after being welcomed by a company in Brooklyn. And it was expressed very emotionally by Nicole Scherzinger, winning best actress in a musical for 'Sunset Blvd.' 'Growing up, I always felt like I didn't belong,' said Scherzinger, former lead singer of the pop group Pussycat Dolls who plays Norma Desmond in the minimalist version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber show. 'But you all have made me feel like I belong, and I have come home at last.' Those last words echo the lyrics of one of Desmond's big numbers, 'As If We Never Said Goodbye.' 'So if there's anyone out there who feels like they don't belong, or your time hasn't come, don't give up,' Scherzinger continued. 'Just keep on giving and giving because the world needs your love and your light now more than ever.' There's always lots of chatter going on during an awards show. But the way the crowd quieted down during Audra McDonald's powerful, agonized performance of 'Rose's Turn' from 'Gypsy' was striking. In the song's quiet moments, you heard utter silence in the vast room. McDonald, the Tonys' most awarded actor, is clearly revered by the theater community, who cheered her with standing ovations. But the award she was up for went to Scherzinger. It's been two years since HBO's 'Succession' ended, but its stars keep turning up at awards shows — and often winning. Jeremy Strong won a Tony last year and was nominated for an Oscar this year. Kieran Culkin won an Oscar this year and is appearing on Broadway this season, though he wasn't nominated. And now it was the turn of Sarah Snook — Emmy and Golden Globe winner — to win a Tony. Snook, who played mercurial sibling Shiv Roy in the series, took the Tony for best actress in a play for 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' in which she plays all 26 roles. Tony winner and musical theater regular Gavin Creel, who died last year of cancer, was a friend to many in the theater community, and was remembered more than once on Tony evening. During the early pre-show, actor Celia Keenan-Bolger was honored with the Isabelle Stevenson award, for her advocacy work in the arts. She spoke movingly of her deep friendship with Creel and their advocacy work together. Later, singer and actor Sara Bareilles performed a soulful duet of 'Tomorrow' from 'Annie,' harmonizing with Erivo, during the memorial segment. That segment ended with a photo of Creel, also a dear friend to Bareilles, who teared up. Both Bareilles and Keenan-Bolger are involved with the Gavin Creel Fellowship, an initiative that plans to provide $25,000 grants to five emerging theater actors each year. The final award had been announced by presenter Miranda — best musical to 'Maybe Happy Ending' — and the audience started to disperse. But Erivo had another idea. Riffing on the concept of leaving, she launched into the famous 'Dreamgirls' ballad 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' — with rewritten lyrics. It was a yet another powerhouse performance from someone who has one of the best voices on the planet. The audience stopped dispersing — and started cheering.
