The category for Best Musical hovered in uncertainty right up to the prestigious ceremony. Angelina Jolie and Debra Martin Chase triumphantly secured the Tony Award for their groundbreaking musical, The Outsiders. This heartfelt show transports us to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his inseparable friend Johnny Cade, and their Greaser family of "outsiders" wage a fierce battle against their rivals, the Socs. Through the captivating narrative, the nominees, who garnered a total of 12 Tony nominations, explore the aspirations and dreams of those who strive to find their place in a world that might never fully accept them.
Amidst stiff competition from Hell's Kitchen, Illinoise, Suffs, and Water for Elephants, The Outsiders emerged victorious, clinching the final and most coveted award of the evening. Not only that, but the musical also bagged accolades for Best Direction, Lighting Design, and Sound Design. The stars of The Outsiders, Joshua Boone, Brody Grant, and Sky Lakota-Lynch, graced the stage with a breathtaking performance at the 2024 Tony Awards. Other notable acts included Gayle Rankin and Eddie Redmayne from Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Alicia Keys, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis, and Maleah Joi Moon from Hell's Kitchen, Sufjan Stevens and Justin Peck from Illinoise, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe from Merrily We Roll Along, Nikki M. James and Shaina Taub from Suffs, Pete Townshend with the cast of The Who's Tommy, and Grant Gustin and the acrobatic ensemble from Water for Elephants.
The Tony Awards 2024 unfolded in two thrilling parts, broadcast live from New York's David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Act One, affectionately known as the preshow, was hosted by Julianne Hough and Utkarsh Ambudkar, showcasing the initial round of awards. The main ceremony, presided over by the talented Ariana DeBose, followed suit, captivating audiences with its grandeur and grandeur.
