2021 Tony Awards: Complete list of winners and nominees
The 74th Tony Awards were held Sunday night, honoring the best achievements of the 2019-2020 Broadway season. The ceremony was originally scheduled for June 7, 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which shuttered Broadway for a year and a half.
The show employed a unique format, beginning with an award ceremony hosted by singer and actress Audra McDonald that was streamed on Paramount+. The ceremony was followed by the live concert event "The Tony Awards Present: Broadway's Back!," hosted by Leslie Odom Jr., and broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
The final three awards, Best Play, Best Revival of a Play and Best Musical, were presented during the primetime special.
"Jagged Little Pill," the musical featuring songs and music written by Alanis Morissette, received the most nominations with 15, including for Best Musical. "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" followed close behind with 14 and took home the big prize of Best Musical.
The full list of winners and nominees is below:
• "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
• Laura Linney – "My Name Is Lucy Barton"
• Audra McDonald – "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics Written for the Theatre)