Best, worst and most oops moments of 2025 Tony Awards

Best Call for an Internet Meme: Cynthia Erivo and Oprah Winfrey

Cynthia Erivo had the house on her feet with her arousing opener that contained an original song.

Not only did it Evil The actress praises Broadway’s best with references to Annie and Sunset Blvd.But she also got an assist from Oprahthat helped her keep room for all, a la to Famous interview.

Most meaningful garment: Francis Jue’s Gifted Tuxedo

While accepting the award for the best performance of a presented actor in a play for his role in Yellow faceFrancis Jue revealed that he was wearing a tuxedo that was gifted to him by the late actor Alvin Ing.

“He had done it for himself for the opening of Pacific On Broadway in 1976, and when he gave it to me 20 years ago, he told me he wanted me to wear it when I accepted my Tony Prize, “Jue said in his speech.

Worst moments to lean to a joke: Play by Kara Young Mid speech

While hosting, Cynthia Erivo joked that everyone who takes more than 90 seconds for her acceptance number will be played to her song.

Well, the program paid on promise during a not so ideal moment. Erivo’s voice began to play as Kara Young put in his speech after snagging the trophy for best actress in a prominent role in a game. It was her second victory in a row.

Best use of free will: Jonathan Groff that gives Keanu Reeves a Pseudo -lap -dance

Jonathan Groff made most of his performance for Just in time. Halfway through a medley that included “Mack the Knife,” That’s All “and” Once in Life “, jumped to the audience and walked over his Matrix resurrections costs Keanu Reeves.

Reeves embraced the moment and was caught and threw up rock-‘n’ roll plates with his hands and went with the bit.

Most expected reunion: ‘Hamilton’ 10th anniversary

The role Hamilton Took us back ten years when they performed a “mixtape” of the songs from the hit music. The performance included the show’s creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Daveed Diggs, Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson, Anthony Ramos and more.

Best way to honor close and dear: Sara Bareilles and Cynthia Erivo’s in Memoriam performance

Cynthia Erivo took a break from her host tasks when she joined Sara Bareilles For a heartwarming performance of “Tomorrow.” The singers melodized the classic song from Annie When the room paid respects, colleagues they have lost over the past year, including James Earl Jones, Gavin Creel, Maggie Smith and more.

Oops, where the sound goes: Sarah Paulson’s dress hits the microphone

While going up to present the award for the best performance of an actor in a leading role in a play, Sarah PaulsonDress accidentally beat the microphone, resulting in a sweet moment between her and the presenter Jean Smart.

“It’s good, that’s good. It’s a man -eating dress,” American horror Story Said the actress. “You stole my joke,” said smartly. “I stole your joke,” Paulson replied when they broke to laughter.

Most unpleasant but absolutely necessary crop: ‘tebo from grinds’

Cole Escola made their first Tony Award acceptance speech one to remember.

While accepting the award for the best performance of a leading actor in a play, Escola listed all important and influential people in his life – mother, role, crew, producers and a number of friends, including “Tebo from Grindr.”

Just … the best: Audra McDonald takes down the house

Proof why she is the most Tony-nominated artist in history, Audra McDonald took down the house and got a standing ovation with a powerful performance of “Rose’s return” from Gypsy.